Art

September 10, 2016

Master Yarn Artist and Team of Refugee Women Cover House in Pink Crochet as a Symbol of Hope

Known for her impactful yarn-bombing projects, Polish artist Olek is back with a new project in mind, a whole lot of pink yarn, and a growing issue to address—the refugee crisis, which is forcing 34,000 people every day to flee from their homes. For the 21.3 million refugees who are struggling to find a place to call their own, hope is the last thing they have time to think about—and Olek wants to change that.

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September 6, 2016

Karl Lagerfeld Designed an Elegant Chest of Art Supplies to Celebrate a Love of Drawing

Iconic fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld has recently unveiled a new creation, and it has nothing to do with clothing. He has collaborated with Faber-Castell, one of the world’s oldest manufacturers of pencils, to organize a limited edition set of art supplies. Called the Karlbox, the extensive collection features 350 tools for drawing and painting.

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August 30, 2016

“Inflatable” Dinosaur Toys Are Actually Expertly-Crafted Ceramic Sculptures

With the right tools and techniques, ceramics can look like more than just clay. Artist Brett Kern demonstrates its seemingly shape-shifting properties with his clay dinosaurs that faithfully resemble soft, inflatable toys. To create this illusion, Kern forms creases and folds in all the places you’d expect for an air-filled object—its seams. The tiny wrinkles on the dinosaurs’ bodies, arms, and legs resemble plastic material being stretched and pulled.

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August 28, 2016

Intricate Handlettering Patterns Meticulously Cut From Paper

For Annie Vought, writing represents an emotional revelation of the inner self. She renders that delicate relationship between words and personal identity in her intricate, hand-cut art. Using an X-acto knife, Vought slices tiny typography into large paper sheets, creating carefully coiled lexicons and newly labyrinthian replicas of found notes.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.