Art

August 22, 2016

Interview: Photographer Sheds Light on the Unsung Heroes and Uncharted Territories of Pakistan

Photojournalist Mobeen Ansari loves to venture where his photography leads him, particularly when his human interest stories take him to uncharted and unexposed locations in his home country of Pakistan. Ansari’s photography aims to shed positive light on Pakistan across the international realm, and help discard the negative media portrayals of his country.

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August 20, 2016

Elegant Wooden Bird Sculptures Honor the Graceful Movements of Winged Creatures

Artist Rex Homan honors the elegance of our feathered friends through his extensive portfolio of sculptures. His carefully crafted pieces, which often feature the fusion of different woods, exhibit the graceful movements of birds—their expansive wing spans, stoic stances, and effortless dives. Each creature includes color-blocked timber with some painted elements highlighting their defining characteristics. This attention to detail showcases just how many incredible species of birds exist in our world.

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August 11, 2016

Brazilian Graffiti Artist Paints World’s Largest Street Mural for the Rio Olympics

Days before the Olympics began in Rio de Janeiro, Brazilian street artist Eduardo Kobra decided to set his own world record for the largest mural created by a single person. The mural, which he calls Las Etnias (The Ethnicities), reaches a total height of 50 feet and measures over 32,000 square feet. Kobra illustrated five larger-than-life faces from five continents—corresponding to the five rings of the Olympics.

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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.