Art

April 5, 2025

Massive Glowing Ovoid Cloaks City Streets in a Surreal Shade of Red

Spanish artist SpY is known for transforming cityscapes with their striking installations. Although minimally invasive in the long run, the pieces offer a dramatic shift to the areas where they're installed—as we previously saw with their ORB in Montreal and Giza. Recently, the creative painted the night red with OVOID, a glowing, 115-foot-tall structure placed under the Wadi Hanifah Bridge in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Read Article

April 3, 2025

Artist Creates Fantastical Woodcuts and Engraved Paintings Suited for Fairy Tales [Interview]

When Matt Roussel traveled to Mongolia in 2015, something critical dawned upon him: he didn’t want to work as a 3D illustrator anymore. This decision ultimately propelled him toward the multimedia practice for which he’s known today, revolving around everything from woodcuts and prints to ceramics and painted, engraved wood. During this transition, Roussel first gravitated toward woodcutting, developing a style replete with unusual creatures, playful compositions, and defined, illustrative lines.

Read Article

April 2, 2025

Immersive Exhibition Explores Timeless Beauty of Flowers Across Five Centuries of Art

In an exhibition that moves from classical to contemporary art, Rome's Chiostro del Bramante explores the timeless beauty of flowers. Flowers. Art from the Renaissance to Artificial Intelligence spans five centuries of art and uses painting, sculpture, manuscripts, tapestries, photographs, installations, AI, and AR to show the role that flowers have played in the evolution of history and society.

Read Article

April 1, 2025

Fuorisalone 2025 Preview: What To See During Milan Design Week

The design world's eyes will turn toward Milan in early April when the 63rd annual Salone del Mobile opens. And right along with it, helping create Milan Design Week, is Fuorisalone. This collective event sees design showrooms, innovative installations, and exhibitions spread across Milan as the world's top designers, architects, and creatives flock to the city.

Read Article

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.