Art

July 27, 2014

Mind-blowingly Mesmerizing Optical Illusions by Akiyoshi Kitaoka

You could spend hours gazing at these mesmerizing optical illusions by Akiyoshi Kitaoka, a professor of Psychology at Ritsumeikan University in Kyoto, Japan. With his knowledge of visual perception, visual illusion, optical illusion, trompe l'oeil, 3D perspective, and more, Kitaoka creates psychedelic still images give the impression of being in motion. Kitaoka's most popular optical illusion is Rotating snakes, which can be seen above.

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July 23, 2014

Thousands of Torn Paper Pieces Recreate Classic Paintings from the 19th Century

Printed matter like news magazines, advertising campaigns, and comic books are just some of the raw materials used in Vik Muniz's meticulously-crafted collages. The artist, who lives and works in both Rio de Janeiro and New York, takes irregularly-sized strips of paper and assembles the hundreds (if not thousands) of individual parts into one cohesive image. Muniz depicts classic paintings from the 19th century by artists like Manet, Degas, and Van Gogh.

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July 20, 2014

Striking Ceramic Sculptures of Human-Animal Hybrids Explore Relationship Between People and Nature

California-based artist Crystal Morey explores the relationship between humans and nature with her intriguing ceramic sculptures of people encased in animals. Using delicate and emotive gesture, rich texture, and subdued tones, Morey carefully molds the figurative sculptures from clay, creating pieces that are both striking and thought-provoking. With meditative poses and expressions, the hybrid figures contemplate the unknown future of the Earth and the impact of humans on the natural world.

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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.