Art

December 8, 2015

Elegant Tattoos of Tools Celebrate Professions Requiring Skilled Hands

Of all the possible ideas for tattoos designs, objects like a spatula and whisk seem like odd choices… unless you're a chef. In an effort to (permanently) celebrate professions that require skilled hands, Korean tattoo artist Oozy etches their tools on his clients' skin. The elegant linework depicts brushes, knives, and scissors, arranged in a neat row that shows off each item in intricate detail.

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December 7, 2015

Playful Animal-Inspired Seats That You Can Sit Inside

Cape Town-based artist Porky Hefer creates three-dimensional forms that blur the line between furniture design and sculpture. The work, part of his exhibition titled Monstera Deliciosa Volume I, is seating with a fantastical, animal-inspired twist. Giant underwater creatures hang from the ceiling with their mouths opened wide, created using leather and stitched with impeccable craftsmanship.

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December 4, 2015

Charming Illustrations Highlight True Love in All of Life’s Little Moments

True love doesn't always consist of grand, cinematic gestures. In fact, it's often the little things that mean the most when you're in a long-term relationship. Spending a lazy morning together, helping each other get through a bad day, and even assembling furniture side-by-side can end up producing some amazing memories. Artist Philippa Rice designed a whimsical illustration book called Soppy to zero in on these little, love-filled moments.

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December 3, 2015

Shockingly Hyperrealistic Sculpture of Frida Kahlo by Kazuhiro Tsuji

Japanese artist Kazuhiro Tsuji's hyperrealistic technique, learned while he was in the film industry, renders portraits that emote a profound sense of soul to viewers. His latest creation is a larger than life depiction of Mexico's famous Frida Kahlo. Known for her stunningly expressive self-portraits that captured pain and loss in her life, Tsujji's recreation does her memory justice.

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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.