Art

November 19, 2012

Emotionally Charged Surreal Art by Aegis

It surprises me that we've never featured the incredible digital art of Mario S. Nevado (aka Aegis Strife) here on My Modern Met. The illustrator and art director from Murcia, Spain creates larger than life surreal illustrations that all pack a strong emotional punch.

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November 12, 2012

Ai Weiwei’s Spectacular Crystal Cube Chandelier

Renowned artist Ai Weiwei has dazzled us in the past with his eye-catching works of art and this piece titled Cube Light, first introduced in 2008, is no exception. The massive structure is, essentially, a chandelier affixed with thousands of crystals. Illuminated from within, the cube emits a sparkling array of light that's bound to draw the gaze of any passerby.

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November 8, 2012

70 Foot Giant Sculpture Breaks Free from the Ground

If you have ever visited Washington, D.C., you may have had the privilege of checking out this incredibly emotional sculpture by artist J. Seward Johnson, entitled The Awakening. After spending much of his early career as a painter, Johnson turned to sculpture and is now best known for his life-sized work that portrays ordinary people communicating very realistic human gestures. The Awakening, a 70 foot giant, is one of Johnson's most dramatic works.

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November 5, 2012

Giant Mandala Made of Apples Wins Land Art Award

Head to the small town of Mont-Saint-Hilaire in southern Quebec right now and you'll be able to experience an exciting, open-air exhibition taking place on an apple orchard. Now in its sixth year, Land Art Mont-Saint-Hilaire is a cultural event that brings together 12 professional artists who, within five days, transform leaves, apples, branches, rocks and other found materials into beautiful and thought-provoking works of land art.

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