Art

September 10, 2012

Recycled Materials Form Ornate Flower Sculptures

Using a combination of magazine cutouts, dried flowers and leaves, pressed paper, and illustrations, Netherlands-based artist Anne ten Donkelaar creates these realistic and intricate designs, entitled Flower Constructions. From a distance, the sculptures are a gorgeous and vibrant bunch of flora that are growing in abundance. Upon closer inspection, the many found objects are visually transform into an ornate display of recycled materials.

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September 7, 2012

Noma Bar’s New Secret Storytelling Illustrations

The Last Emperor These days, we just can't get enough of clever illustrations! First we saw Evan Robertson's literature-inspired ones and then, just yesterday, we came across Christopher David Ryan's music-related series. Outline Editions, Britain's leading graphic art shop, just tipped us off to another exciting set that has just been released. We've been following the work of Israeli-born Noma Bar for quite some time.

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September 5, 2012

Top 6 Inspiring Artists to Follow on deviantART

Here on My Modern Met, we know the importance of sharing art. Talented artists blow us away on a daily basis and that's only made possible by their decision to contribute to the art world. One great site for discovering and sharing art, whether you're looking to showcase or simply browse, is deviantART. The site provides an online community for all forms of visual art creators and enthusiasts.

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September 4, 2012

Monet’s Famous Garden is Meticulously Recreated in New York

You still have over a month left to catch an outdoor art installation like no other. As a tribute to French Impressionist Claude Monet, The New York Botanical Gardens in the Bronx has recreated his famous, personal garden in Giverny transforming their conservatory into a walking Monet canvas.

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