Art

February 2, 2012

Creating Remarkable Poetry Through Subtraction

TIME magazine recently revealed its 30 Must-See Tumblr Blogs which includes the highly creative, user-generated Newspaper Blackout. This blog is the brainchild of Austin-based artist and writer Austin Kleon. The main objective of the Tumblr is to display poetry through the omission of words in already printed text. Essentially, it is poetry by way of censorship, executed with the aid of a black sharpie.

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February 1, 2012

Multi-Textured Paintings of New York

Painting is difficult enough, but artist Daniel Castan adds the challenge of using quick drying acrylic paints while working from memory. The French painter first began his craft at 40 years old with his initial intentions being to simply have fun. His “fun” exposed a natural artistic talent for recreating cityscapes in an unconventional way. By adding a resin to his acrylic paints, it speeds up the drying process.

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January 30, 2012

Emotional Trash Bag Figures

Using trash bags, unused grocery bags and plastic sheets, Pakistani artist Khalil Chishtee creates life-sized figures wracked with emotion. He uses these materials as a metaphor for “recycling our identities” or braving the problems of life.

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January 24, 2012

Powerful Iconic Torsos

Artist Matthew Gallagher proves that we only need to see a part of our favorite characters to instantly identify them. From Captain America's ripped leather torso to Spiderman's mesh suit, the unmistakable details of these costumes bring to mind a powerful and iconic image.

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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.