Art

March 3, 2025

Artist Creates Adorable Hamster Illustrations Inspired by Traditional Japanese Art

Traditional Japanese paintings, made with organic pigments on silk or paper, have a dreamy, almost otherworldly quality that draws you right in. This style, called Nihonga, is the inspiration behind Japanese artist Otama-shimai’s work. She captures the ethereal style with a modern twist, making adorable hamsters the stars of her work. Although Otama-shimai’s works are created digitally, she beautifully preserves the charm of traditional Nihonga paintings through her thoughtful use of texture.

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February 28, 2025

LA Frieze 2025: How Artists and Galleries Around the World Gathered in Support of Los Angeles

In spite of the wildfires ravaging the city last month, the Los Angeles art community retained its resilience. And the sixth edition of Frieze Los Angeles offered essential evidence of this fact. From February 20 to February 23, 2025, Frieze celebrated LA’s extraordinary art scene all while highlighting essential rebuilding efforts currently underway.

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February 27, 2025

Disco Ball Animal Sculptures Bring Sparkling Glamour to Every Room

Spinning disco balls lit up every ’70s party. And now, London-based artist Nicolas Ginestet (of DiscoHeads) is giving the funky decor a fresh take with his dazzling animal sculptures. The self-proclaimed “Disco Wizard” works pure magic with each shimmering creation, bringing to life everything from dazzling disco cats and shimmering sharks to a glitzy goose. Ginestet begins by combining various sculpting techniques—such as plastering and papier-mâché—to craft the structure and foundation of his animal sculptures.

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February 25, 2025

Psychedelic “Wonderland” Installation Celebrates Creativity and Connection

At Quoz Arts Fest 2025 in Dubai, ENESS’ Forest Dancer installation transformed a contemporary architectural space into a psychedelic wonderland. The exhibition—spanning over 600 square meters (about 6,458 square feet)—invited viewers to move freely, while taking in the space’s pulsating lights and sounds. The temporary, immersive exhibition welcomed guests last month through a gigantic, 9-meter-tall archway adorned with illuminated pixelated patterns.

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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.