Art

February 2, 2011

Interview: Man Behind Those Sad Cement Sculptures

Chances are you've already seen artist Isaac Cordal's sad street sculptures while browsing the web. Made of cement, then reproduced with silicone molds, these tiny sculptures are usually hidden on the street – alone and isolated from the world. Little do they know that they've been appreciated online from street art sites like WoosterCollective and Unurth to trendsetting sits like TrendHunter and us here at My Modern Met.

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January 5, 2011

Fantastically Funny Illustrations by Gemma Correll

Though Gemma Correll's illustrations may look like they're only meant for children, read the text and you'll soon realize that they're actually meant for adults. Her somewhat acerbic sense of humor is felt in every piece and the way she brings to life animals like dogs, cats and dinosaurs will make you giggle with glee. Gemma uses pens for drawing and then scans her images into Photoshop to adjust the color levels.

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December 10, 2010

Mind-Shattering Miniature Models (10 pics)

Glass Artist David DiMichele asks you to fully immerse yourself in his mind-shattering miniature scenes. For over ten years he's been creating these fantastic 3D installations in his studio, using everything from glass and ice to tree bark and coil. It was only until he made the conscious decision to start photographing these installations that he realized he could create a whole new, compelling body of work.

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December 6, 2010

Vintage Cinematic Polaroids (15 photos)

It's hard not to be completely mesmerized by Neil Krug's '50s-'70s style photography. However, when you learn that the beautiful model in these shots was his girlfriend (now wife), it makes the story all the more compelling. Taken by Polaroid film, each photo tells a story filled with mystery and intrigue. When Krug first debuted his photos online, he had no idea that they would become such a sensation.

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