Art

May 4, 2026

Artist Captures Rich History of Europe’s Ornate Architecture in Meticulous Drawings

Inspired by Europe’s richly ornate architecture, British illustrator Liam Hipple meticulously captures iconic landmarks and aerial cityscapes in extraordinary detail. He works with ink on watercolor paper, building each complex composition through intricate crosshatching and line work. Every facade, rooftop, and statue is captured with perfect precision, revealing the artist’s appreciation for his architectural subjects. Over the course of two years, Hipple created his most ambitious drawing yet: the Paris Composite Project.

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April 30, 2026

Expansive Exhibition Highlights U.S. History Through ‘A Nation of Artists’

The United States will celebrate its 250th anniversary in 2026, and the festivities are taking many forms. One way turns an eye toward history, seeing how far the country has come since its founding. The exhibition A Nation of Artists is doing so by looking at visual culture, specifically how artistic production has been shaped through exchange, expansion, conflict, and innovation. Nothing, after all, is created in a vacuum.

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April 26, 2026

Discover the Story Behind Rodin’s Monumental ‘Thinker’ Sculpture at the Legion of Honor Museum

Visitors to the Legion of Honor museum in San Francisco are welcomed by a monumental, 6-foot-tall bronze cast of The Thinker, one of French artist Auguste Rodin’s most iconic works. Positioned in the museum’s Court of Honor, the sculpture is a striking focal point within an institution founded to showcase a celebrated collection of Rodin’s art. The original Thinker was sculpted by Rodin around 1880-1881.

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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.