Art

January 28, 2025

5 Online Drawing Classes To Grow Your Creative Skills

It is scientifically proven that drawing is a relaxing and rewarding artistic practice that has a lot of practical advantages. Typically, the materials needed don't cost too much, so you don't have to invest heavily and it doesn't take up too much space. This makes it the perfect option for many people looking to get creative and express themselves.

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January 26, 2025

Vibrant Paintings Reimagine Greek Goddesses Into Complex Symbols of Empowerment and Resilience

With its wealth of iconography, gods, and stories, Greek mythology has captivated artists for millennia. Kristel Bechara is one such artist, and her Heart of Chroma series reimagines Greek myths through a uniquely contemporary lens. Spanning fifteen paintings, the Heart of Chroma series primarily explores Greek goddesses, ranging from Persephone, Athena, and Artemis, among others.

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January 23, 2025

Stunning Wire Sculptures Capture the Poetic Beauty of Motion

For Armenian artist Karen Akhikyan, wire is not a rigid or static medium. Throughout his dynamic wire sculptures, Akhikyan manipulates the material into billowing garments, contorted limbs, and flowing hair. What makes these fluid forms even more impressive is the fact that Akhikyan is self-taught. Akhikyan’s recent sculptures perfectly embody his ability to communicate movement, passion, and resilience. Grace in Bloom, for instance, depicts a woman confidently stepping forward, as if preparing for a dance.

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January 22, 2025

Daniel Popper’s Evocative Public Sculpture Speaks to Human Relationships and Nature

South African sculptor Daniel Popper has been busy. Over the past 12 months, the artist, known for his monumental public sculptures, has created multiple temporary and permanent installations that play on common themes of nature and human relationships. Popper finished out 2024 with Aeonium, a 16-foot-tall sculpture inspired by the rosette-shaped form of the Aeonium succulent. Installed at EDC Orlando, the sculpture shows a woman covered in succulents.

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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.