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October 15, 2024

Partially Blind Artist Finds Solace in Painting After Beginning To Lose Eyesight at the Age of 28 [Interview]

For artist Ed Urena, art is a form of therapy. More than a pastime, hobby, or even a form of self-expression, painting brings him a much-needed sense of calm. The solace is welcome given his conditions. At age 28, Urena began losing his eyesight, having to go under the knife in a matter of days to save what was left.

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October 15, 2024

Realistic Bird Drawings Capture the Stunning Diversity of Our Feathered Friends

UK-based wildlife artist Claire Milligan creates lifelike portraits of a wide range of bird species using colored pencils.

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October 15, 2024

5 Expert Drawing Tips To Inspire You To Start Sketching

We're halfway through the month, and for anyone who has already enrolled in My Modern Met Academy's October Drawing Challenge,...

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October 14, 2024

Giant Orb Sculpture Made of Convex Traffic Mirrors Travels From Giza to Montreal

Many sculptures draw inspiration from the site where they'll be exhibited. ORB, created by Spanish artist SpY, was originally placed in front of the pyramids of Giza, where it reflected the vastness of the desert. Now, the massive and mysterious piece has been installed at a completely different location—the Place des Arts in Montreal, Canada.

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October 14, 2024

Street Artist Captures the Chaos of Life Through Vibrant, Expressive Murals

Versailles-based artist L7matrix is known for his expressive street art, with large-scale murals spread across more than 50 countries.

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October 13, 2024

Study Shows That Viewing Real Art in Museums Stimulates Brain Much More Than Reproductions

Art lovers travel far and wide to see their favorite paintings in real life.

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October 10, 2024

Artworks Shaped as Beer Cans Are Mistaken for Trash and Thrown Away by Museum Staff Member

Many artists have long found inspiration in contemporary, mundane objects. Much like Marcel Duchamp‘s upside-down urinal titled Fountain or Andy Warhol‘s Campbell's Soup Cans paintings, the boundaries between art and item continue to be explored by artists. One of the latest to do so is Alexandre Lavet, whose realistic “beer cans” have been exhibited since 2016.

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October 10, 2024

Artist Preserves Sweet Memories in Colorful Resin Lollipops

Resin is a remarkably versatile medium, allowing artists to bring their most imaginative ideas to life.

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October 9, 2024

16 Great Sculptors Who Changed the History of Art

Rodin, Michelangelo, Donatello—these are the names of the innovative visionaries behind some of the greatest sculptures in art history.

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October 7, 2024

Artist Captures the Ripples of Change With Stainless Steel “Splash” Sculpture

Sculptor and digital artist Michael Benisty is known for his ethereal, awe-inspiring sculptures designed to foster human connection. His works have captivated audiences at events like Burning Man and in locations around the world. Now, his latest public artwork is permanently on display at the new Splash Apartments in Portland, Oregon. Aptly titled Splash, this 6,000-pound, 20-foot-tall sculpture blends the shape of a human face with the flowing movement of water.

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