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August 5, 2024

Artist Paints Striking Portraits of Real Women of Color as Fearless Female Warriors

Artist Tim Okamura first heard about Tomoe Gozen, a Onna-Bugeisha or “woman warrior” about 10 years ago, but the story stuck with him ever since. “I think the fact that the female samurai fought alongside men, had the same responsibilities and expectations resonated with me deeply,” he tells My Modern Met.

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August 4, 2024

20 Quirky Pencils That Will Let You Sketch and Scribble in Style

Since you were old enough to write, you've probably stuck to the same style of pencil.

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August 1, 2024

20-Foot Phoenix Made From Biochar Represents the Average Person’s Annual Carbon Footprint

Artist Benjamin Von Wong has created yet another incredible installation to raise awareness about environmental issues.

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August 1, 2024

Artist Spends 10 Years Drawing His Incredible Adventures Onboard a Cruise Ship

Many artists take inspiration from their travels, but Benjamin Sack found a unique way to make his way around the world. For the past decade, Sack has been an artist-in-residence on a Holland American cruise ship. This unique opportunity allows him to soak in architectural details from cities worldwide, which he then incorporates into his detailed pen drawings. Sack first approached Holland America—a company known for its round-the-world cruises—after he finished university.

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August 1, 2024

30+ Best Back-To-School Shopping Deals on School Supplies and Gear

There may still be a few weeks of summer left, but now is the perfect time to get ahead on...

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July 31, 2024

Interactive Life-Sized Replicas Allow Public To Step Into Famous Edward Hopper Paintings in NYC

Even though famous painter Edward Hopper passed away in 1967, New York’s Meatpacking District recently found a unique way to...

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July 30, 2024

Artist Covertly ”Vandalized“ Public Sign, Actually Improved Traffic on LA Freeway

Even if you've never been to Los Angeles, you've probably heard about the city’s terrible traffic. Its maze of freeways and interstates is a headache for many commuters and it’s made all the more complicated by its history. A prime example is I-110, also known as the Arroyo Seco Parkway.

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July 29, 2024

“Low Cost Cosplay” Creator Turns Himself Into Famous Pop Culture Characters With Unexpected Items

Halloween is typically when people wear costumes, but dressing up as someone or something else year-round can be a creative...

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July 26, 2024

Artist Raises the (Sand) Bar With Her Creative Beach Sculptures

Many of us spend summers on the beach, creating sand castles with our families as children.

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July 26, 2024

Mesmerizing Paintings Come to Life When Exposed to Fire

From 3D paintings to textile landscapes, artists around the world are pushing the boundaries of art with experimental mediums. Now, Beijing-based artist Lesouls is taking creative innovation to an extraordinary level. His breathtaking acrylic paintings undergo a dramatic transformation when exposed to a lit match, revealing hidden layers and effects that illuminate the canvas.

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