Art

October 11, 2023

Museum Shows What Happens When You Let Visitors Touch Marble Sculptures

In the hands of a talented artist, marble can become a highly realistic and detailed work. Understandably, the reliefs and intricacies can spark the desire to touch a finished sculpture in some people. But on top of endangering the piece by accidentally toppling it over, the act of touching a marble sculpture can also take away from the beauty of the material itself.

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October 9, 2023

Innovative ‘Colorpik Pen’ Lets You Copy and Draw With 16 Million Colors

Whether you're a coloring book enthusiast or an illustrator, having a range of hues to work with is a must. Usually, this means slowly building up a set of markers, colored pencils, or paints—a goal that can take some time and money to complete. However, one New York-based brand has provided an alternative solution. The Colorpik Pen is a single tool capable of writing and drawing in 16 million colors.

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October 3, 2023

Surreal “Incomplete” Portraits Capture the Evocative Spirit of Different People

When creating a portrait, Florian Nicolle looks beyond the physical appearance of his model and works to capture their spirit. His mixed media portraits often focus on a singular part of the face, asking viewers to examine certain features closely, while others fade into the background. The results are mysterious and dynamic illustrations that dive into the soul of each person.

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September 26, 2023

Cardboard Cutouts Cast Incredible Shadow Art That Transforms as You Rotate It

We're used to seeing realistic portraits rendered in paint or pencil, but one Japanese artist makes art that you can't even touch—technically. Kuronushi specializes in shadow art, wherein he cuts and tears cardboard to cast a calculated shadow on the wall. Although the cardboard base doesn't look like anything that special, it creates an amazingly accurate likeness of famous celebrities when light is directed at it from the perfect angle.

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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.