Art

May 31, 2021

Awe-Inspiring Marble Sculptures Perfectly Mimic Plush Pillows and Soft Skin

Marble sculpture has been a hallmark of fine art for centuries. Renaissance and Baroque masters like Michelangelo and Bernini displayed their mastery of the medium by manipulating the hard stone into supple textures like fabric and skin. Contemporary artist Håkon Anton Fagerås continues the tradition with his realistic renditions of objects, animals, and people. His ongoing series titled Down captures the wrinkled, lived-in appearance of plush pillows.

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May 29, 2021

Interactive Installation Immerses Viewers in Shifting Ecosystems of Their Own Creation

Immersive art experiences have become popular in recent years for the unique and Instagram-worthy excitement they provide. International art collective teamLab—an interdisciplinary group of artists, engineers, animators, and various other specialists—creates interactive digital art installations which allow the viewer to become an active participant in the artwork. The collective’s work has been shown at venues worldwide, including New York, Paris, London, Beijing, and more.

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May 25, 2021

Artist Transforms Billowy Lengths of Tulle Into Meditative Faces

Since he began experimenting with tulle over a decade ago, multidisciplinary artist Benjamin Shine has become most well known for his work with the unconventional medium. He uses the versatile mesh material to fashion striking artworks that range anywhere from abstract works on canvas to meticulously crafted sculptures and ethereal installations.

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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.