Art

September 15, 2025

Chess-Inspired Drawings Fuse Fragmentation and Contrast Into a New Way of Storytelling

Chess is all about strategy and rules, but luck and fate also seem to play a hand. Sydney-based artist Sasha Krautman believes that there’s “so much symbolism to be found in one game, in one simple black and white pattern.” Drawing inspiration from the classic two-player board game, she created the Chess Collection, a series of 12 colored pencil drawings where two contrasting images share the same wooden panel.

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September 15, 2025

Giant Sleeping Dachshund Sleeps on the Floor of a Futuristic Store in Seoul

While most retail stores don’t allow dogs inside, Gentle Monster’s new headquarters and flagship, Haus Nowhere Seoul, makes an exception. Located in the Seongsu neighborhood, the 13-story, dream-like complex features an unexpected centerpiece—a giant animatronic dachshund peacefully napping in the middle of the space. With gently moving ears, a twitching nose, and a body that rises and falls to the rhythm of its breath, the mechanical canine sculpture looks incredibly lifelike.

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September 13, 2025

Artist Transforms Daily Newspaper Front Pages Into Striking Minimalist Works

For the Brooklyn-based artist Sho Shibuya, there’s nothing better than living in—and capturing—the present moment. Today, as in the past, the present is marred by both despair and joy, two conflicting forces that Shibuya still manages to mediate throughout his practice. That balancing act is incredibly effective, thanks in no small part to his chosen medium.

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September 12, 2025

Splendorous Oil Paintings Evoke the Transcendent Joy of Being Immersed in Nature

Featuring lush foliage, hazy sunsets, and tranquil blue waters, John McAllister’s colorful oil paintings evoke the essence of an endless summer day. He finds inspiration while biking through the woods near his hometown of Florence, Massachusetts, but he doesn’t just paint what he sees. Instead, he transforms those everyday moments into dreamlike scenes, using electric colors and glowing light to capture the pure joy of being out in nature.

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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.