Art

April 30, 2024

Dynamic Wire Sculptures Capture Evocative People in Poetic Motion

For over 15 years, Armenian artist Karen Akhikyan has been creating dynamic wire sculptures. His pieces often capture people in movement and are wonderfully expressive. Self-taught, Akhikyan has finely honed his craft over the years and enjoys infusing raw emotion with the strength and resilience of metal. Whether lifting a heavy piece of stone or hanging onto a tree limb, Akhikyan's figures are remarkable.

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April 29, 2024

Artist Uses Pop Culture Paper Cutouts to Make the World Around Him a Lot More Fun

For some creatives, there is art everywhere—you just need to know where to look.  The work of visual artist Rudy Willingham is a testament to this. By cleverly using paper cutouts, he transforms ordinary objects into whimsical scenes, many populated by pop culture characters. In the world of Willingham, every place, every item, but especially every motion, is filled with creative possibilities.

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April 25, 2024

Artist’s Hyperrealistic Paintings Reflect the Vulnerability and Beauty of Animals in the Wild

UK-based artist and environmentalist Sophie Green paints remarkable stories of wildlife. Known for her hyperrealistic paintings of animals, Green's quasi-photographic style captures the vulnerabilities of nature. The artist depicts the grandeur, beauty, and intensity of animals such as guerrillas, leopards, rhinoceroses, penguins, and other species at risk of extinction. “This is not a celebration of nature,” says Green of her most recent collection, Commodities. “This collection is wildlife void of both ‘wild’ and ‘life.

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April 23, 2024

Incredible Urban Sketches Celebrate the Historical Architecture of Paris

Inspired by the light, color, shapes, and texture of the world around him, artist Stephen Travers creates stunning urban sketches. The Australian artist is particularly fascinated by Paris, with many of his sketches capturing the city's charm. Using pen and ink, he expertly captures the architectural environment. Interestingly, Travers began his artistic journey as an adult, first creating oil paintings of Australian wildlife and 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.