Books

September 25, 2024

Updated JR Monograph Chronicles French Street Artist’s Rise to Fame

Can art change the world? French artist JR asks—and perhaps answers—this question in his comprehensive monograph published by Phaidon. First published in 2015 and later updated in 2019, JR: Can Art Change the World? has once again been updated to include the artist's most recent work. The 384-page volume, which includes a new foreword by director George Lucas, gives an in-depth look at JR's groundbreaking work.

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July 21, 2024

Explore the Original “Alice in Wonderland” Manuscript, Illustrated by Lewis Carroll Himself

Think of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, and you will probably see the grinning Cheshire Cat. Perhaps you see the Queen of Hearts with her neck frill and painted cheeks or the White Rabbit with his pocket watch. Images from this legendary book are embedded in English and American culture, with reference points and quotes that conjure iconic images. But where did such iconic images begin?

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July 9, 2024

These Books by My Modern Met Academy Instructors Will Jumpstart Your Artistic Growth

Our e-learning platform, My Modern Met Academy, has a full roster of incredibly talented artists who excel at breaking down art into bite-sized lessons. Whether you're interested in illustration, painting, crocheting, or photography, chances are one of our team of instructors can introduce you to new skills that you'll use for years to come. If you haven't signed up for one of our classes yet, now's the perfect time to enroll.

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