Design

June 7, 2019

10 Art Books That Will Nourish Your Creative Soul This Month

If you're in need of some creative inspiration, look no further than the pages of a good book. The practice helps to foster self-reflection and can even encourage you to think differently when it comes to the challenges faced in your work. There’s no shortage of helpful photography, design, and art books—which, let’s be honest, can be overwhelming—so we’ve selected some of our favorite titles for you!

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June 4, 2019

Pantone Unveils Three New Color Tones Based on How Coral React to Climate Change

When Pantone announced Living Coral as the 2019 Color of the Year, many were quick to point out the irony given the dire situation of our oceans. Over the last 30 years, 50% of the world's coral reefs have been lost, stripping us of a valuable ecosystem. Now, Pantone, Adobe Stock, and non-profit The Ocean Agency have come together to draw attention to this plight with Glowing Glowing Gone.

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May 27, 2019

Artist Transforms Everyday Objects into Poetically Humorous Works of Art

Amsterdam-based artist Bas van Wieringen takes ordinary objects and strips them of their core meanings to create surreal, thought-provoking sculptures. For his series, Everything is Something, Nothing is Something too, he cleverly distorts reality by turning mundane items—such as plug sockets, spirit levels, pencils, and nails—into intriguing works of art. “A paradox shows reality in its most pure form. It loosens what is stuck.

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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.