Design

August 14, 2017

Every Iconic Outfit From Beloved Films Are Arranged as Fashion Shop Windows

A master of movie posters, artist Jordan Bolton is known for identifying, arranging, and photographing objects from favorite films. From Hayao Miyazaki's animated movies to quirky cult classics, Bolton dissects cinematic masterpieces into neatly organized collections of props. For his most recent series, the artist has opted to narrow this object-based focus, concentrating specifically on well-known movie fashion.

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August 10, 2017

Luminous Glass “Jellyfish” Sculptures Dripping with Sinuous Tentacles

Based in beautiful Tuscany, Italian artist Daniela Forti employs a unique glass-fusion technique to delicately craft luminous works of art. Referred to as “sculpture installations,” each piece showcases the artist's innovative methods and interest in light. While this inventive approach to the age-old process of glass-working is evident in her entire oeuvre, it is most beautifully apparent in her ongoing series of luminous glass jellyfish sculptures.

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August 2, 2017

Artist Holds Paper Cut-Outs Up to the World to Complete His Fashion Illustrations

We've been smitten with Shamekh Al-Bluwi‘s landscape-inspired take on fashion illustration since 2015. Using nothing but his surroundings and some skillfully-drawn paper cut-outs, the Jordan-based artist continues to create one-of-a-kind clothing designs. To create each unique work of art, Al-Bluwi first sketches a model on a piece of paper. He then carefully snips out the silhouette of her clothing, resulting in a garment-shaped cut-out. Finally, he holds the paper in front of his desired backdrop, and voila!

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August 1, 2017

15 Creative Products of July by Cutting Edge Artists, Designers, and Makers

Over the years, online shopping has become a way of life. The practice allows us to completely avoid brick-and-mortar stores and discover products and brands that we wouldn’t otherwise. But if you’re feeling overwhelmed by the sheer amount of choices, take solace in our companion site, My Modern Met Selects. There, we have a curated selection of unique items from makers around the world.

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