Environment

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 21, 2019

Interview: Dreamy Animal Portraits Show Species Impacted by Environmental Issues

Swedish artist Andreas Häggkvist crafts dreamy works of art with a dual purpose. His surreal animal portraits—which he refers to as “art with heart”—are both aesthetically alluring and packed with deeper meanings, perfectly pairing his artistic skills with his passion for the environment. With experience in advertising and a background in graphic design, Häggkvist has mastered the art of sending a message.

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April 22, 2019

Interview: Street Artist Learns Freediving to Paint Underwater on Artificial Reefs

Artist Sean Yoro, better known as Hula, grew up in Hawaii, where his love of nature flourished and later combined with his artistic talents. He’s most commonly recognized for his murals that play with watery reflections in forgotten spaces, which he often paints while floating atop his surfboard. Using environmentally-friendly pigments, the artist’s figures seem to emerge from the water like mermaids drawing the viewer in with their eyes.

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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.