Installation

September 26, 2017

Dreamy Lamp and Book Installations Bring Norway’s Desolate Forests to Life

For years, artist Rune Guneriussen has enchanted us with his forest installations. Returning to Norway's natural woodlands, Guneriussen has continued to place everyday objects among previously untouched areas of nature. Vintage table lamps mimicking wild mushrooms, adjustable work lamps resembling spiders scurrying across the forest floor, and towers of books enveloping the trunks of trees are just some of the creative nature art he produces.

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August 2, 2017

7 Most Spectacular ‘Mirror Room’ Installations by Yayoi Kusama

For decades, Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama has experimented with multiple mediums and styles of artistic expression. While her experience spans drawing, painting, collage, sculpture, and performance art, she is perhaps best known for her immersive—and seemingly infinite—Mirror Room installations. Introduced in the 1960s, these interactive, large-scale pieces invite viewers to wander through surreal environments. Some, like Phalli's Field, Dots Obsession—Love Transformed into Dots, and Love is Calling feature soft sculptures covered in repeating patterns of polka-dots.

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May 9, 2017

Floral Designer is Turning NYC Trash Cans into Giant Vases Overflowing with Flowers

New York City-based floral designer Lewis Miller has proven his plant-y prowess by transforming the city's grimy garbage cans into larger-than-life flower vases. Called Flower Flashes, the elegant arrangements beautify the busy streets with their bright colors and delightful designs. As the owner of Lewis Miller Design, a company that specializes in floral design and decoration, the ambitious artist has ample blooms at his disposal.

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April 14, 2017

30+ Large-Scale Art Installations You Won’t Believe Are Made Entirely of Paper

When it comes to artistic mediums, many people may view paper merely as a blank canvas for drawings and sketches. However, as evident in this collection of incredible installations, paper's role in the realm of art is massive—literally! Exhibiting a range of aesthetic styles, artistic techniques, and original concepts, this selection of large-scale paper installations showcases each artist's unique approach to the craft.

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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.