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40+ Striking Works of Art That Creatively Make the Most of Negative Space

By Kelly Richman-Abdou on July 24, 2017

Negative Space Sculpture and Installation

Negative Space Art Negative Space Sculpture Installation

Artist: Kylie Stillman. Read More: More Astounding Negative Space Book Sculptures

 

Negative Space Nails

Negative Space Art Negative Space Nails

Artist: Maoya

Negative Space Art Negative Space Nails

Artist: Julep

Negative Space Art Negative Space Nails

Artist: M.P. Nails

Negative Space Art Negative Space Nails

Artist: JINSoon

Negative Space Art Negative Space Nails

Artist: Beautylish

 

Negative Space Painting

Negative Space Art Negative Space Painting

Artist: Cate Parr

Negative Space Art Negative Space Illustration Graphic Design

Artist: Jarek Puczel

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Kelly Richman-Abdou

Kelly Richman-Abdou was a Contributing Writer at My Modern Met. An art historian living in Paris, Kelly was born and raised in San Francisco and holds a BA in Art History from the University of San Francisco and an MA in Art and Museum Studies from Georgetown University. When she’s not writing, you can find Kelly wandering around Paris, whether she’s leading a tour (as a guide, she has been interviewed by BBC World News America and France 24) or simply taking a stroll with her husband and two tiny daughters.
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