Sculpture
February 8, 2017

Surreal Porcelain Sculptures Stretch and Distort Human Faces

Mind-bending artist Johnson Tsang is back with a new series of surreal porcelain sculptures. In line with his playful art, the Open Mind series is whimsical, yet emotionally revealing. Here, the Hong Kong-based sculptor makes porcelain look like Silly Putty, as the minds of human faces stretch and transform shape. As a self-taught artist—Tsang served 13 years on the Royal Police Force before turning to art in 1991—he has mastered many techniques. Yet clay remains his preferred medium.

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Art
February 7, 2017

Colorful Pop Culture Characters from the 80s Reimagined as Postage Stamps

Designer Clark Orr gives a fresh look on what would happen if the United States Postal Service decided to infuse a bit of pop culture in their next stamp collection. By designing a full range of pop culture art stamps, the Florida-based artist brings color and nostalgia to his exhibition Pop Culture Postage. The solo show, which opened on February 3, 2017, at Gallery 1988 in Los Angeles, takes viewers back in time.

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Art
February 7, 2017

15+ Artists Whose Sketchbooks Double as Handheld Art Galleries

The sketchbook has a special place in an artist's practice. It’s a visual playground, in which creatives can experiment with new ideas and imagery—without the pressure that comes from creating a finished piece. Rather, these books are an extension of one's wildest imagination. The ideas contained within might not make sense (or ever see the light of day), but that's beside the point.

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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.