Sculpture
June 9, 2014

Lifelike Sculptures Intricately Carved from Recycled Books

Although New York-based artist Long-bin Chen‘s incredibly realistic sculptures appear to be made from stone or marble, the unique busts are actually carved from recycled paper. Chen, who was born and raised in Taiwan, uses discarded materials like books and magazines to carefully sculpt the heads of cultural figures from the East and the West, including Buddhas, Japanese warriors, ancient Greek philosophers, and other great thinkers of the past.

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Photography
June 6, 2014

Amazing Surreal Compositions Created with Non-Digital Techniques

Renowned American photographer Jerry Uelsmann was the leader in the concept of photomontage. For more than 50 years, he has produced captivating works where various elements are perfectly blended together into surreal compositions. With an innovative imagination, Uelsmann began creating these flawless combinations prior to the availability of any digital technology. He uses multiple negatives and traditional darkroom techniques to produce a single photograph.

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Art
June 5, 2014

Columns of Suspended Charcoal Explore Relationship Between Nature and Man

Seoul-based artist Seon Ghi Bahk is back with the latest works in his An aggregation series, consisting of delicate charcoal installations that hang from nylon threads to form a variety of representational and abstract shapes. The suspended pieces dangle in exact formations, constructing tall columns, dense orbs, and abstract droplets in various states of completion. Bahk's work explores the complex relationship between nature and mankind.

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Photography
June 3, 2014

Celebrity Fad Diets Recreated as Classical Still Lifes

In an intriguing blend of fine art and celebrity culture, Italy-based photographer Dan Bannino's series Still Diet recreates famous fad diets as stunning still life shots. Using figures as contemporary as Beyonc or as historical as Henry VIII, Bannino documents the fascinating relationship between humans and food, regardless of era or occupation.

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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.