Art
September 7, 2014

The Water Tank Project in NYC Raises Awareness About Global Water Shortages

After witnessing an extreme water shortage in Ethiopia in 2007, artist and filmmaker Mary Jordan was inspired to begin an initiative to draw attention to this global issue. The Water Tank Project is a New York City public art installation in which 100 established artists as well as a select few NYC public high school students are given the opportunity to transform iconic water towers sitting high above the city into works of art.

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Cityscape Photography
September 5, 2014

Mirrored Suitcase Reflects Captivating City Scenes

Photographer Rui Calada Bastos used a mirrored suitcase as the main focus to develop this engaging series, entitled The Mirror Suitcase Man, where images overlap in complex arrangements. Using light and reflections, Calada Bastos captured moments in which a man carries a suitcase across a fragmented scene. The unique black and white project not only presents visually interesting compositions, but also offers viewers a small glimpse into the space behind the camera.

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Art
September 4, 2014

Rice Krispies Treats Sculpted Into Playful Pop Culture Designs

There seems to be no limit to what New York-based artist Jessica Siskin can do with Rice Krispies cereal. The artist has developed her dessert hobby into a business, called Mister Krisp, for which she sculpts Rice Krispies treats into creative designs that reference other foods, pop culture, and fashion. Siskin blends food coloring with the breakfast cereal in order to add playful personality to her creations.

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Art
September 4, 2014

Dreamy Ark-Like Whales Carry Entire Worlds on Their Backs

For millennia, cultures around the world have celebrated the origin myth of a giant animal—such as a turtle or elephant—supporting the world on its back. Beijing-based artist Ruilin Wang reinterprets that image in DREAMS-ark, an evocative series of sculptures that depict whales carrying entire landscapes on their backs. Each large-scale work consists of a distinct type of whale paired with a different world. Rocky, alpine mountains sprout from the back of a sleek blue whale.

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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.