Art
December 26, 2012

12 Most Unforgettable Artworks from 2012

It was quite the year for art! What better way to look back on 2012 than with some of the most magnificent sculptures, drawings, paintings, and installations we witnessed this year? From a rain room where you don't get wet to an incredibly realistic ballpoint pen drawing, these artworks will forever be etched into our memory both for their unbelievable creativity and their near flawless execution.

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Art
December 24, 2012

Merry Christmas from 20 Terrific Creatives

As it's the day before Christmas, we thought, what better way is there to wish you all a very Merry Christmas than with the help of some very creative people? So, just for you, we've put together this post of 20 different artworks or photos that each say “Happy Holidays!” or “Merry Christmas!” in their own unique way. Save for a few, they're all made by artists and photographers we all know and love.

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Art
December 21, 2012

Ballpoint Pen Portraits of Dreamy Actors

Ryan Gosling Creative use of the ballpoint pen as a medium has taken many directions in the art world. For example, Samuel Silva uses a variety of colors and drawing techniques to create his hyperrealistic illustrations while artists Sergei & Vyacheslav Savelyev have a more abstract approach to developing their Scribble Portraits. Spain-based artist Laura Modamio is in that talented pool of artists who don't need any fancy tools to create their art.

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December 19, 2012

Colorful Paper Boats Float Across London's Canary Wharf

Playing with a toy boat in the bathtub as a kid is an activity that has stood the test of time. So, it's no surprise that media architect Claudio Benghi and artist Gloria Ronchi, of Aether & Hemera, joined forces to develop this awesome take on such a simple concept. Voyage is an extensive journey of illuminated ‘paper boats,' floating across the surface of London's Canary Wharf.

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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.