Art
June 18, 2012

Origami Shadow Art of Actual Faces

Though at first glance you'd think you were just looking at a bunch of colorful construction paper pieces neatly arranged on a blank white wall, come a little closer and you might notice a familiar face. Back in 2011, famed shadow artist Kumi Yamashita (who we wrote about here and here), was commissioned by American Express to create a unique work of art for their Tribeca, New York office lobby.

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Art
June 14, 2012

Spectacular Fireflies on the Water Light Exhibit

Artist Yayoi Kusama is a master when it comes to bringing out a childlike wonderment in audiences, leaving them slack-jawed as they take in their enchanting surroundings. The Japanese visionary has a distinct style that doesn't go unnoticed, especially in recent years, with the employment of polka dots, mirrors, water, and an array of LED light fixtures.

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Art
June 9, 2012

Surreal Adventures in a Magically Bizarre World

Multidisciplinary artist Tomek Setowski has his own brand of surrealism known as “magical realism.” The Polish painter practices the traditional style of oil on canvas but produces remarkably unordinary works. There's something highly mythological about his style that is clearly fantasy-driven. The circus of characters in Setowski's creations each embrace their unique spirit of the extraordinarily unusual.

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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.