Photography
January 25, 2012

Demise of Fairy Tale Princesses

Photographer Thomas Czarnecki's series about fallen princesses (titled From Enchantment to Down) offers intriguing new possibilities for how classic fairy tales might end. The storybooks all have happy endings, but not so much for these ladies. Czarnecki uses recognizable princesses to create dark and complex narratives within a single frame.

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Art
January 24, 2012

Surreal Paintings Offer Dual Perspectives

Taking surrealistic cues from Dali and Magritte, painter Mihai Criste expands on the unusually expressive art form in his illusionary images. The Romania-based artist boasts a vast portfolio of imaginative works that tackle the cunning abilities of visual elements. Each image offers dual perspectives. It's a matter of what the spectator sees first and their ability to reevaluate what's in front of them, in order to see the optically crafty details.

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Art
January 23, 2012

Head to Toe Covered in Ladybugs

There's a Batman and a Catwoman so why shouldn't there by a Lady Bug? Hungarian artist Fulop Gabor has taken the word “ladybug” quite literally in this amazing sculpture. Calling his interpretation Lady Bug, this standing yellow and red figure is covered in a swarm of those tiny insects which you can only see and fully realize in the up-close shots.

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Art
January 20, 2012

Seamlessly Blending into Backgrounds

Lima, Peru-born artist Cecilia Paredes might just remind you of the female version of modern-day magician Liu Bolin. Working with her assistants, she creates photo performance based works that have her seamlessly blended into backgrounds. Acting as both the photographer and the subject, she uses make-up, body paint and any costume she needs to make her virtually disappear.

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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.