Illustration
February 8, 2025

Artist Captures the Unique Personalities of 13 Cities Worldwide Through Abstract Lines and Shapes

Italian architect and graphic designer Federico Babina is renowned for his distinctive illustration style, which weaves stories through abstract shapes and vibrant colors. In his latest series, Cityscape, Babina transforms 13 major cities around the world into labyrinth-like compositions, combining bold lines and minimalist motifs to capture the vibrant complexity of urban life.

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Art
February 7, 2025

Mexico City’s Salón ACME Spotlights Emerging Creators To Keep an Eye On

At Salón ACME, one of Mexico's top art fairs and part of the effervescent Mexico City Art Week, emerging creatives are put front and center, making it the perfect spot for finding the top talents of today and tomorrow. Now in its 12th edition, the fair prides itself on being one of the most authentic contemporary art events worldwide, welcoming not only visual artists but also literature, music, performance, and even gastronomy.

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Installation
February 7, 2025

Traveling Land Artist Creates Stunning Portraits Out of Found Pebbles Wherever He Goes

Every artist has their favorite material to create with, and for British artist Justin Bateman, it’s pebbles. He travels around Thailand, Indonesia, and the UK creating surprisingly detailed portraits of people and animals using found stones. Bateman’s stone mosaics are carefully placed on beaches, in parks, and on forest floors—right where the pebbles are sourced.

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Photography
February 6, 2025

Annie Leibovitz and Lisa Saltzman Launch Inaugural Photography Prize Celebrating Emerging Photography Talent

Acclaimed photographer Annie Leibovitz has launched a new photography prize to promote emerging talent. Organized in collaboration with philanthropist and photographer Lisa Saltzman, the Saltzman-Leibovitz Photography Prize has just announced the six international photographers who have been shortlisted for their talent and visual storytelling abilities. The photographers, who hail from Ukraine, Nigeria, Romania, the Netherlands, the United States, and France, will have the opportunity to win a share of the $20,000 prize fund.

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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.