Music
August 16, 2023

Watch This Highly Skilled Drummer’s Mind-Blowing Covers of Famous Rock and Pop Songs

In popular music, drums usually have more of a supporting role, with vocals and even guitars taking the limelight. But in the hands of Jorge Garrido, a drummer better known as El Estepario Siberiano (“The Siberian Lone Wolf”), this instrument gets to be the star. Garrido's high intensity drum covers of rock and pop songs are not only impressive, but also uniquely hypnotic.

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Sculpture
August 16, 2023

One of These Five Black Artists’ Designs Will Be Chosen for the Harriet Tubman Memorial in Philadelphia

In 2022, Philadelphia announced plans for a memorial dedicated to abolitionist Harriet Tubman, who helped rescue dozens of escaped people after escaping slavery herself. The original proposal included a statue by Wesley Wofford, a white male artist, prompting residents' criticism. Fortunately, the City of Philadelphia's Office of Arts Culture, and the Creative Economy (OACCE) listened to people's feedback and collected five new potential designs, all by Black artists.

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Painting
August 15, 2023

11 Different Types of Painting That Every Artist Should Know

Over the course of history, the way artists have painted—and the mediums they use—has evolved. New technology and changing tastes mean that the paints used by artists have continued to diversify. But how do you know which is the right type of paint for you? Many of us are familiar with watercolor, oil, and acrylic paint, but there's so much more out there for artists to explore.

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My Modern Met

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