Oil Painting
November 20, 2025

Psychedelic Paintings Visualize the Human Psyche as a Surreal Technicolor Dream

Surrealism has only been around for a century, yet it’s had an outsized impact on the art world. In its relatively short lifespan, the movement has inspired countless creatives working today. Brazilian artist Rafael Silveira is one of them; he creates fantastical portraits of people that use objects, animals, and places as a way to delve into the human psyche.

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Oil Painting
November 19, 2025

Vivid Oil Paintings Capture the Ancient Energy of Australia’s Majestic Landscapes

The mountains, rivers, and forests of our world have watched countless generations come and go, and if the land could speak, it would definitely have some stories to tell. Exploring humanity’s connection to the land—past, present, and future—Melbourne-based artist Jack Rowland creates vibrant landscapes that celebrate nature’s ancient beauty. He’s painted a number of different landscapes over the years, but his most recent work focuses on Australia’s vast deserts and mountainscapes.

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Street Art
November 19, 2025

This Miami Mural Festival Is Fundraising To Transform an Elementary School Into a Work of Art

Since 2018, aWall Mural Projects has used art to transform schools across Miami Dade County. Under the watchful eye of artist Sergio Arce, who paints under the name Registered Artist, international and local artists have painted murals on over 150 Miami schools. With Miami Art Week quickly approaching, they are now fundraising via GoFundMe for a fresh round of art at Emerson Elementary.

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Art
November 18, 2025

Stolen 18th-Century Painting of St. Francis of Assisi Is Returned to a Mexican Church 24 Years After It Was Taken Away

An 18th-century painting of St. Francis of Assisi was stolen from the Church of San Francisco de Asis in Mexico, alongside seven other religious artworks back in 2001. Now, nearly 25 years later, the painting has finally been returned to the temple, located an hour north of Mexico City and about a mile away from the Teotihuacán archaeological site. The Saint Francis of Assisi (1747)

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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.