Art History
February 13, 2022

5 Sincere Artist Friendships That Helped Famous Creatives To Nurture Their Craft

In art history, we tend to recognize the individual artist. However, many of the famous painters, draftspeople, and sculptors we know were also in contact with each other. Some of these creative relationships even blossomed into lifelong friendships that made an impact on artists' professional and private lives. Vincent van Gogh and Paul Gauguin, for instance, had one of the most well-known and tumultuous friendships.

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Renaissance Art
February 12, 2022

Vanitas: Paintings by the Dutch Old Masters Inspired by Life and Death

What does a skull symbolize? Many people would say death or danger, pointing to the classic “skull-and-crossbones” pirate flag. Others might think first of skulls in a scientific context—an evolutionary trail leading humans to our modern form. But to many painters in the 17th century, the skull was a symbol of the fleeting nature of life.

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Architecture
February 12, 2022

Futuristic Office Pod Offers a Stylish Way To Separate Work From Home

As working from home has become the norm, many have realized the need for a dedicated office area. If you want this type of space but don't have room for it within your house, it may be time to look for outside solutions. Workstation Cabin by Hello Wood is a prefabricated home office that is perfect for people with backyards and can be installed in just two days.

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Embroidery
February 11, 2022

These Aerial Landscape Embroideries Will Make You Feel Like You’re Flying

Embroidery artist Diti Baruah stitches hoop art that celebrates aerial views of North-East India. Utilizing a variety of techniques in her work, she incorporates textural stitches (such as French knots), needle felting, and even painting with a brush to showcase large fields of color. All of the approaches harmoniously form bird’s-eye views of people in rowboats and forests dotted with fluffy clouds.

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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.