Birds
November 8, 2020

Elegant Bird Portraits Highlight the Refined Beauty of Our Feathered Friends

Photographer Leila Jeffreys holds intimate portraiture sessions with her intriguing, colorful muses: cockatoos, doves, and hawks. The Sydney-based artist began her avian projects a decade ago by photographing the colorful budgerigars of her childhood memories. Jeffrey's most recent series is entitled High Society and marks a return to her original feathery subjects. The series explores the flock as a community, and the relationships between the budgerigars are on magnificent display.

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Art History
November 7, 2020

The Life and Work of Barbara Hepworth, a Modern Master of Abstract Sculpture

British artist Barbara Hepworth was a world-renowned sculptor known for her lyrical, abstract forms. She was fascinated by shape and texture from an early age and decided, at just 15 years old, to become an artist. Her passion made her prolific; during her 50+ year career, she produced an estimated 600 sculptures handcrafted from wood, marble, bronze, and more. For Hepworth, sculpture could embody life itself.

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Crafts
November 7, 2020

Artist Wraps a Fender Strat Guitar in Colorful Crochet to Celebrate the “Flower Power” Era

Synonymous with the 1960s, the term “flower power” became a slogan of the peaceful, anti-war movement of the time. Portuguese artist Joana Vasconcelos' newest artwork, named after the movement, celebrates the colorful aesthetic of the era. Her Flower Power textile art was created by wrapping a Fender Stratocaster electric guitar in a cotton crochet pattern. The vibrant crochet design features multiple flower motifs that are linked together into a colorful web.

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Books
November 6, 2020

10 Art Books That Will Nourish Your Creative Soul This Month (November 2020)

In the age of staying home, books can be a source of comfort, entertainment, and learning. They can introduce us to new perspectives and inspire us to appreciate people and places. But with so many books out on the shelves (and new ones launching all the time), where do you start? We’re here to help with our selection of titles that will nourish your creative soul this month.

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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.