Art History
December 4, 2021

5 Paintings by Egon Schiele That Showcase the Austrian Artist’s Striking Style

Austrian painter Egon Schiele was a major figurative painter of the 20th century. Within his short career, he created over 3,000 works on paper and around 300 paintings on canvas. Best known for his contorted portraits, Schiele rejected society’s conventional view of beauty and preferred to capture the true—and often ugly and explicit—emotions of his subjects.

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Paper Art
December 3, 2021

Unfold The Intricate History and Symbolism of the Origami Crane

When you think of origami, the image of a paper crane probably comes to mind. But have you ever wondered why this graceful bird became synonymous with the craft? The significance of the origami crane in Japan has an ancient backstory, and the paper bird was later popularized after one girl named Sadako Sasaki used it to send a powerful and lasting message.

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Art
December 3, 2021

Italian Artist Creates Incredible Works of Art From Spilled Coffee

Italians are known for their love of coffee, but while most enjoy espresso for its taste, artist Giulia Bernardelli appreciates it for its creative potential. She turns spilled coffee into works of art that look like detailed watercolor paintings. Many of us start our day with a cup of joe, but Bernardelli indulges in a dose of inspiration, too. The artist’s Instagram bio reads, “My future starts when I wake up every morning.

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Store
December 2, 2021

Wear a Piece of Outer Space Around Your Neck With These Meteorite Necklaces

Wish you could give someone a gift that's as special as a shooting star? Well, the artists behind Yugen Handmade have created a line of space jewelry that comes pretty close. Their unique pendant necklaces feature real remnants of Campo del Cielo meteorite. The Stardust Vial Specimen Necklace, for instance, includes a petite curved tube, inside of which is black dust from a meteorite.

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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.