Street Art
October 28, 2021

Beautiful Painted Staircases Inspired by Andean Textiles Transform the Hills of Lima, Peru

In the rolling hills of Lima, Peru, colorful murals coat the sloping staircases that forge paths through the city’s diverse neighborhoods. An effort to beautify and celebrate the cultural history of each district, the painted stairs form part of the city’s endeavor to recognize art as an essential part of community development.

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Photography
October 26, 2021

Actor Who Played Colin Creevey in ‘Harry Potter’ Film Is Now a Professional Photographer

If you’re a fan of the Harry Potter franchise, you’re likely familiar with the character Colin Creevey. Enthralled by Harry, Creevey is known for always having a camera in hand. It turns out that life imitates art; the “muggle” actor, Hugh Mitchell, who played Creevey in the film Chamber of Secrets has grown up to become a professional photographer. The UK-based photographer snaps portraits, landscapes, and “many things in between.

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Art
October 26, 2021

Artist Creates Stunning Mosaic Portraits Inspired by Colorful Patterns From African Culture

Greek visual designer Charis Tsevis is well known for his intricate digital mosaics. Usually in the form of portraits, his mosaic artworks feature a wide range of subjects spanning from popular TV characters and musicians to U.S. presidents and international athletes. Tsevis finds inspiration for his pieces in almost everything, taking striking elements from a vast array of visual imagery and combining them into thematic portraits.

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Installation
October 25, 2021

Public Art Installation Honors George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and John Lewis in NYC’s Union Square

On October 1, three new statues went up in New York City’s Union Square. The three busts, each crafted from 200 layers of thinly-sliced African Mahogany wood and coated in shimmering bronze, bear the likenesses of Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, and John Lewis. Part of a public art installation called SEEINJUSTICE, the 10-foot-tall statues were crafted by artist Chris Carnabuci in collaboration with Confront Art and its charity partner We Are Floyd Inc.

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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.