Sculpture
November 11, 2025

KAWS Reimagines Renaissance Art With Modern Twist Highlighting Our Dependence on Technology

Contrary to expectation, world-renowned artist and designer KAWS doesn’t just find inspiration in pop culture—at least, that much is made clear in his latest project. This time, the artist looks backward, wandering all the way back to the Renaissance to mine its iconography for contemporary meaning. The result is The Message, a monumental installation that was recently unveiled at the Fondazione Palazzo Strozzi in Florence.

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Academy
November 11, 2025

Break Free of Your Creative Slump With These Online Art Classes

Feeling stuck creatively? Interested in experimenting with a new style or medium, but not sure where to start? My Modern Met Academy’s got a wide variety of online art classes that can help you get the ball rolling again. Our three newest courses each offer different opportunities for experimentation, technical preparation, and practical application. Read on to find out what they are, and sign up for one (or a few) today.

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Architecture
November 10, 2025

Electricity Pylons Reimagined as Massive Animals Supporting Power Lines in Austria

If you’ve ever gone on a road trip, you’ve probably encountered towering power structures made of steel. Known as electricity pylons (or transmission towers), these typically latticed structures support high-voltage overhead power lines, helping transport electricity around. While key to help cities running, their design often contrasts with that of the surrounding landscape. In an effort to improve their design, the Austrian Power Grid has reimagined pylons as massive animal sculptures.

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Oil Painting
November 10, 2025

British Artist’s Voyeuristic Oil Paintings Reveal the Quiet Intimacy of American Life [Interview]

British-born, New York–based artist Nigel Van Wieck captures intimate human moments that invite viewers to feel like voyeurs, glimpsing the private lives of others. A self-proclaimed storyteller and American Realist, Van Wieck paints what he sees, finding inspiration in he bars, street corners, stations, and beaches of the U.S.

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