Embroidery
September 21, 2021

Brilliant Embroideries Capture the Expansive Beauty of the Aurora Borealis in Small Hoops

Artists have long been inspired by the aurora borealis, also known as the Northern Lights. And it's no wonder why; the brilliant light display showcases vivid colors that dance throughout the sky, and it compels creatives to recreate the sights in their chosen medium. Tanya Mironowa, aka Embroidery by Nusik, has recently paid homage to this phenomenon with a series of landscape hoop art inspired by the aurora borealis.

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Art History
September 20, 2021

12 Artists Who Were Masters of Drawing, From Leonardo da Vinci to Pablo Picasso

Drawing is one of the oldest forms of visual art, with a long and diverse history. It is widely considered the foundation of all art and the first medium students must master. And while its widespread accessibility means it continues to be a popular pursuit for creatives around the world, drawings are often overshadowed by painting and sculpture. However, many artists famous for their color work were also exemplary draftspeople.

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Sculpture
September 19, 2021

Memorial Uses an Empty Silhouette To Honor Soldiers Who Fought in WWI and WWII

War leaves scars in families which never truly fade away. A memorial in the Hungarian village of Vácrátót pays homage to soldiers who fought and died in WWI and WWII with a moving statue. It depicts a family of four in traditional Hungarian folk clothing, only the father figure is missing from the portrait. Instead, there is a cutout silhouette of where the soldier is supposed to be—alive, in the company of his family.

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Astronomy
September 18, 2021

It Took 100,000 Photos to Put Together This 230-Megapixel Picture of the Sun

Backyard astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy is always challenging himself, whether it's capturing the ISS transitting or creating high-definition photos of the Moon. This time, he assembled a powerful telescope that has allowed him to photograph the Sun with incredible detail. In fact, this latest picture is a 230-megapixel image that is the result of 100,000 individual still photos—all taken in his backyard.

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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.