Art
May 25, 2021

Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize: One of Today’s Top Contemporary Art Prizes [Interview]

Now in its fourth year, the Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize allows both new and established artists to get their work seen by a wide audience. Focusing on representational art, the prize isn't limited to just classic painting. The innovative prize takes an inclusive approach that includes photography, digital art, illustration, embroidery, art dolls, and more.

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Paper Art
May 24, 2021

Origami Artist Reimagines Trees With Leaves Made of Tiny Paper Cranes

Japanese artist Naoki Onogawa has been fascinated with the traditional art of origami since he was a child. Now, he incorporates the popular craft into his own artwork. Using nothing more than his hands, the artist folds hundreds of tiny origami cranes that are small enough to fit on the tip of his finger. Those minuscule paper creatures are then used as leaves on the delicate branches of his asymmetrical tree-like sculptures.

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Street Art
May 21, 2021

Street Artist Transforms Cracks in Pavement To Turn Eyesores Into Gorgeous Mosaics

Potholes and cracks in the sidewalks and pavement can be eyesores that detract from an otherwise beautiful urban street. Often left untouched by the government entities charged with maintaining them, these scars may sit there for years, becoming a characteristic part of the city’s landscape. Street artist Ememem—known throughout his home city of Lyon as “the pavement surgeon”—makes it his mission to heal these asphalt fractures by transforming them into colorful mosaics.

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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.