Street Art
May 11, 2021

Massive Mural of Black Cowgirl Pays Tribute to Deep Ellum’s Rich Cultural History

Designer, illustrator and street artist Tristan Eaton is perhaps most well known for his large-scale murals that can be found in cities around the world—including New York, Paris, and Shanghai. The artist’s signature collage style is instantly recognizable, with its bright, colorful imagery and dynamic compositions. In one of his latest commissions, Eaton’s canvas was an 8,500-square-foot building called The Stack in the heart of Dallas, Texas’ historic Deep Ellum neighborhood.

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Art History
May 9, 2021

5 Salvador Dalí Paintings That Perfectly Capture the Surrealist’s Subconscious Mind

Spanish Surrealist artist Salvador Dalí is among the most prolific creatives of the 20th century. He produced over 1,500 paintings over the course of his long career which spanned from 1910 until his death in 1989. Although the eccentric artist explored other mediums, including sculpture, printmaking, fashion, writing, and even filmmaking, Dalí’s paintings stand out as particularly iconic. He developed his own visual language for depicting his own inner world, dreams, and hallucinations.

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Architecture
May 8, 2021

10 Gravity-Defying Structures by Santiago Calatrava, Legendary Architect and Engineer

Spanish-Swiss architect Santiago Calatrava is well known for his incredible soaring structures. He is one of those star architects who has a style so well defined that it is recognizable to people who may not necessarily consider themselves architecture lovers. Part of what defines Calatrava's unique style is the impressive structural capabilities of his buildings combined with their sculptural elegance.

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Infographic
May 7, 2021

Get to Know the Crown of Jean-Michel Basquiat [Infographic]

American Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat was born in New York from Haitian and Puerto Rican parents. He was one of the most influential American painters and fascinated the art world for decades along with his good friend and iconic creative, Andy Warhol. Basquiat, the then rising star of the New York art scene, was known for his graffiti-like images and was considered to be the founder of the Neo-Expressionism Movement.

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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.