Sculpture
July 9, 2025

Artist Creates Immersive Marine Seascapes Swarming With Cardboard Animals

For years, Josh Gluckstein has fabricated cardboard sculptures of various animals, but his latest series may be his most ambitious yet. In what he calls a “cardboard museum installation,” the London-based artist has fashioned several distinct scenes of coral reefs, each of which center marine species. Their massive scale and lavish details aren’t the only things that distinguish these new sculptures—at nearly every step, Gluckstein cataloged the process behind their production.

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Sculpture
July 8, 2025

Artist Creates Dazzling Portrait by Layering Shattered Glass

Nestled in Basel’s De-Wette Park is something unexpected: several panes of glass, each shattered and irregularly stacked against a transport rack. Titled Morphogenesis, the installation is the latest from Swiss artist Simon Berger, who, for years, has manipulated glass through breaking, cracking, and hammering to produce dazzling and ephemeral portraits. Morphogenesis is no exception, and, as the artist himself says, marks a “new chapter in my exploration of glass as a medium.

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Creative Products
July 8, 2025

30 Great Amazon Prime Day Deals on Art Supplies and Creative Tools

Shopping aficionados rejoice: Amazon Prime Day is here. From July 8 to July 11, savvy shoppers will be able to save big on an incredible range of products, which makes it the perfect time to pick up an item to treat yourself or get a jump on holiday shopping. All you need to do in order to take advantage of the sale is sign up for Amazon Prime and then start browsing.

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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.