Podcast
December 9, 2020

Painter Erin Hanson on Open-Impressionism and How She Got Her Start as an Artist [Podcast]

There are few artists who can say they started their own art movement. Erin Hanson—the founder of Open-Impressionism—is one of them. Unlike other types of oil painting, Hanson’s signature style of impressionism does not layer or blend paint. Instead, every element is painted with great intention, resulting in “chunky” brushstrokes of bold colors. These single-layer compositions typically depict the Western American landscapes that first inspired her painting career.

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Installation
December 8, 2020

Giant Sculpture Opens Its Chest To Reveal a Fern-Covered Tunnel People Can Walk Through

Multidisciplinary artist and sculptor Daniel Popper creates interactive public art installations which are often monumental in scale. The Cape Town-based artist's work encourages audiences to contemplate diverse themes. Known for his installations blending sculpture and stage design at music festivals, Popper's figurative sculptures have become iconic for the way they beckon the viewer to embrace their physical surroundings.

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Architecture
December 6, 2020

Floating ‘Woodnest’ Cabins Are Tiny Self-Supported Treehouses in the Norwegian Forest

The Woodnest cabins are a modern getaway hidden amongst the trees in Odda, Norway. Each abode sits perched on a single tree and attaches to the trunk via a steel collar. This eliminates the need for additional structures below, and all that's visible is the still-growing pine tree that pierces the cabins. This minimally invasive approach was carefully designed by Helen & Hard Architects to respect the existing land and steep topography.

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Creative Products
December 5, 2020

15+ Unique Holiday Gift Ideas You Can Only Find on Etsy

Looking for holiday gift ideas that are unique and help support small businesses? If so, make Etsy your first stop. The massive maker marketplace is chock-full of creative products that you’ll have as much fun giving as your recipient will have opening. But with so many shops, it can feel daunting—to say the least—to try and find the perfect present. Well, have no fear!

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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.