Painting
July 19, 2020

Impressionist-Inspired Paintings Observe the Curious Subtleties of Different Social Scenes

Many Impressionists such as Monet and Renoir explored the subtleties of human body language in their portrayals of mirthful social gatherings. Contemporary artist Nick Alm continues the tradition in his recent series of paintings that observe ambivalent figures mingling in modern settings. The Swedish artist often draws from live models to create a familiar atmosphere. Sometimes his wistful figures engage with one another, while in other cases they appear listless in their surroundings.

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Painting
July 18, 2020

Hyperrealistic Oil Paintings Celebrate the Fierce Beauty of Majestic Wildlife

Born in South Africa and now based in Australia, self-taught artist Carla Grace grew up around the wildlife that would later become the subjects of her hyperrealistic oil paintings. Her incredible depictions of tigers, lions, wolves, giraffes, and much more capture the wild, majestic beauty of the animal kingdom. “Wild animals were always a part of our lives in Kariba (Zimbabwe, Africa),” reveals Grace.

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History
July 17, 2020

How Famed Ballet Dancer Mikhail Baryshnikov Leapt Into Hearts Around the World

Embed from Getty Images Perhaps the most famous ballet in popular culture is, arguably, The Nutcracker. Many families arrive at local community centers in droves to watch their children perform in delightful amateur productions of it during the holidays. And if you can't make it to a live performance, there are numerous filmed productions you can find online and on television.

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Creative Products
July 16, 2020

Moon-Inspired Mirror Lets You Take Amazing Celestial Selfies

Everyone knows there's a special art to taking the perfect at-home mirror selfie, and one of the most important things it requires is the right mirror. Now, space-lovers and stargazers can photograph themselves with the moon in stunning clarity thanks to experimental artist and designer Granila Santisteban. As a self-described “Moon Maker” on Instagram, she creates exquisite moon-inspired mirrors that can rest on your table or hang on the wall for a celestial ambiance.

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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.