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August 26, 2019

Baffling Summer Phenomenon Has Over 600 Wild Deer Gathering Daily in a Japanese Park

A visit to the city of Nara in Japan’s Nara Prefecture will have you seeing more wild deer than you ever imagined. The friendly free-roaming creatures are all over Nara Park! There are nearly 1,400 of them—making it a popular destination for travelers who want to feel like they're in a fairy tale.

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Art History

August 25, 2019

The Origins of Expressionism, an Evocative Movement Inspired by Emotional Experience

There are many movements that make up what we know today as “modern art.

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Creative Products

August 25, 2019

15 Whimsical Gifts for Anyone Who Loves the Wonderful ‘Wizard of Oz’

On August 25, 1939, The Wizard of Oz debuted on the silver screen.

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Painting

August 24, 2019

Landscape Paintings Celebrate the Healing Beauty of the Outdoors

Artist Ariel Lee pays homage to the power of the outdoors through contemporary landscape painting. Her colorful works focus on grand, sweeping scenery with precise brushstrokes, presenting a love letter to both natural beauty and the therapeutic effect that it can have. “It puts everything into perspective for me,” Lee tells My Modern Met. “Being outdoors is similar to a reset button—I can feel the tension build when I’m away too long.

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Ancient Art

August 23, 2019

How Caryatids Have Beautifully Blended Sculpture and Architecture Since Ancient Times

When you think of marble statues, what comes to mind?

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Photography

August 23, 2019

Empowering Photo Series Shines a Light on the “Flying” Female Luchadoras of Bolivia

In his astounding series, The Flying Cholitas, photographer Todd Antony shines a light on a fascinating subculture: the Cholitas of...

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Photography

August 23, 2019

Artistically Arranged Time Slice Photos Show the Stages of a Total Solar Eclipse

A solar eclipse occurs when the Sun, Moon, and Earth are aligned, causing our world to be momentarily engulfed in a shadow cast by the moon. The natural phenomenon occurs on Earth only every 18 months on average, but it is estimated that they recur at the same place only once every 360 to 410 years.

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Travel

August 22, 2019

Monet’s Pond Is a Real Oasis in Japan That Looks Like a Painting Come to Life

Impressionist painter Claude Monet left behind an impressive body of work.

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Sculpture

August 22, 2019

Artist Crochets Retro Meals and Appliances Inspired by His Childhood

Crochet isn’t just for your grandmother’s blankets and tea cozies anymore—many contemporary fiber artists are modernizing the time-honored craft to...

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Painting

August 22, 2019

Hyperrealistic Oil Paintings of Fish Trapped in Glass Bowls Are Metaphors for Modern Life

South Korean artist Young-sung Kim has made a name for himself thanks to his hyperrealistic oil paintings of fish swimming in glass bowls and cups. Kim uses minuscule brushes to pull out every detail of his subjects, whether it be the colorful tail of a beta fish or the shimmering scales of a goldfish. Painted on large canvases, the animals are laid out like living still lifes for the viewer to admire.

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