Painting
September 21, 2019

Interview: Leading Contemporary Impressionist Sheds Light on Her Pioneering Practice

For over a decade, Erin Hanson has been pioneering and perfecting Open-Impressionism. Inspired by the Impressionists, Hanson harnesses this artistic approach as a means to capture the fleeting beauty of the natural world. Specifically, the California-based artist employs this style to craft paintings inspired by her own experiences exploring America's wine regions, vast network of National Parks, and other idyllic landscapes across the country.

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Architecture
September 20, 2019

Eco-Friendly Travel Trailer Has Luxury Design for Cozy Full-Time Nomadic Living

Are you ready to commit to being a full-time nomad? Achieving this lifestyle is certainly a challenge, but it’s made easier with a travel trailer—especially the kind that prizes innovation and sustainability so that you don't need to be on the grid (unless you want to be, of course). Living Vehicle is a travel trailer company that makes it possible to be a nomad without sacrificing comfort or style.

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Creative Products
September 19, 2019

LEGO Debuts 4,784-Piece ‘Star Wars’ Set Reimagining the Empire’s Iconic Destroyer Ship

Toy manufacturer LEGO is known for crafting challenging build sets that highlight iconic scenes from pop culture. They’ve recently unveiled their latest Star Wars set that depicts the Imperial Star Destroyer—a symbol of the Galactic Empire. You might remember the Destroyer as the ship that appeared in the opening scene of Star Wars: A New Hope as it fired at a Rebel Tantive IV starcraft.

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Art History
September 18, 2019

How Music Played a Pivotal Role in the Colorful Avant-Garde Direction of Modern Art

It's no secret that artists often look to other creative figures, styles, and movements for inspiration. In addition to fine art influences, however, many of art history's most prominent players also employed more personal muses. Much like Frida Kahlo‘s interest in her Mexican heritage and Salvador Dalí‘s dive into his subconscious, painter Paul Klee, for example, was influenced by his own musical background.

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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.