Creative Products
July 3, 2019

These Shimmering Candles Bring Klimt’s Glistening Gold Paintings to Life

Gustav Klimt believed that “to tell the truth means to glow and burn.” With an interest in expressing emotional authenticity in his work, it is evident that the Austrian artist even applied this approach to his glistening gold paintings, which magically appear to flicker before viewers' eyes. Inspired by the gilded glow of these masterpieces, Flatyz has crafted enchanting candles that highlight some of Klimt's most well-known works.

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Painting
July 2, 2019

This Artist’s Oil Paintings of Women Are Considered the Most Realistic in the World

Creating portraits that are startlingly lifelike, Chinese artist Leng Jun is a master of hyperrealism. The accomplished painter is particularly known for his detailed oil paintings of women, where every wisp of hair and fiber of clothing is rendered to perfection. Born in 1963, Leng came of age during a time of great economic reform known as the Opening of China. This great cultural change, and the Western influences it introduced, greatly influenced his art.

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Music
July 1, 2019

Listen to This Gigantic 80-Inch Gong That Sounds Like an Underwater Whale

Have you ever wondered what an 80-inch symphonic gong sounds like? In a video by Wind Chimes Australia, “Gong Master” Sven plays the gigantic metal precision instrument, revealing the harmonic, unearthly sounds it can produce. Made by Swiss-based Estonian manufacturer Paiste, the huge Symphonic Gong is handmade from nickel silver—a material that can produce a wide-range of sound, depending on how it’s played.

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Drawing
June 29, 2019

Illustrator Captures “Magical Realism” in Imaginative Storybook Illustrations

Describing her work as “magical realism,” award-winning, Tel Aviv-based illustrator Gabriella Barouch creates captivating images that evoke childhood nostalgia. Her distinct visual language is characterized by delicate lines and a slightly muted color palette that’s influenced by her love of old picture books. Each drawing depicts fantastical scenes where animals and humans are friends. Barouch plays with scale, often allowing animals to be the dominant subject, while humans are often depicted as small, fairy-like characters.

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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.