History
May 29, 2019

Colorized Photos Reveal the Historic Moment King Tut’s Tomb Was Discovered

When the tomb of Tutankhamun was discovered in 1922, it caused a sensation. The nearly intact tomb was a time capsule waiting to be explored, allowing scholars to gain vital information about life and death in ancient Egypt. When British Egyptologist Howard Carter stumbled upon the tomb in the Valley of the Kings, no one could have known what riches awaited them inside.

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Painting
May 28, 2019

Everything You Need to Know to Create Textured Paintings with Palette Knives

The palette knife isn’t just a tool for mixing paint on your palette. Many artists abandon paint brushes altogether in favor of the semi-flexible blades to create paintings that are full of rich texture and sweeping blends of color. Learning to paint with a knife can be a tricky skill to master, but we’ve come up with this guide to help you get started. What is Palette Knife Painting?

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Street Art
May 28, 2019

Artist Paints 55,000 Square Feet of Grass Using Biodegradable Paint

To celebrate International Recycling Day the city of Buenos Aires asked noted French street artist Saype to create a memorable installation. Known for his large-scale paintings made with natural and biodegradable paint, Saype took on the challenge and created a beautiful piece of art with a message. Located in Buenos Aires' Plaza General San Martin, the enormous artwork shows a young girl happily doodling eco-friendly imagery. At more than 55,000 square feet (5,200 square meters)

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Art
May 27, 2019

Artist Transforms Everyday Objects into Poetically Humorous Works of Art

Amsterdam-based artist Bas van Wieringen takes ordinary objects and strips them of their core meanings to create surreal, thought-provoking sculptures. For his series, Everything is Something, Nothing is Something too, he cleverly distorts reality by turning mundane items—such as plug sockets, spirit levels, pencils, and nails—into intriguing works of art. “A paradox shows reality in its most pure form. It loosens what is stuck.

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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.