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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Drawing
May 25, 2019

Expressive Ink Sketches Capture the Intricate Details of Italian Architecture

As an art director, computational design student, and “professional travel sketch” artist, Giuliana Flavia Cangelosi wears many creative hats. With such an eclectic approach to art, it comes as no surprise that her body of work is just as diverse. Though wholly inspired by Italy, her drawings range from simple sketches to precise designs, illustrating the breadth of her talents. Cangelosi's portfolio features a collection of beautiful buildings and monuments found across the country.

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Art Supplies
May 24, 2019

Here’s Everything You’ll Need to Set Up Your Own Home Art Studio

More considerations to build your own home studio.   Furniture When investing in furniture for your home studio, it’s best to choose multi-purpose pieces with maximum storage. Desks, cabinets, and drawers with wheels allow you to quickly reconfigure your studio at any time. Wheels also allow you to push furniture out of the way so you can stand back and admire your work from any angle.

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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.