Art
May 21, 2019

Interview: Dreamy Animal Portraits Show Species Impacted by Environmental Issues

Swedish artist Andreas Häggkvist crafts dreamy works of art with a dual purpose. His surreal animal portraits—which he refers to as “art with heart”—are both aesthetically alluring and packed with deeper meanings, perfectly pairing his artistic skills with his passion for the environment. With experience in advertising and a background in graphic design, Häggkvist has mastered the art of sending a message.

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Creative Products
May 17, 2019

This Epic ‘Game of Thrones’ Lamp Looks Like a Dragon Breathing Fire

With Game of Thrones reaching its final episode, many fans of the television series will be sad to see it go. However, just because the show is coming to an end, it doesn’t mean you can’t continue to have some Westeros drama in your life. Thanks to Adam at 3Demon, you can bring some fantasy vibes to your home with a 3D-printed, fire-breathing dragon lamp.

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Art History
May 16, 2019

‘The Death of Marat’: A Powerful Painting of One of the French Revolution’s Most Famous Murders

In the middle of the 18th century, French artist Jacques-Louis David pioneered a new genre of painting. Aptly titled Neoclassical, this movement was seen as a revival of the idealized art of Ancient Greece and Rome. Though rendered in a style reminiscent of antiquity, Neoclassical paintings often feature contemporary scenes and subjects. This is the case in many of David's works, including The Death of Marat, one of his most well-known paintings.

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Photography
May 16, 2019

Interview: Photographer Transforms Our Ordinary World into Impossibly Surreal Scenes

A cyclist glides down the road only to find out that the path forward has been cut in half like scissors to a piece of paper. In a different part of the world, a man approaches the shore in his canoe and discovers that the ripples have shattered the water into mirrored glass shards. These surreal moments are the subjects of two fantastical photographs by Erik Johansson.

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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.