Acrylic Painting
May 30, 2025

Artist Captures the Quiet Strength of Women Through Eastern-Inspired Portraits [Interview]

Many women learn to hold back their emotions—not due to a lack of strength, but because society has taught them to navigate expression carefully. This idea is captured in the work of Turkish artist Zarife Gizem İbrahimoğlu, whose portraits of women convey subtle emotions and a quiet strength beneath composed expressions. İbrahimoğlu draws inspiration from Eastern culture, textiles, and traditional art, often painting her subjects in kimonos or surrounded by patterned fabric.

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Travel
May 29, 2025

London Hotel Serves Afternoon Tea Featuring Cakes Inspired by Hokusai’s Iconic Woodblock Prints

Afternoon tea is a classic British tradition, but the Rosewood London has elevated it into a literal art form. Their Art Afternoon Tea at Mirror Room is a visually stunning, immersive experience inspired by the legendary Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai. Famous for his woodblock prints, Hokusai’s most celebrated works have been reimagined as a collection of elaborate art cakes that are almost too beautiful to eat.

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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.