Photography
April 4, 2019

Interview: Beachcombing Photographer Arranges Her Finds into Rainbow Compositions

Photographer Caroline South is a beachcomber who shares her finds in artful arrangements that celebrate found objects and color. Based in West Sussex, she and her family spend time exploring the southern coastline and uncovering hidden treasures along the way, from plastic objects to sea glass. Once these things are cleaned and organized, she positions them in tidy compositions that allow you to appreciate her discoveries.

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Photo Contest
April 3, 2019

Stunning Winners From the First Annual Infrared Photography Contest

Infrared photography offers an exquisite twist on how we typically view the world. Using infrared filters, the color change has the effect of making the ordinary look as though it’s from another planet. Honoring this type of photography is Kolari Vision, an online store and e-learning site, who recently concluded their first annual infrared photography contest called Life in Another Light.

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Installation
April 2, 2019

Street Artist Transforms Abandoned Factory into a “Mausoleum of Giants”

British artist Phlegm brings his signature characters to life in an epic solo show staged in his adopted hometown of Sheffield. Known for his elongated, fantastical figures that look like a modern bestiary drawn in black and white, Phlegm has easily translated his painted murals into three-dimensional sculptures with Mausoleum of Giants. As the street artist turns more and more to installation art, the show is an incredible look at his artistic growth.

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Art History
April 1, 2019

World’s Most Famous Medieval Illuminated Manuscript Now Viewable Online

In the world of Medieval illuminated manuscripts, there's one work that sits above the rest. The Book of Kells is not only the finest existing work of its kind, it's also an Irish national treasure. Believed to have been created around 800 CE, the work is on permanent display at Trinity College Library in Dublin. But now you can see it in close detail without ever setting foot on Irish soil (or even leaving home).

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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.