Art
February 3, 2019

Interview: Artist Turns Complex Knot Tying into a Sculptural Art Form

Knot tying has always been a key outdoor skill, but Chinese-American artist Windy Chien turns twisting ropes into a beautiful art form. Best known for her 2016 work, The Year Of Knots, Chien learned how to tie a new knot every day for 365 days. From mastering a complicated loop to perfecting obscure bends and hitches, this dexterous craft is now part of the artist’s daily rituals.

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Architecture
February 1, 2019

600 Years of Mexican Architecture Captured in Large-Format Photographs

Internationally renowned photographer Candida Höfer brings her signature large-format architectural photography to New York in a new exhibition. With In Mexico, Höfer tells the story of Mexican architecture through her meticulous interior photographs. As she focuses on the grandeur of spaces devoid of human activity, she invites the public the explore the rich detail and symmetry of each interior.

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Sculpture
February 1, 2019

Ceramicist Uses Science to Craft Clay Bowls Covered in Electroformed Crystals

Ceramicist Sabri Ben-Achour believes that “humans are primed to find beauty in the orderly disorder of nature.” This primal understanding has informed his entire practice, culminating in a growing collection of striking organic bowls. Crafted using controlled processes and intended to resemble natural formations, these vessels speak to Ben-Achour's interest in blurring the line between art and science. Ben-Achour's preference for clay is no coincidence.

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Design
January 31, 2019

Creative Commuter Knits Scarf That Interprets Transit Delays as Bands of Color

If you rely on public transportation, you've likely faced some frustrating situations, from re-routed buses to canceled trains. While it may feel as if no good can come from commutes plagued with problems, German knitter Claudia Weber has found a silver lining. Using her own daily experiences as data, Weber has creatively crafted a “rail delay scarf” that interprets delays as beautiful bands of color.

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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.