Street Art
February 18, 2019

Beautiful Wall in Paris Displays 311 Different Ways to Say “I Love You”

Artists Frédéric Baron and Claire Kito pay tribute to love via an outdoor wall in Paris’ Jehan-Rictus Square. Aptly called the Wall of Love or the I Love You Wall (Le Mur Des Je T’aime), it features 612 lava tiles that repeat the adoring phrase “I love you” in 311 different languages. Included in this massive mix are the 192 languages of the United Nations.

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DIY
February 15, 2019

Learn How Acrylic Mediums Can Transform the Way You Use Paint

Acrylic paint is popular because of how easy it is to use. With just a couple of your favorite colors, a paintbrush, canvas, and water, you can start creating beautiful works of art. Unlike oils, there are no long drying times or special tools needed to clean your brushes. This makes acrylics perfect for traditional painting, but they also lend themselves to adorning objects and mixing media.

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Modern Art
February 13, 2019

10 Surprising Facts About Pablo Picasso

As one of the most important artists of the 20th century, Pablo Picasso has been the topic of numerous books and films. The acclaimed artist lived his life the fullest, remaining active and creative up until his death in 1973 at the age of 91. Perhaps most well known as one of the founders of Cubism, Picasso was a prolific artist, moving through many periods and styles during his lifetime.

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Sculpture
February 12, 2019

Interview: Artist Carves Awe-Inspiring Landscapes Out of Obsolete and Outdated Books

For years, we've been captivated by the inventive creations of interdisciplinary artist Guy Laramée. Boasting a diverse background, Laramée is well-versed in all kinds of art forms, from painting to performance art. If you leaf through his work, however, you will find that his ongoing series of Bookwork appears to be his most passion-filled project. Using innovative sandblasting techniques, Laramée transforms the pages of outdated encyclopedias and obsolete dictionaries into sprawling landscapes.

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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.