Installation
January 19, 2019

New York Subway Murals Celebrate Influential Icons from Bronx History

In celebration of some of the most influential figures from Bronx history, Brooklyn-based artist Rico Gaston has recently unveiled his series of glass mosaic murals at the 167th Street B/D subway station. Titled Beacons, the eight icons featured include Gil Scott-Heron, Tito Puente, Celia Cruz, Audre Lorde, James Baldwin, Maya Angelou, Reggie Jackson, and Justice Sonia Sotomayor. The MTA (Metropolitan Transportation Authority)

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Painting
January 17, 2019

12 Different Types of Painting That Every Artist Should Know

Over the course of history, the way artists have painted—and the art mediums they use—have evolved. New technology and changing tastes mean that the paints used by artists have continued to diversify. But how do you know which is the right type of paint for you? Many of us are familiar with watercolor, oil, and acrylic paint, but there's so much more out there for artists to explore.

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Sculpture
January 15, 2019

Amazing Architectural Interiors and Detailed Objects Carved into Raw Marble Blocks

Artist Matthew Simmonds has carved out a unique career for himself. Inspired by a lifelong interest in stone buildings, the Copenhagen-based sculptor is known for his exquisite marble models of sacred architecture. Unlike most architectural maquettes of churches, cathedrals, and other buildings, Simmonds’ small-scale sculptures are not free-standing models. Instead, they exist within raw slabs of stone, where they “reveal intricate internal worlds” that are alluringly ethereal yet inherently grounded in earthly shells.

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Classes
January 14, 2019

Get Everything You Need to Learn a New Creative Skill with These Handy “Project Boxes”

Is your Netflix queue looking a little sad? Instead of searching for another show to binge, tune into Bluprint (formerly Craftsy), which is like a Netflix for creative learning. They’ve recently launched a subscription service that has classes on a variety of art and craft subjects as well as video profiles of modern makers and articles to supplement it all. Through their online platform, you can discover how to do things like knitting, embroidery, or baking the perfect cake.

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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.