Art History
August 27, 2018

Picasso’s Incredible Childhood Paintings Reveal a Different Side of the Modern Artist

Usually, an artist's “early work” refers to pieces completed at the start of their career. In the case of modern master Pablo Picasso, however, the oldest examples of his artistic talent date back much further—beginning, unbelievably, when he was just a child. The prolific painter would go on to have many stylistic changes throughout his long career, but his early period is a peek into his early artistic development.

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Art History
August 26, 2018

The Controversial Life and Art of Post-Impressionist Painter Paul Gauguin

Artist Paul Gauguin is an important figure in modern art. Together with Vincent Van Gogh and Paul Cézanne, the French painter pioneered Post-Impressionism, a movement that emerged in the 1890s. Like his fellow Post-Impressionists, Gauguin was interested in exploring the mind of the artist. While Van Gogh is known for his brushstrokes and Cézanne is renowned for his compositions, Gauguin is traditionally celebrated for his avant-garde color palette—a bright blend of tones inspired by trips to Tahiti.

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Architecture
August 25, 2018

Noma Serves Cozy Decor Alongside World-Class Food

Dining is an experience that starts the moment you enter a restaurant. Noma, an establishment in Copenhagen, nails this culinary encounter from the very beginning with their stunning contemporary decor. The airy, open space is affixed with neutral tones and a variety of textures that complement the world-class dishes of renowned chef René Redzepi. This is the second iteration of Noma—or as it’s known, Noma 2.0.

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Drawing
August 24, 2018

French Artist’s Comical Illustrations Offer an Honest Look at Motherhood

Illustrators often draw inspiration from their own lives. From overheard conversations to intimate moments, many real-life encounters unexpectedly double as artistic muses. This approach is intrinsic to the work of Nathalie Jomard, an artist who comically chronicles the ups, downs, and day-to-day realities of motherhood. In each colorful drawing, Jomard offers an honest glimpse into life as a young mom.

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My Modern Met

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