Art
June 13, 2019

Dip-Dyed Macrame Wall Hangings Add a Modern Pop of Color to Any Room

Macrame wall hangings first became an interior design trend during the 1970s, but fiber artist Rianne Zuijderduin of Teddy and Wool modernizes the craft with her stylish, colorful renditions. Handmade by knotting and braiding 100% high quality cotton cords into intricate patterns, each stunning, geometric design features vibrant dip-dyed gradients that bring a pop of color to any room.

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Installation
June 11, 2019

Monumental Hands Reach Across Venice Canal as a Symbol of Unity

Sculptor Lorenzo Quinn triumphantly returns to Venice with yet another monumental installation. Six pairs of hands stretch across the basin of the historic Arsenal, joining together to create a bridge of unity. At almost 50 feet high and 65 feet wide, Building Bridges is a stunning addition to the city as it experiences the Venice Biennale. And for Quinn, it's a spectacular bookend to his 2017 work in Venice, Support, which garnered worldwide acclaim.

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Sculpture
June 10, 2019

Spinning Kinetic Sculptures Inspired by Fibonacci Sequence Help Reduce Stress

Inspired by the mathematical Fibonacci Sequence, London-born artist Ivan Black created an interactive kinetic sculpture called Square Wave that creates mesmerizing optical illusions when it spins. The Fibonacci formula is often referred to as “nature's secret code,” and is said to command the form of every living thing. Black’s kinetic toy cleverly combines natural forms with the mathematical formula to create a seamlessly integrated mechanism.

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Embroidery
June 9, 2019

25+ Funny Cross Stitches with Unexpectedly Modern Humor

Over the past few years, there's been a resurgence of interest in needlework. What was once associated with your grandmother's house is now marching into contemporary homes. Cross-stitch, one of the oldest forms of needlework, used to be thought of as exclusively for alphabet samplers or decorating doilies. However, we've run across some hilarious stitchers that are taking cues from pop culture, resulting in thoroughly modern pieces that might make grandma blush.

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My Modern Met

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