Photography
May 1, 2018

A Look at the Magical World of Iconic Photographer Rodney Smith

For over 45 years, fine art and fashion photographer Rodney Smith brought his unique vision to the world through his whimsical imagery. Playful and surreal, his photographs graced the pages of TIME, The Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times, among others. Even after his passing in 2016, his legacy carries on through the galleries and museums that continue to display his work, as well as publications and new photographers influenced by his style.

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Furniture
April 30, 2018

Interview: One-of-a-Kind Wood Tables With Blue “Rivers” Brings Nature Indoors

Inspired by the the natural landscape of the Pacific Northwest, artist and designer Greg Klassen hand-makes one-of-a-kind wooden furniture featuring “rivers” and “lakes” made from blue glass. Resembling aerial views of bodies of water and rugged shorelines, each topographical piece from Klassen’s River Collection brings the incredible beauty of nature indoors.

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Art History
April 29, 2018

Celebrate the Elegance and Exuberance of French Rococo Art

Renowned for the lighthearted nature of its fine and decorative art, the Rococo style flourished in 18th-century France. Artists working in this frivolous aesthetic built upon the flamboyance of the Baroque period, adapting its awe-inspiring aesthetic to produce equally extravagant yet distinctively playful works of art. The Rococo movement is predominantly associated with two types of art: painting and decorative pieces.

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Installation
April 27, 2018

Yayoi Kusama’s Latest Installation “Obliterates” an Entire Apartment in Red Flowers

Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama is a living legend thanks to her whimsical, awe-inspiring installation art. Perhaps best known for creating immersive and infinite spaces called Mirror Rooms, another facet of her career revolves around the Obliteration Room, in which viewers “obliterate” otherwise ordinary interior spaces with colorful dot stickers. One of her latest commissions tweaks the obliteration concept ever so slightly and makes it feel totally fresh.

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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.