Design
March 24, 2018

Amazon Just Launched the Prettiest Ceramics Line

This story was originally published on Domino. We have a serious weakness for handmade ceramics, but we're the first to admit that our collection of delicate bowls and beautiful mugs often just sits on the shelf rather being put to use—we're too afraid of breakage or scratches. So we wind up with our pretty pieces, and the pieces we actually use every day. But Amazon’s new ceramics line, Dorotea, is here to change that.

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Art
March 23, 2018

24 Artists, Sculptors, and Illustrators Who Create the “Tiniest Art in the World”

Dating back thousands of years, miniature art had its heyday during the 16th and 17th centuries when tiny paintings were often enclosed in jewelry cases and given as gifts. Today, contemporary artists continue to create incredible, itsy-bitsy masterpieces—some of which are no bigger than your finger tip. In celebration of these present-day painters, crafters, and makers, Chronicle Books has recently published an art book called Think Small that features “the tiniest art in the world.

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Career
March 22, 2018

10 Easy Tips to Learn How to Negotiate Like a Pro

For many creatives, talking about money can be uncomfortable. Yet, the more skilled you are at knowing your value and fighting for it, the more you'll see your business grow. And while there are some who think that negotiating should never be a factor when buying art, the reality is that it's commonplace.

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Landscape Photography
March 22, 2018

Adventure Photographer Captures Majestic Scenes of the Natural World

Pairing a penchant for photography with a love of travel, visual artist Karl Shakur captures sublime snapshots of the natural world. Though based in Kansas, the self-described “adventure enthusiast” shoots in locations all around the world, culminating in a portfolio that is both all-embracing and awe-inspiring. In his mesmerizing photographs, Shakur presents the beauty of the scenery he encounters on his travels.

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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.