Installation
January 24, 2018

Immersive Installation Transforms Empty Foundry with Projections of Iconic Klimt Paintings

Combining art with technology, Culturespaces turns traditional exhibitions into immersive experiences. Through the use of unique multimedia equipment, the company crafts and curates digital shows that “add dynamism to artistic practices, amplify emotions, and reach the largest possible audience.” For Atelier des Lumières, its latest permanent exhibition, Culturespaces has magically transformed a former iron foundry in Paris into a wonderland of Austrian art.

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History
January 24, 2018

How a Gorgeous Landscape Painting Became the Paramount Pictures Logo

When you think of movie production, Paramount Pictures probably comes to mind. It’s one of the largest studios in the U.S. and has been around nearly as long as cinema itself—in fact, Paramount is the fifth oldest studio in the world. Established in 1912 as the Famous Players Film Company, it has come a long way since the pre-talkies days; it’s expanded, for instance, to include DreamWorks Pictures.

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Art
January 23, 2018

Exquisite Paper Wreaths Promote Equality with Empowering Words

With a preference for paper and a focus on feminism, Kansas-based creative Grace D. Chin creates art that is as exquisite as it is empowering. Though formally trained in printmaking, Chin's “craft roots” are evident in her growing collection of handmade wreaths. What started as an imaginative art project has blossomed into a creative call for equality by pairing crepe paper flowers with powerful phrases. Chin carefully crafts the ring-shaped foundation for each piece using floral wire.

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Art
January 22, 2018

Artist Hand-Stitches “Floating Embroidery” on Translucent Tulle Fabric

Embroidery is a delicate art at the best of times, but Russian textile designer Katerina Marchenko takes the skillful craft to the next level. By hand-stitching nature-inspired embroidery designs onto net-like tulle fabric, Marchenko creates mesmerizing floating illusions. The dazzling designs shimmer on the translucent fabric: colorful insects flutter and birds soar through the air, while fish appear to swim inside the embroidery hoop “fish bowls.

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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.