Sculpture
September 16, 2018

Interview: Artist Brings Inanimate Objects to Life as Funny and Mischievous Characters

Self-described “Humorist, Photographer, [and] Earthling” Terry Border brings everyday objects to life with hand-sculpted wiry limbs and household props. Every image from the Indianapolis-based artist’s Bent Objects series tells a story that brilliantly captures Border’s (slightly twisted) sense of humor and childlike imagination. From personified food to humanized books, each hilarious scene is carefully composed and photographed in the artist’s studio. Border began working with wire back in the early 2000s when he was practicing sculpture.

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Design
September 15, 2018

19th Century Color Guide Is Transformed Into an Online Resource for Designers

Since the 19th century, Abraham Gottlob Werner's Nomenclature of Colours has been an important reference for artists, scientists, and naturalists looking to learn more about how the earth is broken into color. The incredible guide shows the myriad tints and shades that surround us and how pigments blend harmoniously together in order to create innumerable color palettes. Nomenclature of Colours was first published in 1814 and was recently re-published by Smithsonian Books.

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Drawing
September 14, 2018

Artist Delicately Crafts Colorful Illustrations From Foraged Flowers and Botanicals

Seattle-based artist Bridget Beth Collins (aka Flora Forager) gives the term “floral arrangements” new meaning by using found flowers and botanicals to create charming, nature-inspired illustrations. Every petal, leaf, stone, and twig is hand-foraged by the artist while on adventures into the wild landscapes of the Pacific Northwest and walks around her local neighborhood.

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Art
September 13, 2018

What is Art Basel? A Guide to the World’s Biggest International Art Fair

Since 1970, creators, collectors, and dealers of contemporary art have congregated at Art Basel, the world's biggest art fair. Intended to spotlight the top artists of the time and act as a “driving force in supporting the role galleries play in nurturing the careers of artists,” the annual event attracts art perusers and professionals alike.

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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.