Painting
July 14, 2018

Curious About Color Mixing? Here Are the Basics You Need to Know

There’s more to painting than simply applying pigment to canvas. Mixing colors is just as important as the technique or style of your work. Choosing the right hues can make a huge impact in conveying the emotion of a painting; it goes hand-in-hand with the subject matter. Consider, for instance, Picasso’s paintings from his Blue Period. Would they have been as poignant without the use of blue tones?

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Portrait Photography
July 13, 2018

Interview: Evocative Portraits of New York’s Punk Scene Explore Meaning of Modern Tribes

Since 2012, Romanian photographer David Burlacu has called New York City home. The European transplant has made a name for himself as a sought-after portrait photographer, with his work published in The New York Times, Huffington Post, and Rolling Stone. His insightful images capture the spirit of his subjects, whether they're formally posed portraits or candid street shots. Modern Tribes, his new personal project, examines community-based subcultures and their role in modern society.

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Design
July 13, 2018

Engineers Design Chainless Bikes for More Efficient Pedaling

Riding a bicycle can be a messy endeavor. If you aren’t careful, your leg can slip against the greasy chain—an especially troublesome occurrence if you’re a commuter. (No one wants their clothes dirty before they get to work!) Danish company CeramicSpeed, in collaboration with the Mechanical Engineering Department at the University of Colorado, has a solution to this problem.

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Installation
July 12, 2018

Manchester’s Giant Lamp Installation Shines a Light on the City’s Rich History

London-based studio Acrylicize is the design team behind Manchester, England’s newest piece of public art—five giant lamp sculptures situated in Piccadilly Place. Each piece was built to honor and represent a specific time in Manchester’s rich history, as well as celebrate what’s to come. Ranging from 11 to 20 feet tall, the structures are based on different lamp styles from five distinct design eras: Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Victorian, mid-century, and contemporary.

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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.