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April 27, 2019

8 World-Famous Artists Who Were Drawn To Working in Pastel

When you think of great artists like Pierre-Auguste Renoir and Pablo Picasso, chances are their works on canvas come to mind. However, most of art history’s master painters dabbled in more than just oils and acrylics. In fact, many had a penchant for pastel. Whether used to sketch preliminary studies or create polished masterpieces, pastel has played a big role in many painters’ practices.

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April 17, 2019

The Fabergé Egg: How Imperial Russia’s Most Elaborate Easter Gift Came to Be

You’ve probably heard of Fabergé eggs—opulent, egg-shaped ornaments decked with gemstones and precious metals—but did you know about their history with Imperial Russia? These highly collectible objects were manufactured under the supervision of Peter Carl Fabergé between 1885 and 1917. The first was crafted for Tsar Alexander III, who decided to give his wife—the Empress Maria Feodorovna—an extra special Easter gift in 1885.

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April 15, 2019

Brilliant Embroidery Uses Thread to Mimic Luscious Hair Flowing Off the Hoop

From thread painting to “floating” textile motifs, the boundaries of embroidery are being pushed and blurred more and more by contemporary textile artists. Bernita Broderie is helping to enhance this wave of contemporary embroidery art with her brilliant use of cotton threads. She uses the common fibers to render three-dimensional hairstyles that cascade from embroidery hoops in wonderfully unexpected ways. The French crafter’s hand-stitched designs are made using various hair-colored yarns stitched into raw cotton fabric.

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April 6, 2019

Interview: The Alphabet Poetically Reimagined with the Human Body

The alphabet is a source of inspiration for many creatives, past and present. From calligraphy to hand-drawn letter art, our familiar abcs are often transformed from standard typefaces to eye-catching works of art. Hollywood photographer Douglas Kirkland and his wife Françoise are two of the latest contemporaries to artistically interpret the standard alphabet in a new way. Taking inspiration from Erté's iconic Art Deco-style Alphabet Suite (created between 1927 and 1967)

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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.