Art

December 12, 2020

Architecture Student Sketches Bird’s Eye View of Exquisite Imaginary Cities

Russian artist Aysylu Zaripova captures the complexity of buildings and cityscapes in intricate large-scale sketches. These fantastic drawings show the schematics for imaginary places from extreme perspectives so that they appear to be three-dimensional. While currently an architecture student at Kazan State University of Architecture and Engineering, Zaripova shares some of her best urban sketches on her Instagram where they've garnered thousands of likes and comments.

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December 8, 2020

Giant Sculpture Opens Its Chest To Reveal a Fern-Covered Tunnel People Can Walk Through

Multidisciplinary artist and sculptor Daniel Popper creates interactive public art installations which are often monumental in scale. The Cape Town-based artist's work encourages audiences to contemplate diverse themes. Known for his installations blending sculpture and stage design at music festivals, Popper's figurative sculptures have become iconic for the way they beckon the viewer to embrace their physical surroundings.

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December 3, 2020

More Mysterious Monoliths Pop Up and Disappear Around the World

In the midst of enthusiastic speculation surrounding the strange metal monolith discovered amidst the red rock of the Utah desert (and its subsequent disappearance), an almost identical monolithic structure appeared thousands of miles across the earth. It was standing on a hill overlooking the city of Piatra Neamt in Romania. Then, only four days after the surprising discovery, this one mysteriously vanished, too.

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November 30, 2020

17 Best Watercolor Paint Sets Both Beginners and Professional Artists Will Love

Since gaining widespread popularity in the 18th century, watercolor painting has been a favorite of amateur and professional artists alike. Its portability makes it the perfect medium to take on the road, allowing artists to sketch en plein air or rapidly work out ideas. But with so many available brands, what are the best watercolor sets on the market? And what to look for when selecting watercolor paint?

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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.