___ POPULAR ALL TOPICS ENGLISH MEMBERSHIP Art LIKE MY MODERN MET ON FACEBOOK Best of 2021: Top 10 Incredible Art Installations Celebrate a Return to Public Life Coming off of a year unlike any other in recent history, artists were ready to get back to work as the world started opening up again. While social justice issues and the pandemic still sparked moving works of art, plenty of artists also moved beyond those themes to explore new territory. The result is 10 art installations that are not only the best of 2021, but also varied in their approach. READ ARTICLE By My Modern Met Team on December 2, 2021 100+ Drawing Ideas That Will Get You Sketching Right Now Practice is a vital part of perfecting your drawing skills. READ ARTICLE These Portable Art Supplies Make the Perfect Gifts for Creatives On the Go Artists that are on-the-go know that when it comes to art supplies, portability and durability are key. READ ARTICLE Empowering Portraits Inspired by Byzantine Art Embellished With Gold and Precious Stones Photography-based artist Tawny Chatmon is known for her intimate photographic portraits that are often adorned in a gilded splendor reminiscent of a Gustav Klimt painting. However, for her latest series If I’m No Longer Here, I Wanted You to Know, the artist actually drew much of her inspiration from Byzantine art and religious iconography. READ ARTICLE By Arnesia Young on November 29, 2021 Illustrated Cloud Creatures Creep Through Rural Landscapes Like Gigantic Ghosts Clouds can be pretty gloomy, but these misty creatures by Barcelona-based Vorja Sánchez are particularly ominous. READ ARTICLE Vibrants Paintings Look Like Kaleidoscopic Flowers Pressed on Canvases Former fashion designer and fine artist Yuta Okuda creates mesmerizing abstract paintings that highlight the beauty of the “little things”... READ ARTICLE LET'S CONNECT Receive our Weekly Newsletter. We’re also on Pinterest, Tumblr, and Flipboard. Want to advertise with us? Visit My Modern Met Media. GET OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIBE VISIT OUR STORE Baby Nessie Tea Infuser by OTOTO $14.00 SHOP ALL PRODUCTS BECOME A MY MODERN MET MEMBER As a member, you'll join us in our effort to support the arts. BECOME A MEMBER Explore member benefits FEATURED PRODUCTS SHOP ALL PRODUCTS VINTAGE-INSPIRED BIRD SCARF by Shovava $62.00 FRIDA KAHLO ACTION FIGURE by Today is Art Day $29.99 BIG WOODEN CAT PILE GAME by Comma $39.95 VIVIVA COLORSHEETS by Viviva Colorsheets $19.95 Energetic Palette Knife Paintings Capture the Beauty of a Specific Place in Time From grassy fields to turbulent clouds, landscapes are made up of numerous textures. British-Canadian artist Georgia Hart illustrates the layered beauty of the horizon in her striking impasto oil paintings. She exclusively uses palette knives to render the numerous forms on paper. “The thick peaks of paint incorporate another layer into my work, contrasting the delicate and pristine oil paper that purposefully frames bold and often rugged scenes,” she explains to My Modern Met. READ ARTICLE By Margherita Cole on November 27, 2021 Vibrant Illustrations Capture Famous Women Artists Working in Their Studios Art history has largely celebrated the work of male artists, but illustrator Juliana Vido is shining a light on famous... READ ARTICLE 10 Famous Abstract Paintings Every Art Lover Should Know After centuries of tradition, abstract artists sought to make paintings that didn't abide by conventional “rules” like naturalism and perspective. READ ARTICLE Artist Creates Giant “Memento Mori” Drawing of a Skeleton Filled With Plant Life Artist and professor Guno Park is known for his expressive, yet detailed ballpoint pen drawings of people and sights in New York City. In addition to capturing real-life subjects, however, he also makes illustrations that explore deep concepts, such as life and death. His 85 x 51.5 inch graphite drawing entitled Nature of Things is one such piece. It depicts a human skeleton filled with thriving plant life. READ ARTICLE By Margherita Cole on November 25, 2021 Fabric Books Artistically Embellished With Vein-Like Tendrils of Red Thread For many readers, the tactile quality of a real book is irreplaceable. READ ARTICLE Calligrapher Creates Intricate Butterfly Drawing Filled With Countless Symbols and Ornate Patterns UK-based artist Seb Lester creates exquisite calligraphy art inspired by lettering traditions from around the world. READ ARTICLE READ MORE ARTICLES GET OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIBE 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. 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