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Clever Photo of a Badger Musing Over Its Likeness Wins Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Award

No Access by Ian Wood (UK). He set up a small hide on the edge of the road to take this picture. Wood captured the moment after observing badgers eating food scraps locals had set out. “No Access” by Ian Wood (UK). Winner, People’s Choice Award“An ambling Eurasian badger, illuminated by a streetlight, appears to glance up at badgergraffition a quiet road in England, UK.Residents of St Leonards-on-Sea had been leaving food scraps on the pavement for foxes, but Ian noticed that badgers from a nearby sett were also coming to forage....

Colorful Asymmetrical Rugs Capture the Beauty of Arizona’s Unique Topography [Interview]

Theres a certain magic to the desert. Its precisely these organic forms that inspired Sonya Winner and Kevin McClellans recent design collaboration. Released in late 2024, the duos Sedona series reinterprets Arizonas singular landscape as theSedona IrregularandSedona Squarerugs. Having established hereponymous rug studioin 2009, Winner demonstrates an exceptional command over color, weaving, and layering. Read on for our exclusive interview with the duo. How did the two of you decide to collaborate on the Sedona rug project?...

Graffiti Artist Creates Impressive Illusions To Transform Cement Walls Into 3D Art

Traditionally,graffitiartists spray their names on walls, butViletakes the concept to a whole new level. Despite its three-dimensional look, each piece is a two-dimensional illusion on a flat surface. The illusion is already impressive but is even more so when considering the different backgrounds he creates. From lush green plants to open sky to cement walls, Vile can realistically render any environment he desires. Portuguese graffiti artist Vile is known for his impressive illusion art....

Ingenious At-Home Device Produces Water From Thin Air Thanks To NASA-Developed Technology

Spout is an intriguing water source alternative in a moment when questions about sustainability and water accessibility are pressing. With its minimalistic design, it looks deceptively low impact. The filtering tank envelopes a pitcher, and it plugs into an outlet just like any other appliance. Its sized at a reasonable scale and takes up the same space as a large coffee machine. And the mechanics of how that happens is where the magic truly lies....

Mexican Artist Displays 40 Years of Work Blurring the Lines Between Art and Object in New Museum Exhibit

Installation view of the exhibition Gabriel Orozco: Politecnico Nacional. Museo Jumex, 2025.Photo: Gerardo Landa & Eduardo Lopez (GLR Estudio). For over 40 years, Mexican artist Gabriel Orozco has defied what it means to create art. Installation view of the exhibition “Gabriel Orozco: Politécnico Nacional.” Museo Jumex, 2025.Photo: Gerardo Landa & Eduardo López (GLR Estudio). The museum-wide exhibition features 300 objects. In the process, he unsettles what we think we know about the world....

Nueva muestra explora las técnicas con las que Gabriel Orozco desafía las formas de hacer arte

Vista de la exposicion Gabriel Orozco: Politecnico Nacional. Museo Jumex, 2025. Foto: Gerardo Landa & Eduardo Lopez (GLR Estudio). Vista de la exposición Gabriel Orozco: Politécnico Nacional. Museo Jumex, 2025. Foto: Gerardo Landa & Eduardo López (GLR Estudio). Por mas de 40 anos, el artista mexicano Gabriel Orozco ha desafiado las nociones sobre como hacer arte. Aunque es considerada la mayor retrospectiva de Orozco, el no la ve como tal....

Award-Winning Pet Photographer Now Teaches Others the Tricks of the Trade [Interview]

Award-winning pet photographerBelinda Richardsis known for her extraordinary ability to capture the souls of the animals that she photographs. Aside from her photography, Richards is also a skilled teacher. While Richards works from her Melbourne-basedFrog Dog Studios, she’s taking her knowledge on the road. This spring, she’ll teachworkshopsacross the United States and the UK. We had the chance to chat with Richards about her love for teaching and her passion for photographing animals....

Louvre Museum Plans New Grand Entrance Through Global Architecture Competition

The Louvre currently attracts around 8 million visitors annually, making it the most visited museum in the world. Its iconic glass and steel pyramid, designed byI.M. Peiin 1989, currently serves as the main entrance. Photo: wjarek/Depositphotos Keep an eye on theLouvre Museum websitefor more updates on the plans and competition. Photo: nikascorpionka/Depositphotos Macron also announced that Leonardo da VincisMona Lisawill move to a new standalone gallery. Photo: nikascorpionka/Depositphotos Photo: bloodua/Depositphotos...

New Mural in Venice Beach Honors Kobe Bryant by Turning Year of the Snake Into “Year of the Mamba”

Basketball legendKobe Bryant diedin a tragic helicopter accident on January 26, 2020. The most powerful tributes are arguably in his beloved hometown of Los Angeles. I loved the concept and I was thrilled when they selected me for the project. For the design, Carlson drew from Kobe’s nickname. I knew I wanted to include a snake in the design. The snake coils around Kobe in a way that shows the two are forever connected....

Researchers Use Laser Technology To Reveal Tattoos on 1,200-Year-Old Peruvian Mummies

Astudyrecently published in the journalPNAScatalogs this innovative technique, which involves laser-stimulated fluorescence (LSF). Its no surprise, then, that the tattoos unearthed by researchers assume similar designs. Other Chancay tattoos, Pittman continues, include vine-like and animal designs. Photo: Michael Pittman and Thomas G Kaye To learn more about Chancay tattoos and the research teams methodology, read thefull study inPNAS. A recent study uncovered centuries-old Chancay tattoos on Peruvian mummies with astounding clarity using a laser-based technique....

Artist Creates Mural Festival Dedicated to Deaf Artists and the Deaf Community [Interview]

Historically, Fitzpatrick explains,audismhas deprived the deaf community of experiences lacking accessibility or inclusion measures. It should go without saying that the opposite is true. Her mural festival seeks to accomplish just that. To pay mural artists a fair wage for their work. Read on for My Modern Met’s exclusive interview with the artist. What originally inspired you to launch the KissFist Festival, and what is the meaning behind its name?...

Embroidery Artist’s New Book Shines Light on the Art of Slow Stitching [Interview]

This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. hey readour disclosurefor more info. This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please readour disclosurefor more info. And to that end, readers will also find three step-by-step projects that can be tailored to their interests. We couldnt recommend this book highly enough....

Nick Cave’s Largest Sculpture to Date Stands Nearly 26 Feet Tall in a Historic Clock Tower Building

Amalgam (Origin), 2024. Its only fitting, then, that Nick Caves largest sculpture to date inaugurates the space. Like Caves renownedSoundsuitseries,Amalgam (Origin)rejects the expectation of uncovering a coherent face or identity. “Amalgam (Origin),” 2024. (Photo: Dan Bradica Studio) The choice to shield the sculptures face, however, isnt strictly a comment on anonymity or prejudice. They continue the propulsion within Caves practice towards public engagement and the civic and social responsibility of artwork....