Stunning ‘Fold House’ Has a Sweeping Roof That Bends Like a Musical Instrument

Toronto-based architecture firmPARTISANShas designedFold House, a unique single-family home in Southern Ontario. PARTISANS replaced the home with this beautifully modern nature retreat. The main family space includes three bedrooms, four bathrooms, and shared living areas. There is even a vegetable garden to help Friedmann test out new culinary ideas. PARTISANS was able to achieve the dramatic form with a 90-foot beam to support the impressive canopy. The white-oak wave was achieved using a fabrication method of bending wood through compression....

January 25, 2021 · 1 min · 128 words · Valerie Gonzales

¿Qué es el Dadá? Descubre el dadaísmo, el movimiento artístico que causó revuelo en el siglo XX

Estos artistas y creadores se reunieron en Zurich durante sus exilios autoimpuestos y pusieron en marcha el dadaismo. En 1916, el escritor alemanHugo Ballconsiderado el fundador del Dadaabrio elCabaret Voltairecon su pareja y companera dadaistaEmmy Hemmings. Hay varias explicaciones diferentes sobre como surgio el inusual nombre de este movimiento. Theo van Doesburg, Dominio público, vía Wikimedia Commons La version mas popular de la historia encaja bastante bien con la esencia general del dadaismo....

January 25, 2021 · 2 min · 314 words · Sarah Washington

18 of the Most Influential Typefaces and the Design History Behind Them

Typography is a design tool so universally used that almost everyone can name at least one typeface. Before we dive into some famous and historically important typefaces, there are two basic distinctions you should understand. Types of Typefaces It is also important to know that there are three major kinds of typefaces. The first two categories are the most well-known:serifandsans serif. The last category includesdecorative typefacesthat have other details purely for ornamentation....

January 24, 2021 · 4 min · 814 words · Michael Sullivan

6 Norman Rockwell Paintings Depicting the “All American” Culture of the 20th Century

He had a 47-year-long association with TheSaturday Evening Post, for which he provided over 320 cover images. Rendered in his signature realist style, Rockwells paintings were executed with an immense amount of detail. He often used humor in his work and executed his scenes with tremendous respect for his subjects. “Boy With Baby Carriage” by Norman Rockwell, 1916.Photo:Wikimedia Commons(Public domain) The legendary illustrator wanted to create work that made viewers want to sigh and smile at the same time....

January 24, 2021 · 2 min · 379 words · Sarah Sampson

6 ‘Performances’ famosos de Marina Abramović que muestran su inmensa fortaleza

La artista serbia-estadounidense considera que el cuerpo humano es el punto de partida de cualquier desarrollo espiritual. Sigue hacia abajo para conocer algunas de lasperformancesmas impactantes de esta pionera de las artes performativas. Descubre 6performancesde Marina Abramovic que siguen fascinando al mundo. Foto: Rhythm 5, 1974WikiArt(uso justo) Laperformancetuvo lugar en Napoles en 1994. La performance duro 6 horas, durante las cuales los miembros del publico se volvieron cada vez mas agresivos....

January 24, 2021 · 2 min · 401 words · Amy Hart

Pulsating 60-Panel Light Installation Celebrates the Micro Beauty of Yellowstone National Park

The inspiration forPulsecame when Bueno visited Yellowstone National Park and was fascinated by the natural landscape. In 2019, Bueno started looking for local artists in Idaho who wanted to help her visualize the project. The meditative creative process allowed the women to connect with each other as well as to their inner selves. GIF: Adolfo Bueno This part of the process was to me beautiful and highly rewarding. The resulting installation transforms 2D drawings into a multi-layered 3D experience....

January 24, 2021 · 1 min · 173 words · Erica Davidson

Studio Ghibli: todo lo que debes saber sobre el legendario estudio de animación japonés

My vecino Totoro, 1988 Para los fans del anime, no hay nada como las obrasStudio Ghibli. DesdeMi vecino TotorohastaPonyo, cada una de estas encantadoras peliculas permite a los espectadores sumergirse en mundos de fantasia. Sigue leyendo para conocer mas sobre la historia y el futuro de este legendario estudio de animacion. “My vecino Totoro”, 1988 El viaje de Chihiro, 2001 Por que se llamaStudio Ghibli? El nombre Ghibli hace referencia a la palabra italiana para el viento caliente del Sahara....

January 24, 2021 · 1 min · 196 words · Renee Miller DDS

Sunflower-Inspired House Moves Towards the Sun Just Like Plants Do

The hallmark of modernism in the 20th century was the idea that form follows function. Now, architectKoichi Takadais challenging designers to create a new architectural movement focused on environmental responsibility. He believes that in this new style, form follows nature. HisSunflower Houseresponds to this call as a single-family home designed to create its own energy. It was commissioned by Bloomberg Green so you can meet the standards of a greener future for Europe....

January 24, 2021 · 1 min · 194 words · Judy Brown

5 Jacob Lawrence Paintings Depicting Powerful Moments From African American History

Other works celebrate the vibrancy of life in Harlem and the fight for equality. Read on to discover five of Lawrences works that capture his unique artistic style. Discover five Jacob Lawrence paintings that powerfully illustrate African American history and culture. Each work has its own caption. ForPanel 57,it reads, The female workers were the last to arrive north. Female domestic workers in the South were poorly paid and often struggled to make ends meet....

January 23, 2021 · 2 min · 261 words · Mark Pierce

Artist Unearths Intricate Hand-Carved Designs From Dozens of Layers of Acrylic Paint

Multidisciplinary artistHannah Jensenuses herprintmakingbackground to render intricate masterpieces with her own twist. When the paint is peeled away, a picture full of depth, texture, and shadow is revealed. Inspiration for her visual language includes her natural surroundings in New Zealand. While some of her topographical carvings reveal several different hues, others keep to a more limited color scheme. New Zealand-based artist Hannah Jensen creates amazing carvings inspired by nature. She carves her pieces from boards that are layered with 40 to 80 layers of acrylic paint....

January 23, 2021 · 1 min · 115 words · Heather Perez

Estos elaborados diseños emergen al tallar decenas de capas de pintura acrílica

La artista multidisciplinariaHannah Jensenusa su experiencia en elestampadopara crear elaboradas obras maestras con un giro propio. Cuando se retira la pintura, la artista revela un cuadro lleno de profundidad, texturas y sombras. Su lenguaje visual se inspira en el entorno natural de Nueva Zelanda. Mira a la artista en accion en los siguientes videos.

January 23, 2021 · 1 min · 54 words · Logan Spencer

Haz tus propios vitrales en casa con estos coloridos kits DIY

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January 23, 2021 · 3 min · 597 words · Natalie Callahan

Want to Sell Your Handmade Products on Etsy? Here’s How to Get Started Today

Photo:Stock Photosfrom Dean Drobot/ShutterstockThis post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. hey readour disclosurefor more info. Photo:Stock Photosfrom Dean Drobot/ShutterstockThis post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please readour disclosurefor more info. Do you have a handmade product that you want to introduce to the world? One of the best places to do that is onEtsy....

January 23, 2021 · 4 min · 770 words · Russell Little