Takashi Murakami Premieres First Retrospective Exhibition in Canada

Inside, visitors can see familiar characters, from Murakami’s smiling flowers to the iconic Mr. DOB. This is exemplified by the inclusion of his more recent paintings depicting groups of Buddhist monks known as Arhats. (Photo: Rachel Topham, Vancouver Art Gallery) Takashi Murakami, Waterfall Appears in the Ocean! Installation view of Takashi Murakami: The Octopus Eats Its Own Leg, exhibition at the Vancouver Art Gallery with ‘Chakras Open' and ‘I Drown Under the Waterfall of Life', 2017, in the rotunda, © Takashi Murakami/Kaikai Kiki Co....

February 10, 2018 · 2 min · 403 words · Heather Morales

Dreamy Photos Capture the Storybook Love Between Pastel Parrotlet Birds

This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. like 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. Birds have an exquisite beauty that is amplified by fine art photography. Hi-tech lenses and macro techniques showcase the incredible details of their brilliant plumage....

February 9, 2018 · 1 min · 139 words · Heather Johnson

Exploring the Major Contributions of the Lesser-Known ‘Northern Renaissance’

In the 15th century, artistic tastes throughout Europe started to shift. This change resulted in a period known as theRenaissance, a 300-year golden age of enlightenment. This approach culminated in an artistic revival that helped bring Europe out of its Dark Ages. Here, we look at the lesser-known Northern Renaissance, exploring its history and presenting its achievements. What is the Northern Renaissance? It is characterized by a realistic approach to painting, improved techniques, and the proliferation of printmaking....

February 9, 2018 · 1 min · 190 words · Frances Hill

Incredible 3D Drawings Pop Off the Page and Sink Into the Ground

Hungarian anamorphic artistSandor Vamoscreates incredible trick-of-the-eye 3D drawings that seem to jump from the page. The artist shares the secrets behind his illusions with time-lapse videos on hisYouTube channel, capturing his fascinating process. you’re able to also follow Vamos onInstagramto find more of his work. Watch how the illusions are created. Sandor Vamos:Facebook|Instagram|YouTube|Deviant Art Related Articles: 3D Illustrations Come Alive on the Page!

February 8, 2018 · 1 min · 63 words · Richard Watts

Professional Photographer Shares Tips for Capturing the Perfect Seascape

This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. just 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. Crashing ocean waves and scenic visual landscapes make seascapes an irresistible subject for many photographers. But, getting the final results that you’d like isn’t always easy....

February 7, 2018 · 3 min · 445 words · Teresa Dawson

Laser Mapping Unearths 60,000 Ancient Maya Structures in Guatemalan Jungle

Peten jungle, Guatemala Before. This breakthrough discovery changes everything archeologists previously thought about this ancient culture. Peten jungle, Guatemala After. Peten jungle, Guatemala – Before. Tikal site, trees (Photo: Wild Blue Media) LiDAR (Wild Blue Media) Peten jungle, Guatemala After, Alberts pyramid find. Peten jungle, Guatemala – After. Tikal site, LiDAR (Photo: Wild Blue Media) White Boxes showing some of the 60K new structures LiDAR has revealed (Photo: Wild Blue Media)...

February 5, 2018 · 1 min · 115 words · Rebecca Hampton

Henri Matisse: el maestro del color que dejó huella en el arte moderno

El periquito y la sirena 19521953 por Henri Matisse. Acompanado de dos obras de Yves Klein. Coleccion: Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam. “El periquito y la sirena” 1952–1953 por Henri Matisse. Acompañado de dos obras de Yves Klein. Colección: Stedelijk Museum Ámsterdam. Imagen:GJ. van Rooij(CC BY-NC 2.0) Sin embargo, muchos no saben de hubo otras figuras innovadoras antes que ellos. Elarte modernocomenzo su evolucion a principios del siglo XX con movimientos franceses como elcubismo, liderado por Pablo Picasso....

February 2, 2018 · 1 min · 189 words · Andrea Lowery

The Evolution of Picasso’s Painting Style and What Each Artistic Choice Represents

Though prevalent among most master painters, it is particularly emphasized in the paintings of Spanish artistPablo Picasso. Early Work Pablo Picasso was born in Malaga, Spain, in 1881 to two artistic parents. At the young age of 13, Picasso began his career as an artist. He particularly enjoyed painting scenes inspired by his Catholic faith and portraits of his family members. The Artist’s Sister Lola (ca. This is particularly clear in his preference for color, which evolved from naturalistic hues to cooler tones....

February 1, 2018 · 2 min · 349 words · Michael Johnson

6 Artistas que crean maravillosas ilustraciones realistas con lápices de colores

Este articulo puede contener links de afiliados. Si realizas una compra, My Modern Met puede obtener una comision. Por favor lee nuestradivulgacion de afiliadospara mayor informacion. Este artículo puede contener links de afiliados. Si realizas una compra, My Modern Met puede obtener una comisión. Por favor lee nuestradivulgación de afiliadospara mayor información. Gracias a esta caracteristica maleable, es posible crear obras de arte que parecen una pintura fotorrealista. Dibujar con lapices de colores es una practica creativa accesible que cualquiera puede probar....

January 31, 2018 · 2 min · 222 words · Gary Murray

6 Colored Pencil Artists Who Masterfully Create Lifelike Drawings

This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. c’mon 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. Thanks to this malleable characteristic, its possible to create artwork that looks like a photorealistic painting. Colored pencil art is an accessible creative practice that anyone can try....

January 31, 2018 · 1 min · 201 words · Whitney Scott

Meet William Morris: The Most Celebrated Designer of the Arts & Crafts Movement

But do you know the history of how they came to be? Having produced over 50 wallpaper designs throughout his career, Morris became an internationally renowned designer and manufacturer. Other creatives such as architects, painters, sculptors and designers began to take up his ideas. “Strawberry Thief” 1883 viaWikimedia Commons Who was William Morris? The Red House While studying at Oxford, Morris met his lifelong friend, architect Philip Webb. Today, the house is owned by theNational Trustand is open to visitors....

January 28, 2018 · 1 min · 210 words · Morgan Hill

The Significance of Botticelli’s Renaissance Masterpiece ‘The Birth of Venus’

So, why is this painting so famous? Before examining these characteristics, however, it is important to understand the context of the prominent painting. Upon returning to Florence, he resumed regularly painting Roman Catholic depictions. ‘The Birth of Venus' (c. 1486) (Photo viaWikimedia Commons) However, he also began to dabble in new subject matter: Greek and Roman mythology. Additionally, both pieces are rendered in tempera paint, a traditional medium made of pigment and egg yolk....

January 24, 2018 · 1 min · 210 words · Matthew Harrington

Ces Publicités Vintage Sexistes Sont Repensées en Inversant les Rôles de Genre

Vous navez pas besoin de chercher bien loin pour trouver des publicites vintage sexistes. Au milieu du XXe siecle, ces publicites etaient considerees comme tout a fait normales et meme amusantes. Le photographe a eu l’idee pourIn a Parallel Universeapres un Thanksgiving avec ses proches. Au lieu de cela, il espere que cette serie aidera a eclairer les aspects problematiques des publicites imprimees. Eli Rezkallah:Site Web|Instagram|FacebookRemerciements: [Design TAXI]

January 18, 2018 · 1 min · 68 words · Drew Fields