Play buttonPablo Picasso Modern Technology Reveals a Hidden Painting Underneath Picasso’s ‘The Blue Room’My Modern Met - Kelly Richman-AbdouModernist master Pablo Picasso once observed that “there is only one way to look at things until someone shows us how to look at them with different eyes.” Though likely referencing the ability of avant-garde
Play buttonOxford University Oxford’s Free Online Lectures Teach You How to Think Clearly During ArgumentsMy Modern Met - Emma TaggartHave you ever struggled to articulate yourself during an argument? It can be hard to get your point across during heated moments, which often leads to even more frustration and unresolved issues. But aren’t
Play buttonArt Funny Little Matchboxes Feature Illustrations of Cats in Bars Who’ve Had One Too ManyMy Modern Met - Emma TaggartMost would agree that alcohol and silly scenarios go hand in hand. Whether those nights were the best of times or times you’d rather forget, we’ve all been there. Denver-based artist Arna Miller and her
Art Prolific Painters Share Their Top Tips for Painting Extraordinary PortraitsMy Modern Met - Sara BarnesPortrait painting is a tricky subject. Often, you’re trying to achieve a person’s likeness—which is itself challenging enough—while also focusing on technique. But the fact that a good portrait is hard
Beatrix Potter The Art of Beatrix Potter: From Scientific Studies to Beloved Children’s BooksMy Modern Met - Kelly Richman-AbdouNo children’s author has captured hearts quite like Beatrix Potter. Inspired by flora and fauna found in the enchanting English countryside, Potter penned and illustrated 28 books, including the universally
Play buttonDesign Researchers Have Figured Out a Way to Move 25 Tons of Stone by HandMy Modern Met - Sara BarnesWhen it comes to moving 25 tons of stone, heavy machinery is probably the first option that comes to mind. But, if we consider massive monuments like the Moai on Easter Island, there must’ve been some
Científicos analizan ADN antiguo para resolver el misterio de quién construyó StonehengeMy Modern Met - Regina SienraRodeada de misterio, Stonehenge está entre las zonas arqueológicas más famosas del mundo. Este monumento prehistórico ha desconcertado a los académicos por siglos, lo que ha resultado en docenas de teorías
Art Illustrator Imagines a World Where Gentle Giant Animals Live Among HumansMy Modern Met - Sara BarnesJapanese artist Monokubo imagines a world where larger-than-life animals roam the land and live among us. Through her fantastical digital paintings, the gentle giants are sources of comfort when their
Studio Ghibli está buscando a talentosos artistas para su nueva producción animadaMy Modern Met - Sofia VargasSi algunas vez has soñado con trabajar en una de las legendarias películas de Studio Ghibli, esta es tu oportunidad. Desde Mi vecino Totoro hasta El viaje de Chihiro, el estudio de animación ha producido
10 Art Books That Will Nourish Your Creative Soul This MonthMy Modern Met - Sara BarnesThe weather outside is no longer frightful, and it’s a delightful time to enjoy the outdoors. A good book is an ideal companion; not only are you getting some sun, but you’re stimulating your mind, too.
This Bob Ross Cereal Is a Happy Little Breakfast with an Inspiring MessageMy Modern Met - Sara BarnesIn a hectic world that’s always on the go, Bob Ross is a symbol of gentle, much-needed calmness. The painter and television host had the ability to help everyone—no matter their artistic prowess—to see
Este cereal de Bob Ross es un desayuno feliz con un mensaje inspiradorMy Modern Met - Sofia VargasEn un mundo caótico y en constante movimiento, Bob Ross es un símbolo de gentileza y de la muy necesaria calma. El pintor y presentador de televisión poseía una gran habilidad para ayudar a cualquiera—sin
Art Artist Uses Tape to Turn Flat Surfaces into Fun and Colorful 3D IllusionsMy Modern Met - Emma TaggartNew York-based artist Aakash Nihalani is known for his playful optical illusion installations that blend graphic, cartoon worlds with reality. He uses a variety of material, including tape, paint, paper,
Artista convierte superficies planas en divertidas y coloridas ilusiones ópticasMy Modern Met - Regina SienraEl artista Aakash Nihalani, quien reside en Nueva York, es conocido por sus divertidas instalaciones de ilusión óptica que mezclan mundos gráficos y caricaturescos con lo real. Valiéndose de materiales
Play button Pisanka: La hermosa tradición de los huevos de Pascua ucranianos y cómo puedes hacer los tuyosMy Modern Met - Sofia VargasEl comienzo de la primavera también indica que se acerca la Pascua, y para muchas personas eso significa una cosa: es hora de empezar a decorar huevos. Pero, ¿sabías que en Ucrania, la decoración de huevos
History The Fabergé Egg: How Imperial Russia’s Most Elaborate Easter Gift Came to BeMy Modern Met - Emma TaggartYou’ve probably heard of Fabergé eggs—opulent, egg-shaped ornaments decked with gemstones and precious metals—but did you know about their history with Imperial Russia? These highly collectible objects
Huevos Fabergé: El origen del regalo de Pascua más elaborado de la Rusia imperialMy Modern Met - Regina SienraProbablemente has escuchado de los huevos Fabergé—adornos opulentos en forma de huevo con piedras y metales preciosos—pero, ¿conocías su historia con la Rusia imperial? Estos objetos altamente coleccionables
Parallel Universes Photographer Discovers a “Hidden City” in Reflections of New York City SkyscrapersMy Modern Met - Sara BarnesCuriosity is at the heart of photographer Navid Baraty’s image making. Whether he is braving disorienting deserts or capturing total solar eclipses, his interest in the world (and beyond) results in compelling
Estas gigantes manchas de pintura inspiradas en el test de Rorschach en realidad son dibujos a lápizMy Modern Met - Regina SienraA primera vista, las piezas de Cj Hendry parecen enormes manchas de pintura al óleo. Sin embargo, en realidad son dibujos hechos con lápices de colores. La talentosa artista ha dibujado estas salpicaduras
Stonehenge Scientists Analyze Ancient DNA to Solve Mystery of Who Built StonehengeMy Modern Met - Kelly Richman-AbdouShrouded in mystery, Stonehenge is among the world’s most famous ancient ruins. The prehistoric monument has perplexed archaeologists for years, culminating in endless theories about who built it and Finally,
Art Studio Ghibli Is Searching for Talented Artists to Work on a New Anime ProductionMy Modern Met - Emma TaggartIf you’ve ever dreamed of working for legendary anime film company Studio Ghibli, now could be your chance. From My Neighbor Totoro to Spirited Away, the Japanese studio has produced some of the most and
Empire State Building My Modern Met’s Art + Culture Guide to New York CityMy Modern Met - Sara BarnesNew York City has earned the reputation of being “the city that never sleeps” with good reason. There is so much to do and see that you’ll never be bored! From amazing museums to culinary delights from
Sujetalibros de superhéroes salvan el día al mantener tus libros en su lugarMy Modern Met - Sofia VargasAlgunas personas casi necesitan tener superpoderes para mantener su espacio en orden. Si eres una de ellas, conocemos a un par de héroes que pueden venir a rescatarte. Con estos sujetalibros de superhéroes
Japan Japan’s Enchanting Wisteria Tree Tunnels Belong on the Pages of Fairy TalesMy Modern Met - Sara BarnesJapan is well known for its bountiful cherry blossom trees, but that’s far from all of the enchanting beauty that the country has to offer. Wisteria trees, with their cascading vines, make the perfect
Los encantadores túneles de árboles de wisteria en Japón nos recuerdan a los cuentos de hadasMy Modern Met - Regina SienraJapón es conocido, entre otras cosas, por sus abundantes árboles de cerezo, pero definitivamente no es lo único que la belleza natural de este país tiene para ofrecer. Los árboles de Wisteria –o glicinas–,
Play buttonHistory Pysanky: The Beautiful Tradition of Ukrainian Easter Eggs and How to Make Your OwnMy Modern Met - Jessica StewartThe start of spring means that Easter is on the horizon, which for many people means one thing—it’s time to start decorating eggs. But did you know that in Ukraine, Easter egg decorating is an important
Esta artista adolescente pintó a mano su propio vestido de graduaciónMy Modern Met - Sofia VargasLa estudiante Ciara Gan, quien reside en Manila, recientemente se enfrentó a un problema que muchos de nosotros hemos tenido antes. La joven no encontraba el vestido perfecto para una ocasión especial—en
Winners of 2019 Wet Plate Competition All Use an Age-Old Photography TechniqueMy Modern Met - Emma TaggartInvented by Frederick Scott Archer and Gustave Le Gray in 1851, wet plate photography is one of the oldest photography techniques. It’s sometimes referred to as the collodion process and involves coating,
Art These Giant Rorschach Paint Blots Are Actually Colored Pencil DrawingsMy Modern Met - Emma TaggartAt first glance, the work of Cj Hendry looks like colorful blobs of oil paint. However, they’re actually colored pencil drawings. The talented artist has been drawing lustrous blobs of paint for years,
Play button La fuente Helvetica se actualiza por primera vez en 35 añosMy Modern Met - Sofia VargasLa fuente Helvetica es una de las más populares del mundo. Desde letreros en las calles hasta anuncios en espectaculares, está en todos lados (aunque no te des cuenta). Fue creada en 1957 por el diseñador
