My Modern Met3 days agoAi Weiwei Recreated Monet's 'Water Lilies' Out of 650,000 LEGO Bricksverified_publisherMy Modern Met - Margherita ColeNearly a century after Claude Monet captured the beauty of lily ponds in a series of Impressionist paintings, Ai Weiwei has reimagined the triptych in a radically new way. The contemporary Chinese artist—known for pushing boundaries—used 650,000 LEGO bricks in 22 different colors to reconstruct the …
My Modern Met4 days agoLearn How an Illustrator Transforms Basic Shapes Into Beautifully Detailed Drawingsverified_publisherMy Modern Met - Sara BarnesIf there’s a secret to drawing, it’s that even the most challenging subjects can be broken down into simplified shapes. Doing this makes them easier to tackle, and you can build up your drawing to achieve incredible detail. Illustrator and My Modern Met contributing writer Margherita Cole knows …
My Modern Met5 days agoAmazing ‘Super Mario’ Snow Sculpture Filled With Details From the Beloved Gameverified_publisherMy Modern Met - Sara BarnesSome people can make amazing sculptures with just about anything. And if Redditor PoopNDash is any indication, there is seemingly no limit to the amount of detail that can be achieved with snow. The creatives behind the handle recently shared a spectacular snow sculpture they built with their team, …
My Modern Met6 days agoJR Unveils Giant Installation of Athlete Jumping Over Hong Kong’s Bamboo Scaffoldingverified_publisherMy Modern Met - Jessica StewartThree years after it was originally scheduled, JR‘s enormous art installation has finally taken its place overlooking Hong Kong's Victoria Bay. The French artist didn't let delays brought on by the pandemic stop him from creating Rising Up, which was inaugurated to usher in Hong Kong Arts Month. The …
My Modern Met6 days agoAmazing 3D Murals Look Like They're Bursting From the Wallsverified_publisherMy Modern Met - Margherita ColeAbandoned buildings find new life through Scaf‘s hyperrealistic murals. The self-taught French artist seeks out unconventional places to adorn with his amazing depictions, which range from massive animals to recognizable cartoon characters. Although it is hard to grasp the effect in just one …
My Modern Met6 days agoAmazingly Realistic Animal Sand Sculptures Come Alive on Shoreverified_publisherMy Modern Met - Sara BarnesWhen we think of sand sculptures, castles likely first come to mind. But you can do a lot more with sand than construct tiny buildings; artist Andoni Bastarrika is proof of it. He creates realistic animal portraits that are so lifelike you'll do a double-take when you see them. To create the …
