Added by Alyssa Anda on March 31, 2011 at 1:30pm —
No Comments
In 2008, fresh out of high school, Karla Read picked up a hobby that would ultimately change the course of her life. After seeing a friend’s blog, she was not just inspired to create one of her own, she decided that she would make her own portfolio. One thing led to another and she ended up moving from Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic to Buenos Aires, Argentina so that she could pursue her…
Continue
Added by Alyssa Anda on March 31, 2011 at 1:00pm —
16 Comments
37-year-old English model Kate Moss proves her supermodel status with this stunning editorial for the May issue of
Vogue Japan. Mert & Marcus photograph the beauty as she poses in gorgeous outfits by Armani Prive, Givenchy and Christian Dior Haute Couture. Both her compelling looks and high fashion attire make this one fabulous…
Continue
Added by Alyssa Anda on March 31, 2011 at 12:30pm —
1 Comment
Canadian woodworker Kino Guérin is an expert in creating unique furniture designs. His latest masterpiece is a table entitled
Why Knot. Guérin enjoys challenges which is apparent in this design. In
Why Not, he decided that he “would make furniture with a unique piece of wood with no legs, no crossbars or supports.”
He continues to share how to achieve this illusion, “To get…
Continue
Added by Alyssa Anda on March 30, 2011 at 1:00pm —
1 Comment
Sheffield-based street artist Phlegm is at it again! His new city center piece looks as if it could have been taken from the pages of his comics.
Spring Sun is reminiscent of his
comic book-inspired street art which we've featured on theMET or his…
Continue
Added by Alyssa Anda on March 30, 2011 at 1:00pm —
1 Comment
Iain Macarthur is an artist from Swindon, United Kingdom who, at the young age of eight, became an art fanatic through cartoon shows and comic books. The Batman series started his obsession with drawing fantasy characters and when he grew older, his style matured to include more detailed illustrations of realistic figures and faces. Cartoons still inspire him, as well as lighting, people’s facial…
Continue
Added by Alyssa Anda on March 30, 2011 at 12:30pm —
2 Comments
Ben Slow is a talented portrait artist from London. His subjects range from beautiful starlets to pop culture icons. “Working from my London studio, I find an exciting dynamic in the contradictory relationship between the glamorous pop images and the raw, unrefined urban context in which such icons are celebrated. The point of my work is to reduce the silhouette to its most elegant and minimal,…
Continue
Added by Alyssa Anda on March 29, 2011 at 2:00pm —
7 Comments
Brazilian bombshell Alessandra Ambrosio is photographed by Gavin Bond for the debut issue of GQ Brazil. Featured on theMET before as a
seductive beauty, Alessandra looks drop dead gorgeous wearing seductive bathing suits and posing against an all-white backdrop.…
Continue
Added by Alyssa Anda on March 29, 2011 at 2:00pm —
No Comments
Let's get light on our feet! For their Spring/Summer 2011 collection, Nike released a new ad campaign
Be Free by Paris-based art photographer
Denis Darzacq and director
Barnaby Roper that shows how women’s training apparel and footwear can be lightweight, breathable, and…
Continue
Added by Alyssa Anda on March 28, 2011 at 1:30pm —
5 Comments
Alex Kisilevich is an award-winning photographer from Toronto, Canada. He was recently named a MFA Candidate for Visual Arts at New York University. His interesting series
On the Surface gives us a look into the future as well as the past. Each subject’s reflection is a vision of adolescence or maturity. In somewhat subtle ways, Kisilevich does an excellent job contrasting young and…
Continue
Added by Alyssa Anda on March 28, 2011 at 1:00pm —
3 Comments
Scotland-based artist Christopher Labrooy sure knows how to make words come alive! He combines graphic design and typography to creates three-dimensional worlds filled with wit and whimsy. Experience modern fonts and see the names of famous architects Frank Gehry, Zaha Hadid, Toyo Ito, and Oscar Niemeyer like never before. Cool bonus? At then end, check out some funky fresh typographic illustrations…
Continue
Added by Alyssa Anda on March 24, 2011 at 1:30pm —
3 Comments
Love Dr. Seuss? Love to read? Then, the New York Public Library was just the place for you! Oustide the library stood a 26-ft tall by 40-ft wide display that spelled out the word "Read." The installation was made up of 25,000 Dr. Seuss books and was created for the program Read Across America. David Stark designed and built the massive display in honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday. Actors Mark Ruffalo…
Continue
Added by Alyssa Anda on March 23, 2011 at 1:30pm —
2 Comments
For Milan Design Week 2011, world renowned French crystal company Baccarat showcases a new collection of lighting solutions as designed by eight international designers:
Alain Moatti and Henri Rivière,
Arik Levy,
Eriko… Continue
Added by Alyssa Anda on March 23, 2011 at 12:30pm —
No Comments
With the dawn of spring comes the fresh face of
Reserved. 26-year-old Polish beauty Magdalena Frackowiak is the face of the clothing line's Spring 2011 campaign. Photographers and fashion designers Zuza Krajewska and Bartek Wieczorek shoot the playful model on the beautiful streets of Buenos Aires, Argentina.…
Continue
Added by Alyssa Anda on March 22, 2011 at 2:00pm —
3 Comments
Photographer Peter Lindbergh shoots talented actress Scarlett Johansson in black and white for the April edition of
Vogue China. Styled by Nicoletta Santoro, Johansson wears a sexy wardrobe by Dolce & Gabbana. Look for the sultry star next in the superhero blockbuster film
The Avengers, which is due in theaters May…
Continue
Added by Alyssa Anda on March 21, 2011 at 12:30pm —
2 Comments
Added by Alyssa Anda on March 11, 2011 at 3:30pm —
5 Comments
The Met has an exclusive story for you! We are always happy to showcase up-and-coming artists, such as Nidhi Chanani. She is an Indian-American artist and designer who, like many of us, creates art because it makes her happy. Below you will find her story and her wonderful illustrations.
From humble beginnings, Chanani was born in Calcutta, India and raised in suburban…
Continue
Added by Alyssa Anda on March 11, 2011 at 3:30pm —
2 Comments
Added by Alyssa Anda on March 10, 2011 at 3:30pm —
2 Comments
You just have to look at houses with a
three-story slide or a
pirate ship bedroom to know that playgrounds are inspiring architectural ideas. This steel slide, designed by Turett Collaborative…
Continue
Added by Alyssa Anda on March 9, 2011 at 1:00pm —
2 Comments
Added by Alyssa Anda on March 9, 2011 at 12:30pm —
2 Comments
Continue
