Art

July 30, 2025

Over 2,100 Illustrations From Charles Dickens Novels Now Available in Online Archive

When you think of “Dickensian literature,” foggy alleyways, forlorn orphans, or grotesque villains may come to mind. That’s due in part to the influence of illustrations meant to aid 1800s readers in envisioning the scenes, characters, and emotions. Charles Dickens was deeply committed to these illustrations, which would portray characters, scenes, and emotions to his readers. Dickens consulted heavily with his artists and sometimes revised his writing to better match the vision of the illustration.

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July 28, 2025

Giant Glowing “Oracles” Use AI To Whisper Philosophical Musings on Life and the Future

Led by artist and founder Nimrod Weis, Australia-based ENESS is a multidisciplinary team that explores the intersection between the virtual and physical world through playful public art. Their latest installation, titled The Whispering Mountains, features “AI-filled,” hill-like creatures at the foot of The Remarkables, a stunning snow-capped mountainscape in Queenstown, New Zealand. These inviting, glowing giants act like “ancient oracles,” waking up as people walk by to tell their stories and share their wisdom.

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July 28, 2025

Artist Explores Mental Health Through Years of Futuristic Cityscape Drawings

For many creatives, the drive to make art comes from an unexplainable part of their psyche. They’re just born to express their inner minds through any means possible, even if that means spending countless hours on their craft. Contemporary French artist Margritt Martinet is one such artist that just needs to draw, no matter how long a piece might take her. She renders large-scale, futuristic cityscapes in pencil and ink that take years to complete.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.