Art

April 26, 2024

Artist Daniel Arsham Helps Blind Man Enjoy His Tactile Sculpture

Have you ever considered what it would be like to visit an art exhibition without being able to see it? It may seem strange, but for millions of visually impaired people, this is a reality. But just because someone might not be able to see the art doesn't mean that they can't appreciate it. A recent video of artist Daniel Arsham showing Dr.

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April 24, 2024

Artist Uses Household Items to Brilliantly Recreate Masterpieces From Art History

Art history's greatest masterpieces have inspired creatives across generations to pick up a pencil or a paintbrush. For Adam Hillman, they motivate him to gather household items and recreate these famous paintings in his own unique style. Working with a wide array of objects, Hillman cleverly brings these works to the 21st century but keeps them easily recognizable, reminding us of their timeless quality.

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April 23, 2024

This Online Class Lets You Dive Into the Creative Possibilities of Mixed-Media Art

For a fun, freeing creative experience, why not try working with mixed media? Combining different mediums can open up new creative possibilities. Whether you want to use ink, paper, acrylics, wood, or found objects, mixed-media art gives you permission to break all of the rules. If the idea sounds intriguing but you aren't sure where to start, My Modern Met Academy is here to help.

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April 15, 2024

Japanese Artist Yayoi Kusama Was the Top-Selling Contemporary Artist of 2023

The style of Yayoi Kusama's art is nothing short of iconic. Brightly colored, imaginative, and covered in polka dots, the Japanese artist's larger-than-life aesthetics, both in her art and her self expression, are arguably some of the most striking works to come out of the 21st-century art world. Art collectors certainly seem to think so. The latest Hiscox Artist Top 100 report found that Kusama was the top-selling contemporary artist of 2023.

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