Posts by Alice Yoo

Art
May 5, 2015

Colorful Kaleidoscope Dome Dazzles in Hong Kong

A new public art installation has sprung up in Shatin Park in Hong Kong that's dazzling those who enter. Kaleidome, by LAAB, is a dome shaped structure made up of 262 polyhedral cells of polished stainless steel. Each cell is like a small window out into the world. Similar to a kaleidoscope, when you put your face in the center of a cell, your face appears multiplied because of the mirror-like surfaces.

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Art
May 4, 2015

May the 4th Be With You: 20+ Magnificent Artworks That Celebrate Star Wars

May the Fourth Be With You! As most of you already know, today is Star Wars Day, the unofficial day to celebrate all things related to the cinematic saga. According to staticbrain.com, the Star Wars franchise is hugely popular amassing an estimated $27 billion in revenue. Looks like fans around the world are observing the day, and even NASA got into the act, which you can see by their funny tweets.

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Embroidery
April 30, 2015

Intricate Stitched Portraits of People by Maria E. Pieres

Colombia-born Los Angeles-based artist Maria E. Pieres uses traditional needlepoint to create intricate works of modern art. Her portraits of people are comprised of detailed stitch patterns. Each of her subjects, which range from close friends to new acquaintances, sat for the artist as she stitched their portraits. In the piece above, entitled Leo, Pieres's godson is seen staring at the viewer while one of his eyes is masked behind his long bangs.

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Design
April 28, 2015

3D-Printed Nests Bring Birds Back Into Cities

A team of architects and designers have come together to explore how 3D printing technology can help our flying friends. Printednest aims to bring birds back into cities with its 3D-printed bird feeders. As 3D Print states, “Designed to adhere to the smooth, exterior surfaces of urban structures from apartment buildings to office buildings, these 8″ tall objects are the result of an ambitious urban revival program.

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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.