Posts by Eugene Kim

Eugene Kim

Eugene Kim is the Editor-in-Chief of My Modern Met. In May, 2008, he co-founded the website to create one big city that celebrates creative ideas. His mission is to promote a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.
August 14, 2012

Phlegm’s Latest Mural Works Hand in Hand

Standing four stories high, this new large-scale mural by UK-based street artist Phlegm was recently completed for the Bloop Festival in Ibiza, Spain. Two mechanical arms are seen operating each other, with a little help from the artist's signature characters who look busy performing some basic maintenance.

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August 10, 2012

Magical Photo of Yosemite’s Horsetail Fall

We've seen photos of Horsetail Fall before, but this one by Stan Rapada really stands out from the rest. There's something so magical, or even spiritual, about this image, as gold light illuminates not only the mountain, but the misty air and surrounding trees as well. Horsetail Fall, located in Yosemite National Park in California, is a seasonal waterfall that flows in the winter and early spring.

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August 6, 2012

Radical Glow-in-the-Dark Skatepark

Korean artist Koo Jeong-A has given skateboarders a seriously impressive reason to stay out late. Using green phosphorescent concrete, she created a glow-in-the-dark skatepark decked out with multiple bowls, a cradle, and three separate tunnels to skate through. Koo was inspired by a previous trip to the skatepark's location, Vassivire Island in France, and its “mysterious winter landscape” which was “spooky and very dreamlike.

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August 1, 2012

Nelson Mandela Sculpture Tributes His Unbreakable Spirit

Few people have experienced extreme “ups and downs” in their lives as Nelson Mandela. After being jailed for 27 long years, Mandela established democracy and became president of South Africa in 1994. He has since received more than 250 awards over four decades, including the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993.

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