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.
Art
August 26, 2010

Investigating Catastrophic Events (7 oil paintings)

The Architect's House In this thought-provoking series, Jonathan Wateridge gives us clues, but expects us to solve the mystery. Another Place consists of seven, large oil paintings depicting scenes from the production and narrative of a fictional American film that is centered around an unseen catastrophic event. The production process of the paintings is reminiscent of film-making.

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Uncategorized
August 18, 2010

Inception-Inspired LEGO Scenes (6 pics)

Opening Scene Most critics would agree, Inception was the best movie of the year. The amount of creativity and imagination that went into the film blew us all away… It was only a matter of time before Inception-inspired LEGO scenes were created. Luckily for all of us, Flickr users Ochre Jelly and Profound Whatever did not disappoint. Do you recognize which scenes they replicated from the movie?

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Uncategorized
August 7, 2010

Ferrari Racepresso Machine (7 pics)

The “Racepresso” espresso machine concept from designer Ilgar Rustamov has been crafted to resemble Formula 1 superstar Michael Schumacher's Ferrari helmet, even though any serious F1 fan knows that Schumacher now drives for Ferrari's arch rival, Mercedes GP. Still, going with his old team is probably a smart move, as Ferrari fans are well known for dropping some serious coin on just about anything with the famous prancing horse emblem.

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Architecture
July 23, 2010

Architects Modernize Traditional Courtyard with Above-Ground Moat and Rooftop Gardens

Above-ground swimming pools have been the latest hot trend, and this one by Guz Architects knocks it out of the park! The architectural design mimics an age-old method of security with a modern twist. It almost looks like a modern moat, perfectly designed to house small sharks. Located in Singapore, the Tangga House is a contemporary interpretation of a traditional courtyard house, with a staircase and entry area forming the focal point of the project.

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