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.
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September 20, 2010

Funny Logo Mash-ups (15 total)

Companies use logos to create global brand recognition. In fact, the tiny icon can be so powerful that, when we see them, we instantly think about their product or service. In this set, we take a look at company logos that we all know and love. But instead of looking at them individually, we mash them up with another, as though a fictional merger has taken place.

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Art
August 31, 2010

Peace vs. Love by Banksy

Banksy recently put up this piece, and it really struck a chord with me. It reminds me of how much unnecessary hate and violence there is in this world. A poignant reminder of just how polarized our world is, even when it appears that, on the surface, we have similar interests.

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Art
August 25, 2010

Incredible 3D Photo Sculptures (14 pics)

Susy Oliveira calls her process “a compromise between sculpture and photography.” Using a foam frame, the Toronto-based artist creates three-dimensional pieces that simulate reality in a very distorted, yet intriguing way. Oliveira examines “our preoccupation with replacing nature with fabricated versions of itself.” She adds that these sculptures express an “opposition between the round aspects of sculpture and the flat aspects of photography, much like bringing a virtual model into a real space.

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Art
August 17, 2010

Top 12 Banksy Pieces of 2010

Banksy is the gold standard when it comes to urban street art. His legendary reputation has only grown since the 2010 release of his intriguing movie, “Exit Through the Gift Shop.” To promote the film, Banksy went into super-overdrive and attacked city walls across North America like there was no tomorrow. The result is an incredible collection of thought-provoking, clever work that only the brilliant Banksy could come up with.

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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.