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
July 3, 2012

Vintage Illustrations of the the World’s Greatest Footballers

Andrea Pirlo With Euro 2012 just concluding and Spain arguably becoming the best team ever, we thought it was the perfect time to feature these awesome illustrations of the world's greatest footballers by Stanley Chow. The Manchester-based artist thinks that Pirlo was the player of the tournament and I'd be hard-pressed to disagree with him, especially with that brilliant chipped penalty shot against Germany in the semis.

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Art
June 29, 2012

Superman Pixelated Sculpture Painting

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Nope. It's an awesome pixelated sculpture painting of our favorite superhero, Superman! It's amazing how the painting really springs to life with the three-dimensional pixels shooting out at the viewer. An artist, known only as Samuel, was the creator of this unique artwork which is a masterpiece in its own right.

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Art
June 26, 2012

Star Wars Samurai in Feudal Japan

Darth Vader Vail-based digital artist Clinton Felker adds an Eastern twist on some of our most beloved Star Wars characters, giving them full samurai gear as if they were transported in time to feudal Japan. Light sabers and blaster rifles are replaced with samurai swords and battle axes, and Yoda is seen with several eyes all over his head, meditating in mid-air, while smoking a spliff. The level of detail and creativity is amazing!

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June 24, 2012

Mythical Dragon Loops Around Shanghai River

Symbolizing power and strength, the mythical dragon holds a sacred place in the hearts of the Chinese. To honor this ancient tradition, Bulgarian architecture firm Sonik Module conceptualized this spectacular 60-story-high structure that loops over a manmade river and new park in Shanghai. With various intersections to enter the building, visitors could travel there using a series of roads, vessels traversing the river, and a subway line.

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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.