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.
Museums
January 21, 2010

Modern Architecture – Jeju Provincial Art Museum (8 pics)

The natural beauty of Jeju Island in South Korea serves as a backdrop for this museum designed by Seoul-based architects Gansam Partners. Situated within the Halla Mountains, the recently completed Jeju Provincial Art Museum accentuates the surrounding natural environment through material selection and carefully designed views of the exterior. Made of local Jeju stone and concrete, the museum blurs the boundary between man-made and natural.

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Street Art
January 14, 2010

Urban Street Art: Vhils Scratches the Surface (5 pics + video)

Portuguese-born Alexandre Farto aka Vhils is an amazing, super-talented street artist that you've probably never heard of. Using tools like a power drill, chisel, and different types of paint, Vhils literally scratches off the surface of buildings to create his masterpieces. His latest carved piece (above) was recently seen on the streets of Moscow, Russia. “It's a process of trying to reflect upon our own layers.

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Uncategorized
January 5, 2010

Beautiful Winter Scenes (15 photos)

We're in the thick of winter and blankets of white snow have covered gorgeous landscapes around the globe. Tall trees glisten with powder, while magnificent reflections are seen on frozen lakes. Through these breathtaking photos, Finnish photographer Kari Liimatainen give us a reason to appreciate winter, and shows us the true natural beauty of our world.

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Uncategorized
December 26, 2009

Modern Architecture – An Angel’s Sleek Wings (6 pics)

Is it just me or do these buildings look like the sleek wings of a lightning-quick angel? Perkins+Will's Master Plan for SANY Beijing won first place in the “Conceptual Design” category at the 8th International Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism. The judging committee based their award selection on four central themes of the exhibition: spatiality, connectivity, originality and sustainability.

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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.