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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November 27, 2009

Punk Rock Animals (11 pics)

Monkeysniffer08 Not ones to conform to their natural habitat, these punk rock animals love to live life in the fast lane. From monkeys with mohawks to hamsters with nose-rings, there's nothing that these rebels like to do than breaking rules and causing havoc. These punk rock animals come to us from the talented photoshoppers over at Worth 1000. Great work!

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November 17, 2009

X-Ray Vision – Nick Veasey (18 photos)

British photographer Nick Veasey uses X-rays to reveal the inner workings and structure of objects. He takes his X-ray photographs in a shed with a door of lead and steel, and thick concrete walls. While most people use high-powered X-ray machines to look for disease, Veasey uses them to look for beauty. As radiation is highly dangerous, Veasey X-rays cadavers to produce the human elements of his photographs.

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November 9, 2009

Electric Bookcase by Airan Kang (3 pics + video)

I guess this is one way to light up a room… This bright neon art installation named “109 Lighting Books” was created by Airan Kang. The glow-in-the-dark bookcase changes color and is part of the group exhibition “Textual Landscapes” at the Bryce Wolkowitz Gallery in New York City. Although I can't really see how this piece would fit in at a home, it does provide a cool effect.

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October 27, 2009

Stunning Whale-like Structure Can Float Away

Designed by Melbourne-based Peddle Thorpe Architects, Fluid is a whale-inspired pavilion that is sure to be a showstopper at the much-anticipated 2012 World Expo in Yeosu, South Korea. The floating exhibition space is designed around the concept of adaptability, making the structure useful for many different scenarios. The interior of the pavilion is open, capable of hosting various types of events during the Expo.

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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.