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.
July 31, 2013

Man Removing Graffiti, Becomes Graffiti Himself

Street artist DS sure has a sense of humor. After snapping a photo of a guy removing his graffiti off a wall, he ironically turned the guy into his latest stencil piece. Can you imagine the look on the guy's face once he's realized that he's been graffitied onto the same wall?

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October 12, 2012

Loving Embrace Solidified in Marble Sculpture

Sculptor Pascale Archambault chips away at huge blocks of marble and turns them into amazing works of art. Chipping away at the stone, she uncovers the human form, and although a couple's bodies readily appear from the outline, viewers can also feel a sense of soul and spirit emanating from within. This piece, titled Simbiosis, was created in 2007 for the first Guatemala Festival of Sculpture “Guatemala Immortel.

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August 30, 2012

Melbourne’s Stunning Feathered Girl Mural

Street artists Adnate and Shida recently collaborated on this stunning, large scale mural in Melbourne. According to Gage, “Adnate's flawless photorealism melds right into Shida's characteristic swirls and intricately detailed designs.” Here's to hoping these two continue putting out magnificent works of art!

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August 7, 2012

Plastic Surgeon’s Hilarious Elevator Ad

We've seen a similar kind of juxtaposition done with Michelangelo's The Creation of Adam mural on the celing of the Sistine Chapel, but this site-specific ad by Dr. Kim's plastic surgery office takes it to another level. The interactive advertisement becomes hilarious every time a visitor pushes the elevator button, as the tagline suggests: “Be Born Again.

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