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 20, 2009

Introducing the Panda Elephant

After the birth of one cute little panda bear last month, Thailand's national symbol – the elephant, wasn't getting much love. Determined to steal some attention back, keepers at the Ayutthaya-Elephant Kraal decided to take drastic action, painting five of their neglected giants in watercolor paint, then parading them before schoolchildren. While these guys are pure awesome, I can see animal activists all over this one. What are your thoughts?

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July 13, 2009

Urban Street Art: Banksy in Africa

New works from Banksy have been spotted in Mali, Africa. With urban street art that centers around his surroundings, Banksy brings humor, cleverness, and keen observation to the table to come up with these brilliant scenes.

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