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.
Furniture
March 5, 2012

Win $250 to Decorate Your Home With Furniture on Chairish

If you're constantly on the look out for the perfect furniture pieces for your home, look no further than Chairish. This website is a fun shopping site that has lots of modern and mid-century modern furniture at huge discounts. The vintage items are pre-owned and sold from people in major cities like San Francisco, New York and Los Angeles.Want to sell something?

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Art
January 24, 2012

Powerful Iconic Torsos

Artist Matthew Gallagher proves that we only need to see a part of our favorite characters to instantly identify them. From Captain America's ripped leather torso to Spiderman's mesh suit, the unmistakable details of these costumes bring to mind a powerful and iconic image.

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Art
December 20, 2011

Giant Life-Like Statue of Confucius

Confucius is known as one of the greatest thinkers of all time. So, it's no big surprise that Chinese artist Zhang Huan turned to him when he started pondering a series of questions: “Faced with rapid economic and societal changes and energy and climate challenges, how can we achieve sustainable development? What responsibilities come along with China's rise in international importance? Where is the sense of spiritual belonging for contemporary Chinese?

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Design
November 20, 2011

Avoid Conversation Dining Table

Ever wish you didn't have to see or talk to the people you were dining with? Look no further. Michael Beitz has built the perfect dining table for you. “My current work is concerned with parallels between human emotional states and the mass produced design objects we live with and within,” explains Beitz. “I explore ideas through drawing, printmaking, and sculpture.

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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.