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.
Art
May 29, 2014

MMM Exclusive – Thinkspace Gallery Arrives in Berlin

Brian M. Viveros Andrew Hosner of Thinkspace Gallery, a good friend of My Modern Met, has curated a special pop-up group exhibition in collaboration with Urban Nation in Berlin, Germany. Coincidentally, I've been living in Berlin for the past month, so, when Andrew told me about it, I didn't hesitate to check it out.

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Art
April 21, 2014

MMM Exclusive: Vibrant Geometric Street Art by Okudart in Madrid

A few blocks from our temporary apartment in Madrid, my wife and I spotted this eye-catching street art piece by Okudart. The very first thing you'll notice is the intense burst of colors radiating from the mural. The piece is bright and vibrant in all the right ways and truly adds life to an already bustling city. Okudart aka Oscar San Miguel Erice has been based in Madrid since 2000.

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Sculpture
December 7, 2013

MMM Exclusive: Experiencing Jaume Plensa’s "Wonderland"

When I visited Calgary earlier this year to cover Beakerhead, I had the pleasure of walking around the city with an extremely talented photographer, Neil Zeller. When we approached Calgary's tallest tower, The Bow, this amazing sculpture by Jaume Plensa named Wonderland immediately caught my attention. What stood out most was how remarkable it looked from several distinct angles. The wire mesh piece stands 39-feet-high and resembles a young girl's head.

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News
August 27, 2013

My Modern Met Will Be Covering Beakerhead in Calgary!

In approximately two weeks, My Modern Met will be on the ground in Calgary, covering one of the most exciting art+science+engineering events to ever take place. Beakerhead is an annual, citywide, interactive movement that brings together brilliant minds in the fields of art, science and engineering to one place for five spectacular days, September 11-15, 2013. It is sure to become a staple in Calgary's cultural calendar.

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My Modern Met

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