Design

March 14, 2009

10 Beautiful Art Installations

By definition installation art uses interesting material to transform a space and create an experience. It implies a dissolution of the line between art and life. It makes us stop and notice our surroundings, it involves us so that we forget for a brief moment where we are, as we become a part of the art itself. Here we've collected ten of our favorite indoor and outdoor art installations. We hope you enjoy them!

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February 25, 2009

Modern Design – Invisible Streetlight by Jongoh Lee

Wouldn't it be nice if dark streets were illuminated by these beautiful, photosynthetic leaves? That's the concept behind Jongoh Lee's “invisible streetlight.” The flexible body of the solar-powered light is designed to directly wrap around a tree branch with no support required, seamlessly blending into the surrounding environment. The leaves store the sun's energy throughout the day and then bursts with light when darkness arrives.

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February 17, 2009

Conceptual Art T-Shirts (13 Favorites)

Am I dreaming? One look at these t-shirts and you'll feel like you've stepped into a dream. A world where everything from trees to the weather are man-made, where books come alive and where evildoers pay for their sinister ways. Fullbleed was started back in the summer of 2004 as a sideproject while Rob Dobi was doing freelance design work for bands and flipping burgers.

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January 29, 2009

I Love Modern Architecture – Dorobanti Tower: Bucharest, Romania

Designed by star-architect Zaha Hadid, Dorobanti Tower was designed to establish an iconic presence in the heart of Bucharest. The new tower is a unique mix of a distinctive form, ingenious structure, and spatial qualities of sky-high living. If approved, it will be the tallest building (656 ft) in the city and will provide a 5-star hotel along with apartments.

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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.