Art
September 11, 2012

Architectural Sculptures Made of Old Computer Parts

Italian artist Franco Recchia puts old computer parts and the inner components of various technology to use for the production of his architectural sculptures that mimic urban landscapes. From motherboards and hard drives to radiator parts and metal scraps, Recchia repurposes the discarded materials, transforming the mere bits of tech junk into model urban landscapes, paying homage to the modern metropolises of the world.

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Design
September 10, 2012

Awesome Aquarium Bed Lets You Sleep with the Fishes

Aquariums don't only serve as aquatic museum attractions for educational purposes. They're also designed to transport the soothing sea into our hectic, land-dwelling lives. Designers are always looking for unique ways to incorporate them into the home, as we've seen with the aquarium sink.

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Design
September 7, 2012

Noma Bar’s New Secret Storytelling Illustrations

The Last Emperor These days, we just can't get enough of clever illustrations! First we saw Evan Robertson's literature-inspired ones and then, just yesterday, we came across Christopher David Ryan's music-related series. Outline Editions, Britain's leading graphic art shop, just tipped us off to another exciting set that has just been released. We've been following the work of Israeli-born Noma Bar for quite some time.

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Art
September 5, 2012

Top 6 Inspiring Artists to Follow on deviantART

Here on My Modern Met, we know the importance of sharing art. Talented artists blow us away on a daily basis and that's only made possible by their decision to contribute to the art world. One great site for discovering and sharing art, whether you're looking to showcase or simply browse, is deviantART. The site provides an online community for all forms of visual art creators and enthusiasts.

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