Art
October 26, 2011

Spotting Patterns in Melbourne’s Modern Architecture

When taking photos of buildings, most of us will stand back and snap them from afar. Not Teng Tan. The Melbourne, Australia-based photographer likes to shoot his city's architecture so close that the buildings are almost indiscernible. “I guess I am an urbanite trying to see my city anew through the lens,” he tells us. “For me, patterns in (particularly modern) architecture are all about incisive geometry and design.

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Uncategorized
October 25, 2011

Japan’s Knife-Edge Apartment Building

Now that's an interesting outside facade! Designed by Japanese architects Eastern Design Office, this new apartment building is rather unique in that it's a 4-story tall triangle. Known as “On the Corner,” the building is a mixture of concrete, glass, stone, and glass blocks. While the buildings shape may be a triangle, the facade is made up of squares cut out of those materials.

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Painting
October 20, 2011

Whimsical Watercolor Paintings of Wild Animals

Illustrator Rop van Mierlo has recently been nominated for the Dutch Design Awards 2011 with his critically acclaimed book Wild Animals. Currently available all over the globe, including the MOMA in NYC, the Palais de Tokyo, Colette in Paris and all Paul Smith stores in the world, the book has been a sensation for design lovers who've fallen in love with his illustrations.

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Photography
October 19, 2011

Mystifying Sci-Fi Photography

There is nothing more mystifying than the blank stare from a person you don't know. Just ask photographer Egor Shapovalov who's known for creating mesmerizing atmospheres around his sullen subjects. The young photographer, who is currently based in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, utilizes several techniques that heighten his imagery such as his single color scheme per frame. This adds a different emotion to each respective photo. He also primarily features one subject in each image.

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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.