Art
November 9, 2011

Hanging Sculptures at the Guggenheim

Designboom Image Alessandro Ghirelli Ready for a crazy installation? Artist Maurizio Cattelan pulls inspiration from nearly everything around him in both popular culture and history. He's known to produce sculptures that are comedic in nature but often times have an underlying, politically-based theme. He draws from a past of menial jobs and financial hardships that shaped much of his early work, as well as a mistrust in authority.

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Photography
November 9, 2011

Room 42: Where Bizzare Happens

Ready for a world of bizarre situations and absurd possibilities? If so, then enter Room 42, an odd series by Swiss photographer Stefan Rappo. The Paris-based photographer focuses on the connection between the strange and the ordinary, explores the notion of beauty, according to society, and makes us come face to face with our internal fears and joys.

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Design
November 8, 2011

McDonald’s Brilliant Sundial Billboard

If you don't believe that advertising has become more innovative these days, just take a look at this. McDonald's sundial billboard is the perfect example of such creativity and ingenuity. Displayed is their (delicious) breakfast menu as well as their (tasty) lunch menu. The sun casts a shadow on each item that corresponds to the time of day you would normally eat it.

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Design
November 7, 2011

Best Halloween Costume: Carl from Up

Yes, we all saw some pretty ingenious costumes hit the web this past Halloween, but did you see anything as adorable as this? Cutest costume belongs to little baby Rizden, whose photographer mom, Stephanie Read, dressed him up as Carl Fredricksen, the grumpy old man from the 2009 Pixar film Up. “These were taken at our Church Trunk or Treat last week,” Read says. “Dan (her husband) was sick.

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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.