Architecture
April 23, 2011

Glass House Surrounded by Nature

London-based architects firm PCKO collaborated with Poland-based MOFO Architects to create this stunning glass house that's located smack dab in the middle of nature. The fully-glazed steel frame structure, suspended above site, preserves the existing natural environment and offers beautiful panoramic views of the distant Tatra Mountains. Located on the outskirts of Krakow, Poland, the 1500 sq ft (140 sq m )

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Movies
April 21, 2011

San Francisco International Film Festival: We’re Off!

This post is brought to you by Saab. At Saab, we believe in independent thinking. It's in everything we do. Learn more here. When Saab asked us to cover the San Francisco International Film Festival this year, we jumped at the chance! As the longest-running film festival in America, the SFIFF is a historic two week event filled with 150 film screenings as well as industry panel discussions and star-studded award shows.

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Art
April 14, 2011

Revolutionary Tunisian Street Art

As the history books will state, after more than two decades of authoritarian rule, the people of Tunisia had enough and collectively revolted. Successfully overthrowing the government, they now find themselves in the process of establishing a democratic society. Algerian French street artist ZOO Project wanted to be at the epicenter of the historic movement. To celebrate the revolution, he placed hundreds of life-size figurines around the city.

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Installation
April 6, 2011

Epic Dinner Table Adventures

Ben Cort doesn't need to go outside to find adventure. Like a mad scientist, he brings his vivid Dreams to life right on top of his dinner table at home. The elaborate sets include a pirate ship getting swallowed by a giant octopus, a lush forest reminiscent of the show “LOST,” volcanoes surrounded by mysterious smoke, and a radioactive, florescent green swamp.

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My Modern Met

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