July 6, 2010

Modern Design: Shadow Clock (5 pics)

Inspired by the shadows of clouds, trees, and buildings gradually moving across the ground, Taiwanese designer Hanhsi Chen in collaboration with engineer Chiyu Chen conceptualized an innovative timepiece called the “Shadow Clock.” A modern sundial, the new wall clock uses shadows to tell time in a poetic fashion, with three arms which represent the hour, minute, and second. Not only does it add light to your surroundings, it's adjustable to add just the right amount.

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June 30, 2010

Stuff No One Told Me (15 total)

Stuff No One Told Me (but I learned anyway) is a hilarious cartoon blog by Barcelona-based illustrator Alex Noriega. Dispensing valuable advice for an adult crowd, Noriega's art will make you laugh out loud and nod your head in approval. His art is the kind you can easily share amongst your friends or co-workers because they center around topics that touch upon everyone's lives. Best words to describe these pieces?

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June 27, 2010

Thousands of Dog Tags Make a Symbolic Robe

At first glance this may look just like a robe but look a little closer and you'll find that this enormous suit of armor is actually thousands of polished military dog tags all put together. Titled Some/One, the art piece, created by contemporary Korean artist Do-Ho Suh, asks the viewer to both understand and appreciate how a solider has his own identity yet is part of a larger troop or military body.

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