Photography
October 4, 2010

Tim Walker’s Street Sign Illusions (12 pics)

British fashion photographer Tim Walker recently showed off an interesting and eye-catching editorial titled High-Style. This time it was for Vogue Italy's September issue and it featured 33-year-old Polish fashion model and actress Malgosia Bela. With the help of some creepy characters, the model reenacted some of our most familiar street signs, making us remember why we love Walker's whimsical take on the world. Tim Walker via [Vogue Italy] Thanks, Marica, for the tip!

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Art
September 30, 2010

20 Great Pieces of Non-Preachy Advice

If you need a little help to get you through the day, these community service announcements by artist Jeremyville are just the ticket. They each serve as little reminders to stop and look around, to take a moment for yourself and appreciate what's around you. In this crazy and chaotic world, it's easy to get bogged down. The harder part is muddling your way through it and remembering what's truly important.

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Art
September 23, 2010

Interview: Van Gogh’s Paintings Get Tilt-Shifted

After seeing how tilt-shift photography could make real world scenes appear like miniature models, Serena Malyon, a third-year art student, decided to simulate the effect on van Gogh's famous paintings. Using Photoshop, she manipulated the light and adjusted the focus to make us see these paintings in ways we could have never imagined. Amazingly, nothing in these paintings was changed, added or removed. The incredible illusions are all created by the magic of Photoshop.

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Uncategorized
September 20, 2010

Funny Logo Mash-ups (15 total)

Companies use logos to create global brand recognition. In fact, the tiny icon can be so powerful that, when we see them, we instantly think about their product or service. In this set, we take a look at company logos that we all know and love. But instead of looking at them individually, we mash them up with another, as though a fictional merger has taken place.

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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.