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July 15, 2010

Shanghai Apple Store is Beyond Beautiful (5 pics)

Say what you will about the way Apple is handling the iPhone 4 debacle, just don't say anything about the design of their stores. This Shanghai Apple store opened on July 10 and what a beauty she is. Architecture firm Bohlin Cywinski Jackson not only designed this one, they were also the ones responsible for Apple's 5th Avenue flagship store in New York City.

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Art
July 7, 2010

Hyperrealistic Sculptures With Meaning (7 total)

While we've now seen our share of hyperrealistic sculptures, Sam Jinks' are in a league of their own. An Australian sculptor who used to work in film and television special effects, Jinks not only creates unbelievably realistic sculptures, he's also the master of making us remember our own mortality. Made of silicone, fiberglass and human hair, his stunning sculptures appear in various stages of their life.

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Design
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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Art
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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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.