Art
March 2, 2010

18 Excellent Graffiti Illusions

What is it about graffiti that separate it from all other art forms? First, it's done outside. The element of danger adds to the piece, making us appreciate the elusive artist's work even more. Next, it's usually done in a specific place – carefully selected, so that the context becomes just as relevant as the piece. Finally, when you add in an illusion, it takes on a three dimensional view.

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Street Art
February 25, 2010

Banksy’s Grungy-Great Pop-Up Theater

Leave it to Banksy to have the UK premiere of his film at a makeshift 150-seat cinema built under Waterloo train station. Lambeth Palace, as Banksy calls it, is an improvised film theater on Leake Street that will be holding special previews of Exit Through the Gift Shop until March 4th (in advance of the film's nationwide release on March 5th). The dungeon-like auditorium is described as London's “darkest and dirtiest cinema.

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Art
February 16, 2010

It’s Raining Ring Pops (4 pics)

A sweet installation just went up at the Standard Hotel, New York. Artist Julia Chiang has created a site-specific installation where All For You is spelled out with Ring Pop candy along the wall of the shop. Julia's known for taking your old childhood candy and turning them into interesting pieces of art. By spelling out words and phrases in Ring Pops, Chiang shows us the darker side of love.

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Uncategorized
February 11, 2010

Dreams Floating Above My Bed (8 pics)

How cool would it be if all your dreams were stored in lanterns above your bed? Then, after waking up, you could look at them in full detail… Can You Remember My Dream was created by Canadian artist Julia Hepburn. A single bed is placed at an angle at the center of the dark room, set upon a large nest of twigs.

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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.