Art
November 9, 2009

Electric Bookcase by Airan Kang (3 pics + video)

I guess this is one way to light up a room… This bright neon art installation named “109 Lighting Books” was created by Airan Kang. The glow-in-the-dark bookcase changes color and is part of the group exhibition “Textual Landscapes” at the Bryce Wolkowitz Gallery in New York City. Although I can't really see how this piece would fit in at a home, it does provide a cool effect.

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Photography
October 29, 2009

The Beauty and Pain of Love – Martin Stranka (15 pics)

I Was Falling High Martin Stranka is a Czech artist and photographer who asks us to experience the beauty and pain of love. It's those times in our life when we're consumed by our heartache and grief, when we feel as though no one could understand what we're going through. Stranka draws out those personal memories and for, but a fleeting moment, asks us to remember them again.

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Design
October 27, 2009

Today’s Top 10 Tastemakers

The dictionary defines a tastemaker as one who sets the standards of what is currently popular or fashionable. I'd like to take that definition a little further. It's someone who not only has exquisite taste but someone who has the motivation, courage and passion to share that with the world. They are today's go-to experts.

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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.