Art
April 30, 2009

Caught in the Act – Zhang Haiying (10 paintings)

Chinese-born Zhang Haiying paintings are based on photographs that he found on Anti-Vice Campaign websites aimed at cracking down on prostitution and pornography in China. Zhang's paintings neither advocate nor criticize illicit activity, but evoke emotion from the associated abuse of power, desperation, exclusion, and vulnerability. Using dramatic tones, he puts the spotlight on authoritative figures and strip club sleaze.

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Uncategorized
April 28, 2009

A Beautiful, Modern House in San Francisco

Whenever I see a beautifully renovated house, I first think about all of the blood, sweat and tears that went into making it what it is today. Then, I feel overjoyed and excited for people – to have your dream house realized must give you an overwhelming feeling of pride. In fact, that excitement is so contagious it makes me want to take on projects of my very own!

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Art
April 9, 2009

21 Celebrity Caricatures

Rihanna – nelsonsantos I always get a big kick out of caricatures. It's like the artists summon their inner kid as they exaggerate and distort certain characteristics of a person. Collected here are some celebrity caricatures from some very talented artists – hopefully they'll make you smile, maybe ever laugh.

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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.