Photography
September 27, 2011

Recreating Iconic Scenes with Legos

It's amazing how quickly we recognize iconic photographs and it's even more amazing that we can recognize them when they are made in a different medium. Each of these Lego setups recreates a famous scene, yet are just as easy to recognize as the original piece, showing that Legos are just as culturally relevant to adults as they are to kids.

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Art
September 22, 2011

Motivational Anamorphic Tape

Is success defined by the grades you get in school? Dominic Randolph, the headmaster of the prestigious private school, Riverdale Country School, doesn't think so. According to him, too much attention is put on grades and not enough on character. “There was this idea in America that if you worked hard and you showed real grit, that you could be successful,” says Randolph.

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Art
September 15, 2011

Colorful Japanese Pop Art

Japanese artist Yumiko Kayukawa's latest exhibition Coming Home is currently showing at the Roq La Rue gallery. The Seattle-based painter continues creating her dynamic, color saturated paintings of independent women surrounded by animal totems and Japanese traditional motifs. Love the level of detail in each piece.

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Art
September 13, 2011

The Human Brain Reimagined

The brain is the most complex organ in the human body, and perhaps the most amazing. Using cardboard boxes, artist Yaron Steinberg created this interesting installation which shows us what he imagines his own brain to look like. One peak inside and you'll instantly notice a considerable amount of detail, including lots of tiny houses that resemble the tight-fit favelas of Brazil.

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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.