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November 11, 2011

Stuttgart’s Refreshingly New Modern Library

Have you ever seen a library as modern as this? Korean architect Eun Young Yi beat out 235 other proposals to win the honor of designing the new central library in Stuttgart, Germany. The project took three years to complete and costs roughly $108 million. The opening ceremony was held just last month. Young Yi's design is a large cube featuring nine above ground floors and two basement level floors.

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Art
November 9, 2011

Hanging Sculptures at the Guggenheim

Designboom Image Alessandro Ghirelli Ready for a crazy installation? Artist Maurizio Cattelan pulls inspiration from nearly everything around him in both popular culture and history. He's known to produce sculptures that are comedic in nature but often times have an underlying, politically-based theme. He draws from a past of menial jobs and financial hardships that shaped much of his early work, as well as a mistrust in authority.

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Photography
November 9, 2011

Room 42: Where Bizzare Happens

Ready for a world of bizarre situations and absurd possibilities? If so, then enter Room 42, an odd series by Swiss photographer Stefan Rappo. The Paris-based photographer focuses on the connection between the strange and the ordinary, explores the notion of beauty, according to society, and makes us come face to face with our internal fears and joys.

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Design
November 8, 2011

McDonald’s Brilliant Sundial Billboard

If you don't believe that advertising has become more innovative these days, just take a look at this. McDonald's sundial billboard is the perfect example of such creativity and ingenuity. Displayed is their (delicious) breakfast menu as well as their (tasty) lunch menu. The sun casts a shadow on each item that corresponds to the time of day you would normally eat it.

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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.