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February 26, 2009

Sam Taylor-Wood – Gracefully Suspended (10 photos)

Suspended series These self-portraits by Sam Taylor-Wood are truly inspiring. As she explores notions of weight and gravity, she places herself in situations where her interior and external sense of self is in conflict. Born in London in 1967, Taylor-Wood studied at Goldsmiths College and went on to become a prolific film-maker and photographer.

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Art
February 23, 2009

"Girls are Pretty" – the Stuntkid (13 Illustrations)

It's the bright, contrasting colors that attract my eyes to Jason Levesque's illustrations. Also known as the Stuntkid, Jason came up with his art name while working at a dot-com start-up in Williamsburg. “I would ride my skateboard down the stairs. I was doing a lot of office stunts. I thought maybe Stuntboy, but that name was already taken, so I went with Stuntkid.

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Design
February 18, 2009

The Most Comfortable Couch Ever!

In these harsh economic times all I want to do is curl up on my couch and sip on my chicken soup. Someone turn off the lights, I'll use my reading lamp to snuggle up and catch up on my reading. I'm torn about the Snuggie, that raspberry monk outfit has me wondering just what kind of comfort we're talkin' about. But, heck, throw that on me too.

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February 13, 2009

Modern Architecture – Mode-Gakuen Spiral Towers: Nagoya, Japan

This stunning structure by architectural group Nikken Sekkei really does set the standard for educational architecture. Located on busy Main Street in Nagoya, Japan, the Mode-Gakuen Spiral Towers were designed for three schools that represent the school of fashion design, computer programming, and medical support. The concept of the towers are derived from the enthusiasm of students from three schools, twining and rising up to the sky then departing to the real world.

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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.