May 2010 Blog Posts (246)

Modern Architecture: Skipping Stone Bridge Spans Bow River



Canada-based Halsall Associates Limited and French firm RFR together have won the conceptual design competition for the new St. Patrick’s footbridge in Alberta, Canada



“The structure is simple, but unique,” said Jean-François Blassel, RFR director and project lead. “Our design and materials respond to a functional need as well as to the beautiful natural…

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Added by Eugene on May 26, 2010 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Augmented Reality Navigation System - Wikitude

Never take your eyes off the road again! Wikitude is a new turn-by-turn navigation system for the Android platform that uses augmented reality.



The system works by attaching your mobile phone on top of your dash looking at the road. The application then overlays video captured through the camera beside the route map. This allows users to literally drive through their phone, watching the road even while they are looking at directions.…



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Added by Eugene on May 26, 2010 at 1:00pm — No Comments

The Live-Work-Play House

I don't think I'd ever leave my house if I lived in something like this! The Beaver Street Reprise in San Francisco, California is a modern home consisting of four stories that all have their own distinct roles - park-live-work-play. Love the rooftop deck with fireplace...after a hard day's work, wouldn't it be nice to go right upstairs and enjoy a glass of wine or beer up… Continue

Added by alice on May 26, 2010 at 11:30am — 6 Comments

Self Portraits: Dolce Vita Project



A real estate company that was building a luxurious villa, called Dolce Vita, asked Elle Muliarchyk to stay there while it was half-completed. During her stay, she took these amazing black and white portraits of herself in the space, using a self-timer.



"I stayed alone on the island for several days with almost no phone reception," said Muliarchyk. "And I…

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Added by Eugene on May 26, 2010 at 11:00am — 2 Comments

Congrats to Giveaway #4 Winner, Mark!

Congrats to Mark Huckabee for winning the big grand prize! Your answer to "Tell us who your favorite artist is and why" made us remember why we love art so much and why a place like theMET exists. Also, most importantly, your answer inspires us to explore our own creative side, to find the artist within… Continue

Added by alice on May 26, 2010 at 10:00am — 8 Comments

iPad + Velcro

Here's a well-shot video of a person using the iPad and velcro together. Now this might just be a match made in heaven!



"Two of mankind's greatest inventions, together at last. Note: this is an exploration of what is possible, not necessarily what is practical. Tweet from the street at your own risk!" - Jesse… Continue

Added by alice on May 26, 2010 at 9:00am — 2 Comments

All Aboard! (4 photos)



There's something very nostalgic about this set by Milan-based photographer Tommaso Nervegna. A lovely model hangs off a old-school trolley in this classic series he titles, "In the Dust of Industry Part I." I especially like how he uses soft hues to warm up the entire scene.…

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Added by Eugene on May 25, 2010 at 4:00pm — 4 Comments

Urban Street Art: Steve Locatelli Beautifies Antwerp



Graffiti artist Steve Locatelli beautifies Antwerp, Belgium with this huge mural he completed on the side of a tall building. Locatelli had to use a crane and a whole lot of spray paint to create the piece.…



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Added by Eugene on May 25, 2010 at 1:00pm — 6 Comments

Frank Gehry's Latest Mind-Bending Structure



Reviews have been mixed regarding Frank Gehry’s latest project, but one thing is certain, you either love it or hate it.



Gehry agreed to design the $100-million Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center in Las Vegas on one condition - that Huntington was added to the list of diseases the new brain health clinic would study and treat (Gehry’s good friend saw several…

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Added by Eugene on May 25, 2010 at 11:00am — 7 Comments

Young Love (12 photos)



Wow, now this is just about the cutest photoshoot I've ever seen! Called Young Love, it stars the sweet, young couple Gracie (age 3) and Zeke (age 4). Photos were taken by Joy of Wildflowers Photography, or Gracie's mom.



Check out all of the charming details that make this photoshoot so special like…

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Added by alice on May 25, 2010 at 10:30am — 5 Comments

World Cup Calendar Poster (3 pics)

Designer David Watson of design studio Trebleseven created this colorful, typographic World Cup poster.



"I've created the poster to support Soccer Aid," Watson tells us. The idea is simple: sales of the A1 double sided poster raises money for Soccer Aid - a British charity event which raises money for UNICEF.



The front side of the poster (below) lists all the groups, A-H so you can clearly see which countries are in which group.… Continue

Added by Eugene on May 25, 2010 at 10:00am — 1 Comment

Life's Sweetest Moments - Pascal Campion (10 pieces)

In the Shade



Pascal Campion is an illustrator and animator who's work will remind you to enjoy life's simple pleasures. He tends to focus on common themes like love and family, seeing beauty in the peaceful moments life has to offer. Born in New Jersey, growing up in the south of France and now currently living in San Francisco, Pascual believes his style is influenced "a lot…

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Added by alice on May 25, 2010 at 10:00am — 2 Comments

Traveling Skateboard Art Show

Cool Hunting tipped me off to this traveling show of skateboard art:



One Way or Another's Isaac McKay-Randozzi and Sandro Grison, along with their gang of creative collaborators, are touring North America in a grassroots campaign to show off the incredible artwork created by some of skateboarding's best while raising awareness for the 1 June 2010 launch… Continue

Added by Kevin on May 24, 2010 at 9:53pm — 3 Comments

Last Series of LOST Prints (4 pieces)

Sun & Jin - Tara McPherson



As LOST comes to a close, here are the last series of posters from the sci-fi drama. All four of these prints refer to scenes that occurred in the last season. You can purchase them all, here.…

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Added by Eugene on May 24, 2010 at 4:00pm — No Comments

Modern Design: NY and LA Tables (6 pics)

Designed by New York-based studio Faktura, the NY and LA Tables feature steel legs that spell out the city they represent. The side table comes with a Corian or bamboo top, and is available in various colors (white, orange and red).…

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Added by Eugene on May 24, 2010 at 1:30pm — 2 Comments

Oil Reaches Louisiana Shores - The Big Picture

Over one month after the initial explosion and sinking of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig, crude oil continues to flow into the Gulf of Mexico, and oil slicks have slowly reached as far as 12 miles into Louisiana's marshes. According to Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal, more than 65 miles of Louisiana's shoreline has now been oiled.



Based on low estimates, at… Continue

Added by Eugene on May 24, 2010 at 10:30am — 1 Comment

StreetMuseum: Looking into the Past With an IPhone App!



The Museum of London has just launched an iPhone app that makes use of its extensive art and photographic collections as well as geo tagging and Google Maps to guide users around London where, via the iPhone screen, you can look into the past! By overlaying old photos, The Museum of London gives you a unique experience, making you want to explore the hidden history…

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Added by alice on May 24, 2010 at 10:30am — 7 Comments

Ellen Stagg x Living Proof Skate Deck (3 pics)



Living Proof magazine teamed up with photographer Ellen Stagg to produce this super-sexy limited-edition skate deck, as part of their Artist Alliance project. The deck features a photograph of Justine Joli, and is available exclusively through Living Proof's online store. $60.…

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Added by Eugene on May 24, 2010 at 10:30am — 2 Comments

Cool 3D Projection Mapping by Samsung



Though we've now seen our fair share of projection mapping, it's one trend that I still can't get enough of. Samsung just recently threw up this installation on an old Amsterdam building. For three nights, they gave those who passed by a free show to promote their new range of 3D LED TVs. Love how they really made use of the building and how they neatly tied up the story with their 3D TV in the end.



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Added by alice on May 24, 2010 at 10:00am — 5 Comments

Creative Ad: Dulux Walls - Let's Colour Campaign (Director's Cut)

Let's Colour is a worldwide initiative to transform grey spaces with colourful paint.



This 2 minute global film was shot by multi-award winning director Adam Berg over four weeks in Brazil, France, London and India. Every location is real and they remain transformed by a palette consisting of 120 different colours. The people in the film are not actors, they… Continue

Added by Amy Wong on May 24, 2010 at 5:00am — No Comments

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