Not since Samuel Bradley have I been this excited about beautifully offbeat photography. Robert Moses Joyce is the person behind these dream-like photos. Let him be your guide as he takes you into some magical and mystical places. How wonderfully refreshing.
Big fan of Game of Thrones? Did you rush out to buy George R. R. Martin's best-selling books? Can't wait for season 2 to begin in the spring of 2012? Chances are you're still not as hardcore as Thomas Gateley. This Birmingham, UK-based graphic designer recently paid tribute to Game of Thrones in his own, unique way.
"After watching the awesome Game of Thrones…Continue
Wow, just how great are these minimal posters that Christopher Wilson created for Discovery Channel's Shark Week? The 33-year-old designer keeps it fantastically simple with these clever and cool illustrations.
The Discovery Channel's Shark Week, which first aired in 1987, is a week-long series of feature television programs dedicated to sharks. It was developed to give us a greater… Continue
World-renowned photographer Steven Klein and 37-year-old model Amber Valletta have paired up to create one brilliant editorial called One For the Ages. Currently in the September issue of W magazine, this spread gives you an inside look at aging as Amber Valletta quickly transforms from a young flapper to a women 120 years old. Don't just only enjoy all the makeup and prosthetics,… Continue
If you want to dress up your kid's room with some animal posters, may we suggest these ones by artist Josh Brill? His new African Mammal limited-edition prints feature a giraffe, zebra, elephant and rhino. How fresh and retro-modern.
Advertising: Finalist, 1st Category winner Sinsong Xi
After showing you a collection of professional shots from the 2011 International Photography Awards, we thought it would only be right to show you the… Continue
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You've just got to love how German artist Johan Lorbeer looks so casual floating in the air. With one hand perched on the wall and the other hand holding a cell phone, Lorbeer sure has a nonchalant air about him. This photo was taken on August 20, 2011 during one of his still life performances at the Alhondiga building in Bilbao, Northern Spain.
Are you a fan of unconventional art? Yarn artist Agata Oleksiak, also known as Olek, is currently exhibiting at the Jonathan LeVine Gallery. The piece Keith Meets Arch of Hysteria is made entirely of yarn, and is a tribute to artists Louise… Continue
An absolutely amazing set of photos by Bruno Dayan. Each photo has a dreamlike quality to it that embraces a world of fashion, nature, and everyday settings. I like the unique use of bokeh elements that also helps to create the illusion of a watery atmosphere.
One of the most creative and innovative free runners Ryan Doyle is back, and this time the amazing backdrop is Mardin. The Turkish culture and architecture paired with Doyle's incredibly acrobatic moves make for one sweet video.
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Introducing Patricia Piccinini’s unusual family to the viewers, the exhibition “Hold Me Close to Your Heart” addresses contemporary discussions around our relation with nature and other living beings. After a moment of hesitation, these strange creatures evoke an inevitable sense of sympathy, care, affection, love and even an urge to… Continue
Some of you might know Zana Briski's work through Born into Brothels: Calcuttas Red Light Kids, which was the winner of the 77th annual Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. The work both Zana Brinski and Ross Kauffman undertook really inspires anyone interested in documentary photography to look deeper into… Continue
Whoever says that guns are only for guys must check out this new book, Chicks with Guns. Featuring some interesting photography by New York City-based Lindsay McCrum, it's like a visual essay of women and girls with their collectible and active guns. What McCrum does so well is create a story with each gun owner. Each photograph not only captures a woman's weapon of choice but also her personality… Continue
Anyone who's played Pictionary knows that it's more about speed than precision. This ad campaign by Ogilvy Malaysia humorously illustrates that very point. For their brilliant execution, the agency won a a Press Gold Lion award at the 2011 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. …
Russian firm Orbital Technologies plans to open the very first space hotel in history by 2016. The space hotel, or "Commercial Space Station," as it's officially called, will float 250 miles above Earth. The hotel can accommodate a maximum of seven people at one time.
To prepare, tourists will have to undergo special training that can take up to three months, depending on the type of spacecraft they fly to the hotel. The firm says that stays can range from three days… Continue
Happy Friday! It's that time again where we spread the love by showing you some creative, cool and inspirational posts from all around the web. We've also rounded up the most popular posts from My Modern Met from this past week. Of course, we start it all off with this adorable photo of Louie the Cavipoo or mix between a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and a Poodle. He melts my heart!… Continue
We all know that reality TV shows depict the furthest thing from real life. Street collective TrustoCorp decided to do something about the madness by installing their custom billboards in a couple of New York City phone booths. The new shows that they're now promoting are The Real Housewives of Baghdad and The Real World North Korea.…
There is a softness about Li Hui's photos that bring to light a sweet innocence. The faceless photos are meant to remind the viewer about our common feelings, our secrets, and our past memories. More than anything, Hui wants wants us to place ourselves in her work, to get lost in another world.
I love what she says on her website, "Sometimes a whole life is lived in a… Continue
Art never ceases to amaze me! Vietnam native and Toronto-based photographer and artist Huy Lam has created some astounding illustrations. What makes them so special? Each is made up of words, not brush strokes! By using repeating words in different colors, Lam hopes to “provoke thought, discussion and even laughter." Having trouble figuring out which word or words he's used? After… Continue
Although James Jean's new silk scarf, called Escape, could look like a cacophony of colors, on closer inspection it actually comes off as beautifully elegant and strikingly modern. The incredible artist recently partnered with OVM to create a silk twill scarf that's 36" x 36" and limited to… Continue
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Seeking Magical and Mystical Places
Psychedelic Knitted Room
Dreamlike Fantasy Photography
Ryan Doyle's Parkour Acrobats Along Turkey's Stunning Architecture
Born into Brothels
Pictionary: Quick Draw Wins
