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October 2010 Blog Posts (206)

NEVER HIDE: Ray-Ban Rare Prints (12 pics)

Check out these colorful new patterns from Ray-Ban! To launch these new "Rare Prints," they collaborated with some of the world's best print makers to design posters inspired by each of the different patterns. Totally eye-catching!…



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Added by Visnja V on October 22, 2010 at 8:30am — 1 Comment

Al Gatto Nero (The Black Cat) Restaurant in Burano, Italy

In a recent discussion, Eugene asked everyone what new things they would like to see here at theMET. Kevin Chung responded that he would like to see trip reports, travel adventures, and recommendations of things to see and places to… Continue

Added by Mark Huckabee on October 22, 2010 at 6:30am — 6 Comments

Paper Crafted Shoes (10 total)



Love these unique handcrafted cardboard-shoes by Mike Leavitt. Mike is re-producing all sorts of products using paper and cardboard, but has a big focus on shoes. Love the… Continue

Added by Ilja Keizer on October 22, 2010 at 6:00am — 3 Comments

Modern Design: Polaroid Flower Vase (2 pics)

The Polaroid Flower Vase by South Korean designer Jung Hwajin is simple and sweet. Hanging by a small cord, the vase has a small lamp that illuminates the plant and helps it grow. The vase is currently only a prototype.



Make sure to also check out Jung's clever volcano vases and his clamshell-like… Continue

Added by alice on October 21, 2010 at 2:30pm — 2 Comments

Hanging Tree Installation (3 pics + video)

This installation, by Japanese artist Shinji Turner-Yamamoto, is incredibly powerful. A hanging tree, with its roots sprawled out, is seen hanging in mid-air inside an abandoned church in Cincinnati. Turner-Yamamoto chose the decrepit church because he liked the marks of decay carved into the architecture by time and nature.



"Hanging Garden" is part of… Continue

Added by Eugene on October 21, 2010 at 2:30pm — 1 Comment

Funny Street Signs Promote Education (7 pics)

TrustoCorp is at it again, and this time their focus is in on America's failing education system. The New York-based collective highlights the hypocrisy and hilarity of human behavior through sarcasm and satire.



The street art conglomerate is making their debut appearance at Gallery 1988 in Los Angeles this Saturday night, October 23. Their show, “New… Continue

Added by Eugene on October 21, 2010 at 1:30pm — 2 Comments

Simply Stunning Self-Portraits (12 photos)

Model and fashion photographer Anouska Proetta Brandon isn't shy around the camera. In fact, take a look at her simply stunning self-portraits and you'll think she's actually pretty brave. I love her careful use of lighting, tone and color.



I was able to get in touch with Anouska to ask her some questions about her work. Read that short Q&A below,… Continue

Added by alice on October 21, 2010 at 1:00pm — 3 Comments

Apple's New Macbook Air (7 pics)

The new MacBook Air is the perfect laptop for the modern professional who's always on the road. Featuring an all-aluminum unibody design, it has become Apple's lightest laptop ever. The laptop measures 0.11-inches at its thinnest point and 0.68-inches at its thickest, and weighs just 2.3 pounds for the 11-inch model and 2.9 pounds for the 13-inch. It also features a… Continue

Added by Eugene on October 21, 2010 at 12:00pm — 1 Comment

Preview: Chloe Early & Amy Sol @ Corey Helford Gallery (7 pics)



Two of our favorite artists, Chloe Early and Amy Sol, will be showing off their new works at Corey Helford Gallery in Culver City, California this weekend.



In the main gallery, Irish… Continue

Added by Eugene on October 21, 2010 at 10:30am — No Comments

New Photorealistic Oil Painting by Linnea Strid

To celebrate their 5 Year Anniversary, Thinkspace Gallery is putting on the mother of all shows. One of the artists whose work they'll feature is none other than Linnea Strid. The internet went wild over Linnea's photorealistic oil paintings last year, as we discovered an artist who could… Continue

Added by alice on October 21, 2010 at 10:30am — 1 Comment

Fantastic Photos That Tell a Story - Nicky Hamilton

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London born and based Nicky Hamilton is a photographer whose background in art direction pushes his photos to wonderful heights. As a self-proclaimed perfectionist, he thinks about all aspects of his shots including the concept, the lighting, the props, and as he says, "everything my previous life ingrained in me." His pre-planning routine even… Continue

Added by alice on October 21, 2010 at 8:00am — 1 Comment

Zaha Hadid's New School in London (10 pics + video)

World renowned artist Zaha Hadid recently completed a school in Brixton, south London that features a bright red running track that flows right through it. Designed for ARK Education, the Evelyn Grace Academy is organized into four smaller schools that share outdoor spaces and facilities.



The Academy offers a learning environment that engages students… Continue

Added by Eugene on October 20, 2010 at 4:30pm — 1 Comment

Modern Twist on Traditional Vietnamese Art (6 pieces)

Vietnamese lacquer is a traditional form of artwork. Two artists, Oanh and Topher, have given it a modern twist. Lacquer is a long and laborious process, requiring multiple steps, so each of these paintings literally took months of their lives - and you can't get lacquer in America! Prints don't do the work justice, it's something you have to see with your very own… Continue

Added by Ai Vuong on October 20, 2010 at 11:30am — 2 Comments

Valentino's Dark Swans (6 pics)

Photographed by Sofia Sanchez and Mauro Mongiello, this stunning editorial from Vogue Italy September 2009 captures the feminine grace that only Valentino can embody. Beautiful models are seen wearing stunningly airy outfits, adorned with flowers by Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli. In my opinion, the spread combines the perfect mix of art and fashion, and… Continue

Added by Marica on October 20, 2010 at 11:30am — 5 Comments

Urban Street Art: Beauty in the City

El Mac beautifies the streets of New York with this gorgeous mural on Tenth Avenue. The street artist opened his show, "The Humble and Sublime," at Joshua Liner Gallery last week. It runs through November 6.



Photographer Luna Park says: "The guys from the neighboring auto workshop swelled with… Continue

Added by Eugene on October 20, 2010 at 11:00am — 4 Comments

Ze Frank's Web Playroom: TED

Ze Frank is a "creative genius." The type of interactive projects he creates with his online viewers is remarkable...



Ever since his "How to Dance Properly" viral video -- born as a party invite for 17 friends -- hit the Web in 2001, Ze Frank has been making people giggle, guffaw, and gasp out loud whilst procrastinating at work. He defines, in many ways, the genre of online comedy, and continues to innovate madly on the… Continue

Added by Eugene on October 20, 2010 at 10:30am — No Comments

Hard Graft's Macbook Shoulder Bag (8 pics)

Looking for a stylish way to carry your MacBook? Hard Graft's Shoulder MacBook Sleeve features a sturdy leather shoulder belt and includes a removable extras case for a power adapter and more. Just look at how lovely it looks. Waaant.



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» Snug tailored fit for each MacBook model

» Removable extras case for cables, power… Continue

Added by Mandy Santiago on October 20, 2010 at 10:00am — 1 Comment

Whimsical Fashion Fairy Tales (7 photos)

What happens when you take classic children's fairy tales and make them original and current? Well, you might just get something as whimsical and magical as this. Model Katie Fogarty and photographer Benjamin Kanarek have come together for a surreal editorial, called Tale of the Unexpected, for the October 2010 issue of Harper's Bazaar Hong Kong. Stop and… Continue

Added by alice on October 20, 2010 at 9:00am — 4 Comments

Great Migrations (18 photos)

Get ready for an incredible seven-part global television event by National Geographic Channel! Called Great Migrations, the series will take us around the world as we follow the journeys of millions of animals. Shot from land and air, in trees and underwater, Great Migrations will tell us… Continue

Added by alice on October 20, 2010 at 8:30am — 5 Comments

Sexy Newspaper Wardrobes (8 pics)

Who knew newspapers could be so fashionable? "Extra, Extra Paper Doll" is a memorizing series by photographer Amy M. Phillips and Fairlight Hubbard of Eye Management. In vintage scenes that are reminiscent of the 1920's era, newspapers are used in place of fabric to create sexy garments and accessories. This is creativity and style at its best!…



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Added by Marica on October 20, 2010 at 3:30am — 8 Comments

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