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Symbolic Art: Berlin Wall Dominoes Fall (11 pics)



As a symbolic gesture, the twentieth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall is being celebrated today with Domino Aktion. These 1,000 8-foot tall dominoes will topple along parts of the former Berlin Wall on November 9, 2009 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall.



The dominoes have been painted by schoolchildren and students in…

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Added by alice on November 9, 2009 at 11:30am — 3 Comments

ABOVE's Reverse Psychology



One of our favorite graffiti artists wrote to us last night to tell us about one of his newest creations. Titled, Revere in Psychology, the short video is a long reserve time lapse "performance" piece.



As ABOVE explains, "There are two sides to every coin, and we all know two wrongs don't make a right but somehow when it comes to filming a video in reverse then reversing it, it makes total sense? Confused? Watch the video to get a better idea. If you… Continue

Added by alice on November 9, 2009 at 10:00am — No Comments

Modern Architecture: Jesolo Magica by Zaha Hadid Architects



Zaha Hadid recently designed a retail and business center in the town of Jesolo, Italy, to be situated in two areas halfway between Jesolo urban center and Jesolo sea. Strategically positioned to be a major gateway into town, the project includes a 5 star hotel, 2 story retail complex, offices, congress hall, gym, nightclub, and a restaurant offering panoramic…

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Added by Eugene on November 9, 2009 at 9:30am — No Comments

Electric Bookcase by Airan Kang (3 pics + video)



I guess this is one way to light up a room... This bright neon art installation named “109 Lighting Books” was created by Airan Kang. The glow-in-the-dark bookcase changes color and is part of the group exhibition “Textual Landscapes” at the Bryce Wolkowitz Gallery in New York City. Although I can't really see how this piece would fit in at a home, it does provide a…

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Added by Eugene on November 9, 2009 at 9:00am — 2 Comments

Clever Calendar

HelloMilo's 2008 calendar mixes together the seasons and the months in a beautiful blend of gradient colour:

Added by Abz on November 7, 2009 at 3:04pm — 1 Comment

Urban Street Art - Octopus Skate Pool: Switzerland (4 pics + video)

This octopus skate pool in Lugano, Switzerland is totally rad! The pool was painted by a group of Swiss artists, named Nevercrew, who specialize in murals, graphics, video, comics and sculpture. This is a great example of how art can enhance experiences.…

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Added by Eugene on November 7, 2009 at 12:30pm — No Comments

President Obama's Weekly Address: 11/7/09 - Tragedy at Fort Hood



The President condemns the despicable attacks at Fort Hood, honoring those who were killed and injured. He also commends those who stood up to help and console those affected: even as we saw the worst of human nature on full display, we also saw the best of… Continue

Added by Eugene on November 7, 2009 at 12:08pm — No Comments

Money Sculptures (7 pics)

I think money sculpture is amazing. What humors me is the idea that "In God We Trust" is shown all over dogs & guns. I hope you will enjoy. I wish I knew who did this.....






Added by Fatima on November 7, 2009 at 11:57am — No Comments

Stunning Celebrity Portraiture by Jill Greenberg



Jill Greenberg takes some of the most amazing celebrity portraits out there. Nicknamed "The Manipulator", Greenberg specializes in retouching photos. What I admire most about her work is her magnificent use of light and clarity. She really gets the most out of her shots,…

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Added by Eugene on November 7, 2009 at 11:00am — 6 Comments

Sharing Experiences - I Am Korean American

Yesterday, I received a nice email asking me if I would like to be a part of this new website called I Am Korean American. Usually, when I receive an email like this I take one quick look and if it doesn't grab me, I move on.



I spent a good part of this morning, however, reading through this site.… Continue

Added by alice on November 7, 2009 at 8:30am — 1 Comment

The Everyday Life of a Stormtrooper (25 pics)

After taking a sneak peek inside the everyday world of Darth Vader, we just had to find out what the Stormtroopers were up to. As the elite shock troopers of the Galactic Empire, the Stormies were trained to carry out the will of their superiors without questioning. But what… Continue

Added by alice on November 7, 2009 at 7:30am — 3 Comments

Dust Drawing On Cars (10 pics)

What do you do when you see your friend's car all dusty and dirty? Like any reasonably creative and curious human, Scott can't resist a dirty rear car window. We suspect that Scott started off with clever sayings, like, 'wash me.' Probably his first image was the ubiquitous smiley face. Living on a particularly dusty road. It wasn't long before Scott was experimenting with techniques to achieve these amazingly detailed and shaded… Continue

Added by Fatima on November 6, 2009 at 9:30pm — 1 Comment

Creative Ad: Bring it to Life - Guinness



Guinness's epic ad was shot in beautiful locations including New Zealand, Canada, Fiji and the UK. Called "World," the ad features a group of men who bring life to a barren landscape.



Johnny Green, the director of the TV ad, described it as "one of the toughest" jobs he has ever worked on.



"We wanted to create a truly amazing campaign which will graphically illustrate the life, energy and passion of the brand," said Paul Cornell, marketing manager… Continue

Added by Eugene on November 6, 2009 at 10:30am — 1 Comment

The Invisible Cloak - Fred Lebain (6 photos)



French photographer Fred Lebain must enjoy playing tricks on our eyes. After taking photos at various sites in New York City, he revisited the spots with poster-sized prints of the locations. By standing behind his carefully re-aligned prints, he created an invisible cloak!…

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Added by Eugene on November 6, 2009 at 10:00am — 2 Comments

How to motivate Creative People



This TED video is of Daniel Pink a former speechwriter for Al Gore and now a motivational speaker. He describes why the incentives used in business today do not work for creative tasks and outlines a new methodology that can produce far better results. From my own perspective he is dead on. I am far more motivated by autonomy and purpose than I am by the promise of a once-a-year bonus or raise. Most everyone here at theMet is creative in one way or another so I am very… Continue

Added by Mark Huckabee on November 6, 2009 at 8:27am — 2 Comments

This is Karma by Erling Hoveid



A little long but a beautifully shot documentary on karma. Just what is karma? Hoveid dives a little deeper to find out.



THEME: This is a documentary about the philosophy of karma. I am into eastern philosophy which I find to have a lot of truth in it. I wanted to make a film that conveys the idea that we are all basically the same. And I also wanted to make an informative film about what karma really is in case people are… Continue

Added by alice on November 6, 2009 at 7:30am — 3 Comments

Must See: Bauhaus at MoMA NY - 11/8/09 - 1/25/10

For those of you who can appreciate modern design, you'll want to catch the new Bauhaus exhibit at the MoMA NY starting in two days! The Bauhaus was the famous and influential school of avant-garde art that was founded in 1919 and shut down by the Nazis in 1933. The school brought together artists, architects, and designers in an extraordinary conversation about the… Continue

Added by alice on November 6, 2009 at 7:00am — No Comments

Rémi Gaillard is Batman!



Our favorite French prankster, Rémi Gaillard, is at it again! This time, in true Halloween spirit, Remi transforms himself into one of the most feared flying creatures, a… Continue

Added by Eugene on November 5, 2009 at 6:00pm — 6 Comments

Zimoun Sound Sculptures & Installations

These sound sculptures look as cool as they… Continue

Added by Gofaster on November 5, 2009 at 4:00pm — 2 Comments

The Puppet Pathos by Greg "Craola" Simkins (5 pics + video)



This painting by Torrance-based Greg "Craola" Simkins is totally insane. The piece, titled The Puppet Pathos, features a hyper-realistic monster that steals the dreams and thoughts of all creatures. The exquisite detail and three-dimensional perspectives in this painting are truly remarkable.



If you're interested in seeing Simkins's work in person, you…

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Added by Eugene on November 5, 2009 at 1:30pm — 1 Comment

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