My Modern Metropolis

December 2008 Blog Posts (235)

THE WEEKEND EXPERIENCE - ART+CULTURE: Shanghai Made of Gambling Chips and Dice: Italy

Showing now until January 24, 2009 @ Galleria Continua - San Gimignano, Italy

If you're a big Texas Hold 'em fan, you may find this art installation especially interesting. "Unreal Scene" is made of stacked gambling chips and dice to form an outline of Shanghai. It's all part of his first solo show, "Dream in Conflict" which is taking place in San Gimignano,… Continue

Added by Eugene on December 24, 2008 at 4:00pm — 1 Comment

A Time to Give Thanks For Family

Yesterday, Sam and I got to experience the moment when our niece, Ava, got to first meet her baby brother, Bobby. It was more anti-climactic than I had predicted, no huge droplets of tears (of joy or anger) running down anyone's cheeks, just a subtle peak and a quiet utterance of one word from Ava's mouth, "baby." At 1 year and 9 months she won't remember that moment… Continue

Added by alice on December 24, 2008 at 12:10pm — No Comments

Hi-Def Pics - Best Animal Pictures of 2008 (13 Photos)

Animals never cease to amaze me. Some are cute, some are scary - some are serious, some are funny. One thing is for sure...they're all pretty amusing. Here is a compilation of best animal pictures of 2008.



Above, monkeys of Yamanouchi, Japan, relax in a natural hot spring.

A polar bear dries off.…

Continue

Added by Eugene on December 24, 2008 at 9:00am — 3 Comments

Rihanna Schools JT On Bringing Sexy Back (9 photos)

Is it possible for Rihanna to get any hotter? By the looks of these photos, she looks like she's still on top of her A-game. These promotional pictures are from Rihanna's latest music video, "Rehab".…

Continue

Added by Eugene on December 24, 2008 at 8:00am — 3 Comments

Books Come to Life - 4th Estate Books 25th Anniversary



Absolutely amazing stop motion animation for 4th Estate Books (an imprint of Harper Collins) to celebrate their 25th… Continue

Added by Eugene on December 23, 2008 at 4:02pm — No Comments

Body Wallpaper Art



It's pretty cool how wallpaper backgrounds really add to the visual effect of body art; it almost looks 3D. Here are ten fun photos to brighten your day...…

Continue

Added by Eugene on December 23, 2008 at 2:30pm — 18 Comments

Please Welcome Robert Samuel Linker Into the World!

Hey friends and family! Just wanted to welcome my little nephew into the world. Here's the first picture of him. He's named after his grandfather and my husband, Sam. Sis and Bobby are doing great.

Added by alice on December 23, 2008 at 11:00am — 9 Comments

A Beautiful Wedding of a Chic New York Couple By Karen Wise

It's been over a year and a half since Sam and I said our "I do's" but I still love looking through wedding photos to see what other brides are up to. That year of preparation before the big day is a wonderful but stressful journey but it all becomes worth it the moment you see all your friends and family gathered in one place.…



Continue

Added by alice on December 23, 2008 at 10:30am — 3 Comments

David Beckam Heads to AC Milan (7 photos)

David Beckham, the world’s highest paid soccer player, will join AC Milan on January 7th for two months while on loan from the LA Galaxy. Beckham reportedly considererd the move on the advice of Fabio Capello, the England coach, who feels the player will benefit from a brief return to one of Europe's most competitive leagues and has stressed he would not consider… Continue

Added by Eugene on December 23, 2008 at 10:30am — 2 Comments

288,00 Candles and 4 Weeks of Hard Work - Happy New Years from Electrabel



The spot was directed by Raf Wathion and produced by Fred Vrancken at Czar. Executive Producer: Ruben Goots. Animation supervisors: Vincent Gilot, Alain Sace. Assistant: Martin Leroy. Motion control: Alex de Heus, Mirco Maassen. Music and sound design: Sonicville. Creative agency: Famous, Brussels. Creative Director: Christophe Ghewy. Art Director: Nicolas France. Copywriter: Olivier Roland. Agency Producer: Lander Engels.



The Making… Continue

Added by Eugene on December 23, 2008 at 9:00am — 2 Comments

1000 and One Faces



Playing off the theme of a recent video contest, « Transformation : Live and React », Julien Lassort and Matthieu Burlot (France) explored the human face, the most exposed and personal part of the human body. Their dynamic portrayal of 1000 and one faces is a mosaic of portraits and emotions that plays off of the power of faces seen close up. Julien Fargo composed the melody that encapsulates the…

Added by Eugene on December 22, 2008 at 11:30am — No Comments

Mac vs. PC // Awesome Vid

Continue

Added by rp {|} // .MrPresident___++ on December 22, 2008 at 11:20am — 1 Comment

Kim Kardashian's 2009 Official Calendar (8 photos)

Here's a sneak peak at Kim Kardashian's 2009 Official Calendar. She was born on October 21, 1980 and is of German and Irish descent. The "Keeping Up With the Kardashians" starlet poses in several provocative shots complete with Barbarella hair and sexy lingerie.



On an episode of "Kardashians," the cameras followed Kim as she shot a few pictures for a… Continue

Added by Eugene on December 22, 2008 at 10:14am — 3 Comments

Where Do Artists Like Audrey Kawasaki Get Their Inspiration?

Though I'm sure the answer to this question is more complicated than we think, a good place to start would be her website at Ffffound!. Ffffound! not only allows the users to post and share their favorite images found on the web, but also dynamically recommends each user's tastes and interests for an inspirational image-bookmarking experience. The above picture was taken from… Continue

Added by alice on December 22, 2008 at 10:11am — 1 Comment

Artist Linn Olofsdotter Takes Me Away to Another World

Linn Olofsdotter grew up in Sweden and then traveled all over Europe and America before she began working in Boston to become a senior art director at an advertising agency. Her work may seem familiar because she helped brand television networks like Fine Living, MTV and Anime Network. Now, as an independent artist, she's hired by companies like Starbucks, La Perla… Continue

Added by alice on December 22, 2008 at 9:30am — 1 Comment

2008's Most Memorable Moments

2008 was filled with so many dramatic twists and turns. It's certainly not easy to sum up the whole year in photos, but some of these shots show bits and pieces of what life has been like over the past 12 months. Let's all hope the new year brings more peace and happiness!

See the photos at the boston globe

Added by Eugene on December 22, 2008 at 9:30am — 2 Comments

288,00 Candles and 4 Weeks of Hard Work - Happy New Years from Electrabel



The spot was directed by Raf Wathion and produced by Fred Vrancken at Czar. Executive Producer: Ruben Goots. Animation supervisors: Vincent Gilot, Alain Sace. Assistant: Martin Leroy. Motion control: Alex de Heus, Mirco Maassen. Music and sound design: Sonicville. Creative agency: Famous, Brussels. Creative Director: Christophe Ghewy. Art Director: Nicolas France. Copywriter: Olivier Roland. Agency Producer: Lander Engels.



The Making… Continue

Added by Eugene on December 22, 2008 at 9:00am — No Comments

Christmas is All Around by Billy Mack from Love Actually

Watch more Yahoo! Music videos on AOL Video

Bill Nighy as Billy Mack perfoming "Christmas Is All Around", ex-"Love Is All Around". From "Love Actually"… Continue

Added by Eugene on December 21, 2008 at 9:30am — 2 Comments

One of the Hottest Supercars in the World - Audi R8 5.2 FSI Quattro

Check out this sexy beast! Audi has revealed photos and details of its ten-cylinder version of its R8 supercar. More formally known as the Audi R8 5.2 FSI Quattro, this R8 features more upgrades than just an extra pair of cylinders.

With a 5.2-liter V-10 FSI engine, this version of the R8 makes more power than the now… Continue

Added by Eugene on December 21, 2008 at 9:00am — 1 Comment

Bringing Costumes to Life - Fashion Photographer Baldovino Barani: London (5 photos)

Of French and Italian descent, Baldovino Barani is a fashion photographer who currently resides in London. You can really see the hard work put into his photos. I love the way he brings costumes to life and the bright, bold colors he uses in his shots. Definitely check out his website for more stunning photos.…

Continue

Added by Eugene on December 21, 2008 at 8:00am — No Comments

Blog Topics by Tags

Monthly Archives

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

ADVERTISEMENT

© 2013   Created by alice.

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service