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Contemporary Sci-Fi Movie Posters



After releasing his Classic Sci-Fi movie poster series this past summer (which included 70s and 80s movies-inspired illustrations from Blade Runner, Alien and…

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Added by alice on November 16, 2011 at 8:00am — 1 Comment

PULSE: Contemporary Art Fair Arrives in LA

Izima Kaoru's Kimura Yoshino wears Alexander McQueen



If you've always wanted to see works by: Jen Stark, Swoon, Kris Kuksi, Nate Frizzell, Mike Stilkey, Jill Greenberg, or Gregory Euclide up close and personal, then head on over to PULSE at the Event Deck in LA Live right now. Through Monday, October 3, you'll get to see their works and more in a show where… Continue

Added by alice on October 1, 2011 at 11:00am — 2 Comments

Preview of Pulse: Contemporary Art Fair in Los Angeles



We're so excited about this! Starting this Friday, September 30, Los Angeles will be the place to be for contemporary art as PULSE LA makes its big debut! The art world will descend upon Los Angeles’ spectacular rooftop venue, The Event Deck at L.A. LIVE, where its more than 100,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space will be transformed into a place to see… Continue

Added by alice on September 28, 2011 at 10:00am — 2 Comments

Contemporary Russian Home with Sleek Angles



Russian architecture firm Atrium designed this beautiful contemporary house near Moscow. Surrounded by palm trees, the site provides magnificent views, with windows purposely placed throughout.



The residents can really see and feel the structure fold inside the home, especially because of the open floor plan. There is no difference in cladding on the outside and on the inside, so… Continue

Added by Eugene on June 26, 2011 at 9:16am — No Comments

Cubism-Inspired Vector Art (5 total)



Born and based in Greece, PROP4G4ND4 currently works as a freelance graphic designer and visual communications specialist. A music lover and a frequent traveler, he's constantly seeking stimulation in whatever form it may come. PROP4G4ND4 has a unique style that remixes art styles reminiscent of the Harlem Renaissance, cubism, and contemporary vector art.…





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Added by Mark Burger on March 22, 2011 at 2:00pm — 2 Comments

Hidden Parking Garage Art (4 pieces)

Shepard Fairey's team



While we're all used to seeing contemporary art hang on gallery or museum walls or even on the street, we usually don't come face-to-face with it in unexpected places like this! The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas wanted to change that. Their "Wallworks" art project brought together four figures in contemporary art, Shepard Fairey, Shinique Smith, RETNA and… Continue

Added by alice on March 11, 2011 at 11:00am — 3 Comments

LA Contemporary Art Fair This Weekend

One of my favorite art galleries in LA, Thinkspace is taking part again in this year's Beyond Eden, a multi-gallery event. Beyond Eden starts tonight, Sat, Oct. 9th and continues to tomorrow Sun, Oct. 10th at the Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery located in Barnsdall Park off of Hollywood Blvd.



Thinkspace will debut new paintings from Aaron Nagel, Brett… Continue

Added by alice on October 9, 2010 at 10:00am — 1 Comment

Modern Architecture: Contemporary Floating Home in Seattle

Have you ever wondered what life would be like if you had a house on a lake? It would be pretty awesome if you owned this floating home designed by Vandeventer + Carlander Architects.



Offering panoramic views of downtown Seattle, this sweet pad is located on Lake Union. Given a limited allowable footprint and the desire of the owner to maximize both interior…

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Added by Eugene on May 15, 2010 at 1:00pm — No Comments

Contemporary Dream State - Ian Francis (8 pieces)

UK artist Ian Francis combines elements of pop culture, youthful exuberance, and sexuality to explore day-to-day life, while projecting fantasies against the backdrop of war and global strife. The apocalyptic feel of his work is created by mixing painting, drawing, photography and layered textures with digital editing to create ultra-realistic layers almost hidden… Continue

Added by Eugene on April 2, 2010 at 4:00pm — 1 Comment

Wang Qingsong - Chinese Contemporary Art (7 photos)

It's always interesting to see what modern art looks like from all over the world. Wang Qingsong is a contemporary Chinese artist known for his large-scale photographs which explore the political, social, and cultural issues of a rapidly changing China. Wang Qingsong was born in China in 1966 and graduated from the Sichuan Academy of Fine Arts. He currently lives and works in Beijing.

Dream of… Continue

Added by Eugene on February 11, 2009 at 7:30am — No Comments

Awesome Contemporary Chinese Art - Zhong Biao: China (10 photos)

Aside from the obvious beauty displayed in Zhong Biao's paintings, there's something else that really draws me in. His pieces have such depth and leave me with a curiosity of what is really going on...



"I don’t want to force my own understanding or interpretation of my paintings on the audience. The mixture of images within each of my paintings is like a… Continue

Added by Eugene on January 26, 2009 at 7:00am — 2 Comments

THE WEEKEND EXPERIENCE #2- ART+CULTURE: Micky Gets Streetwise - BLOC28: Downtown LA

Disney has collaborated with well-known contemporary artists to create unique Micky Mouse inspired art. BLOC28 is the new limited edition clothing line from Disney and street artists like Rime, Ewok, Tenga and Chaz Bojorquez. To celebrate the launch of the collection, Continental Gallery is hosting a three day art show exhibiting some of the original works of art that… Continue

Added by Eugene on November 12, 2008 at 10:30am — 1 Comment

My Experience at the SF MOMA - A Refreshingly Interesting Museum

I like to frequent museums on occasion, but I usually find myself getting bored after the first twenty minutes upon arrival. That's why I was pleasantly surprised by the SF MOMA.

The SF MOMA is currently showcasing the work of Frida Kahlo, which runs through September 28th. There is something so real and… Continue

Added by Eugene on September 8, 2008 at 1:00pm — 6 Comments

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