All Blog Posts Tagged 'modern' (473)

LED Tattoos in your skin

In this wicked video from Philips corporation we see a concept of LED tattoos embedded in human skin that come alive when touched. This concept is based on real work done at the University of Pennsylvania. Scientists there are working on silicon-and-silk implantable devices that would act like a LED screen sitting just under the surface of the skin. The images would appear as a tattoo and be fully customizable. The silk substrate onto which the chips are mounted eventua… Continue

Added by Mark Huckabee on November 21, 2009 at 5:59am — No Comments

Modern Design: Apple's New Stores in Paris and New York City (4 photos)

Apple Store - Carrousel du Louvre, Paris

Here at theMET, we're huge fans of Apple. We love the the simplistic, yet detailed functionality of their products, along with their clean, modern design. Apple’s go-to stor… Continue

Added by Eugene on November 20, 2009 at 6:30pm — 2 Comments

Superhero Nursing Home (4 pics)

Looks like our favorite superheroes have finally grown old. Now, instead of flying around, taking down bad guys, and saving the world, they're spending their last few days at a nursing home made for… Continue

Added by Eugene on November 20, 2009 at 3:00pm — 1 Comment

Studio Visit With Audrey Kawasaki (6 photos)

Audrey Kawasaki is arguably the best modern-day pop artist of this generation. Andrew Hosner, co-owner and director of one of L.A.'s… Continue

Added by Eugene on November 15, 2009 at 12:00pm — 4 Comments

Urban Street Art - Two New Installations by Mark Jenkins: Moscow

These two new installations by urban street artist Mark Jenkins must stop people in their tracks and make them wonder what the hell is going on. They were found of the streets of Moscow, Russia. You can check out more… Continue

Added by Eugene on November 10, 2009 at 10:30am — 2 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 exhib… Continue

Added by Eugene on November 9, 2009 at 9:00am — 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 creatur… Continue

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

Herakut's Awesome Live Painting: Berlin (10 pics + video)

If you've ever seen live painting, you know how fascinating it is to watch a piece come together. In the beginning, it's hard to visualize what the artist's final product will look like. At the end, it's remarkable to… Continue

Added by Eugene on November 2, 2009 at 3:30pm — 2 Comments

A Retro-Modern Dressing Table - Angela Adams (2 pics)

Interesting lines, that Kelly green, I'm intrigued by this dressing table by Angela Adams. Dwell once called it a combination of "very serious Swedish modern and a praying mantis." I call it eye-catchin… Continue

Added by alice on October 24, 2009 at 8:00am — No Comments

25 Magnificent Modern Day Music Illustrations

If music is art, these concert posters are just an extension of the artist. As we showed you in 25 Magnificent Modern Day Movie Illus… Continue

Added by alice on October 19, 2009 at 5:00pm — 1 Comment

Modern Architecture - United Nations Memorial Cube (5 pics)

London-based architecture firm ACME was recently awarded third prize in a competition to design a United Nations memorial. Initiated by the city of Chungju in South Korea, the selected memorial will rest i… Continue

Added by Eugene on October 19, 2009 at 1:00pm — 2 Comments

Modern Motivational Posters - Right Brain Terrain

I got a lovely message from Frederic Terral, the Founder and Designer of Right Brain Terrain, in my inbox this morning asking me if I wouldn't mind writing about his modern motivational posters. I always feel h… Continue

Added by alice on October 19, 2009 at 11:00am — 2 Comments

A Beautiful Bookshelf

I've been looking for a sweet little bookshelf for quite some time now. I came upon this beauty at SwissMiss and immediately fell in love! Created by Korean designer,… Continue

Added by alice on October 17, 2009 at 10:00am — 1 Comment

25 Funny Mixed Messages

Have there ever been times when you've said one thing, but had a completely different thought in your head? That's the idea behind these clever typography compositions created by Peter Sebastian. It's funny to see h… Continue

Added by Eugene on October 14, 2009 at 10:00am — 3 Comments

Unbelievable Glow-in-the-Dark Paintings - Que Houxo (12 pics)

These glow-in-the-dark paintings by Japanese artist Que Houxo are incredibly awesome! Bright florescent colors bounce off Houxo's murals, walls, and floors with the help of UV producing black lights. It's cool to see how the li… Continue

Added by Eugene on October 13, 2009 at 11:30am — 4 Comments

Tate Modern - New Annual Unilever Commision

If you have ever been to the Tate Modern you will find yourself in an overwhelming entrance hall, known as the 'Turbine Hall'. On an annual basis the Tate and Unilever invites an artist to make a work of art especially for Tate Modern's Turbine Hall. The Unilever Series has resulted in some of the most innovative and significant sculptu… Continue

Added by Doctolero on October 12, 2009 at 8:30am — 4 Comments