Visnja V's Blog – September 2010 Archive (9)

Welcome to Europe: Mapping Stereotypes (8 pics)

Europe According to USA

British-based graphic designer and illustrator Yanko Tsvetkov has revealed maps of Europe reproducing what he sees as stereotypes that different nations have about European countries. What do you think?

Europe According to France…

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Added by Visnja V on September 27, 2010 at 4:00am — 4 Comments

Speed Racer Interior (5 pics)

With bright red and white racing stripes, the Centauro concept store in São Paulo, Brazil will surely make your heart race. Right as you walk in, it's like stepping into a different world, a place that would make Speed Racer feel right at home.

According to AUM Architects: "The use of the red and white colors, which are characteristics of the brand, and… Continue

Added by Visnja V on September 25, 2010 at 6:00am — 1 Comment

Beautiful Long Island House (4 pics)

At first glance, you probably wouldn't assume that this structure designed by Thomas Phifer + Partners is a house. In fact, you may even mistake it for Sydney's very famous opera house.

Similar to the Australian landmark, this beautiful Long Island home is close to the water. Rising gracefully from the sand dunes, the free-flowing nature of the home… Continue

Added by Visnja V on September 22, 2010 at 6:00pm — No Comments

The Mira Hotel's Stunning Interior (16 pics)

Miami-based interior designer Charles Allem did an incredible job with The Mira Hotel, making it one of the most stunning hotels in Hong Kong. With its modern yet warm vibe and incredible lighting, the hotel has done its share to attract a younger, hipper crowd, but it is still predominantly patronized by working professionals.

Located on Nathan Road in Tsim… Continue

Added by Visnja V on September 9, 2010 at 10:00am — 5 Comments

Sexy Alien Opera House (8 pics)

If aliens were to build a sexy opera house, this is how I imagine it would look. Istanbul-based Nuvist Architecture & Design submitted this entry for the Izmir Opera House Competition.

"Art has a great role in showing what happens in human beings' life," says Nuvist. "Soul, intelligence and the emotions are the reflections of the community, and art… Continue

Added by Visnja V on September 6, 2010 at 6:00am — 8 Comments

Nature Meets Technology (8 pics)

Stockholm-based Henrik Isaksson Garnell is more than just a photographer. The 23-year-old is a talented inventor, sculptor, and art visionary. Instead of taking photographs of ordinary items found in nature, he distorts them completely and creates entirely new life forms.

Garnell's work belongs in terrifying sci-fi movies. According to the the artist, he… Continue

Added by Visnja V on September 6, 2010 at 6:00am — 3 Comments

Paper Sculptures by Anna-Wili Highfield (8 pics)

According to her website: "Anna-Wili Highfield is a Sydney based artist currently making sculptures of animals from torn paper and from copper pipe. The paper sculptures are created from archival cotton paper, that is painted, then torn and sewn together, to create the figure of an… Continue

Added by Visnja V on September 4, 2010 at 8:00am — No Comments

Fashion & Beauty Photographer Yulia Gorbachenko (9 pics)

"Color, flare, and beauty are my addictions. My heart serves as guide – it never fails. My inspiration is unpredictable but its beauty precise. I see it, touch it, feel it, smell it; I find it everywhere." Yulia Gorbachenko…

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Added by Visnja V on September 2, 2010 at 9:00am — 2 Comments

Solar Powered LED Flower Sculpture (5 pics)

Gul Two Solar Powered LED Kinetic Sculpture, id&@le concepts' new stainless steel glowing kinetic sculpture by Alessandro De Ambrogio and Carlos Basanta. Once night falls, the kinetic sculpture erupts in a brilliant LED display that lights up the night with… Continue

Added by Visnja V on September 1, 2010 at 5:30am — 1 Comment

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