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Eugene's Blog – February 2010 Archive (52)

Creative Ads: Track it Anywhere - DHL

Ad agency Ogilvy & Mather, Beijing placed a large silhouette of a computer cursor on vans and human couriers as they drove and walked around Beijing’s Central Business District. The brilliant campaign visually illustrates how people can follow their packages 24/7 by simply checking online.



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Added by Eugene on February 21, 2010 at 9:00am — 2 Comments

Creative Ads: Push Your Limits - Nike (6 pics)



Nike is one of those brands that simply get it. As proof, check out these ads created by ad agency Cole & Weber. Not only are the ads super creative, they really inspire people to push their limits.…

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Added by Eugene on February 20, 2010 at 12:00pm — 3 Comments

Vancouver 2010: Part 1 of 2 - The Big Picture

Today is Day 8 of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver Canada, almost the halfway mark, and it's time to have a look at the activities in British Columbia. Over 100 medals have been awarded so far, with the United States, Germany, Norway and Canada leading the medal race.… Continue

Added by Eugene on February 19, 2010 at 2:30pm — No Comments

Explosive Gunpowder Art (12 pics)



Artist Cai Guo-Qiang is hailed as the most influential Chinese artist in contemporary art. In this brilliant drawing, he uses gunpowder to create a magnificent effect.



“There’s a lot of talk about the content of my work, about the subject matter or the historical background. But…

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Added by Eugene on February 19, 2010 at 12:00pm — 5 Comments

Modern Architecture: China Pavilion - Shanghai Expo 2010 (4 pics)

Construction is finally complete on the national pavilion for Shanghai’s 2010 World Expo, which is set to start on May 1st of this year. The China Pavilion, also known as the Oriental Crown, represents the spirit of the people of China. It will be converted into a national history museum upon the conclusion of the expo next October.



Painted red, like the… Continue

Added by Eugene on February 19, 2010 at 11:00am — 1 Comment

Urban Street Art: Lady Justice in Johannesburg

Inspired by Lady Justice, this beautiful piece by Faith47 was seen on the streets of Johannesburg, South Africa. The imagery and bold words speak loudly about Faith47’s concern on crumbling worldwide justice.



Photo By Rowan Pybus

Faith47's website

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Added by Eugene on February 18, 2010 at 11:00am — 2 Comments

Modern Architecture: Eco-Friendly Heavy Metal Tower



Austrian architects Coop Himmelb(l)au are to be awarded the Sustainability Award of the 2010 MIPIM Architectural Review Future Project Awards for their tower covered in a folded metal skin. The award will be presented on March 17th at a ceremony in Cannes.



Town Town is a 30-story…

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Added by Eugene on February 17, 2010 at 4:30pm — 1 Comment

Pic of the Day: Composite Shot Of Total Eclipse

Photographer and scientist Miloslav Druckmüller and his team specialize in capturing images of solar eclipses. Pictured above is one photograph that compiles nine images, taken on July 22, 2009 from the Marshall Islands. Make sure to check out the hi-res version… Continue

Added by Eugene on February 17, 2010 at 10:30am — 1 Comment

David Choe's Beautiful L.A. Show Cards (2 pics)



I'm really impressed by the artistry behind these show cards for David Choe's upcoming exhibit in Beverly Hills. Choe, a superstar in the pop-art circuit, hasn't had a solo show in Los Angeles for six long years.



"this summer In april 2010 I will have my first solo art show in…

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Added by Eugene on February 17, 2010 at 9:30am — No Comments

Carnival 2010 - The Big Picture

Carnival has to be the best party in the world. Over the past few weeks, parades and celebrations have taken place throughout Europe, the Caribbean, and South America. An estimated 730,000 foreign tourists traveled to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for this year's celebrations. The Big… Continue

Added by Eugene on February 17, 2010 at 9:30am — 2 Comments

39th Annual National Wildlife Photo Contest Winners

First Place, Mammals, Amateur - Subharghya Das, Mysore, India



I'm always amazed at how beautiful and seemingly perfect nature seems to be. A large part of this feeling comes from photographers who capture nature at her best, sharing unbelievable images taken at unexpected moments.



Collected here are the photos from the winners of the 39th Annual National Wildlife Photo…

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Added by Eugene on February 16, 2010 at 1:30pm — 4 Comments

Creative Ad: Moon Striker

JAM Adelaide designed this creative billboard for the Adelaide United Football Club to promote their night games. The ad cleverly reinforces the night aspect of the game by having a player on the billboard interact with the "moon," which was attached above the poster with a pole, painted black.



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Added by Eugene on February 16, 2010 at 10:00am — 4 Comments

Teach Every Child About Food - Jamie Oliver: TED

Yesterday, I was finally able to see Jamie Oliver's winning TED talk in its entirety, and I can wholeheartedly say it's totally deserving of TED's $100,000 prize.



Jamie Oliver is transforming the way we feed ourselves, and our children. He has a passion for creating (and talking about) fresh, honest, delicious food. In this very persuasive talk, Oliver shares powerful stories from his anti-obesity project in Huntington, West Virginia, and makes the case for… Continue

Added by Eugene on February 16, 2010 at 9:00am — 3 Comments

Modern Architecture: Walking Into the Light (5 pics)



This installation gives "walking into the light" a whole new meaning. Japanese designer Tokujin Yoshioka will exhibit a glass window made of 500 crystal prisms at MUSEUM. beyond museum in Seoul this May. Called Rainbow Church, the 26 foot-high (8 meter) installation will create rainbows within the space as light is refracted.



"I experienced a space filled…

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Added by Eugene on February 15, 2010 at 12:00pm — 4 Comments

Poolside Beauty (7 photos)



I love looking through the eyes of New York-based fashion photographer Rony Shram. Masterfully using soft lighting along with shadows, Shram's images are subtly magnificent. Looking at his photographs, it's apparent he has a sharp eye for finding beauty.…

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Added by Eugene on February 15, 2010 at 10:30am — 1 Comment

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Added by Eugene on February 14, 2010 at 11:30am — 1 Comment

Beautiful Car Wreck (5 pics)



Using 13,000 lasers and rising fog, Chinese artist Li Hui turned a hideous car wreck into a visually stunning piece of art. Spiritualism, in particular Buddhism, along with Chinese philosophy are central themes is his work. Hui's Transition symbolizes turning the negative into the positive, which is represented by the magnificent transformation of this bandaged car wreck.…

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Added by Eugene on February 12, 2010 at 3:00pm — 3 Comments

Street Art: Mind Explosion (2 pics)



Here is a perfect example of how street art can really beautify a city. This bright and beautiful mural titled "ninia Kukul" was created by street artist Stinkfish. It was recently spotted in Bogota, Columbia.



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Added by Eugene on February 12, 2010 at 11:30am — 2 Comments

A Brief History of Pretty Much Everything

"This is the final piece for my AS art course, a flipbook made entirely out of biro pens. It's something like 2100 pages long, and about 50 jotter books. I'd say I worked on and off it for roughly 3… Continue

Added by Eugene on February 11, 2010 at 4:39pm — 4 Comments

Modern Architecture: Taipei Pop Music Center (4 pics)



New York-based Reiser + Umemoto RUR Architecture PC, along with their Taiwanese partners Fei & Cheng Associates, recently won first prize in the Taipei Pop Music Center International Competition.



The three major zones of the Taipei Pop Music Center incorporate a Main Concert Hall, Outdoor Amphitheater, and Hall of Fame. The mixed-use complex…

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Added by Eugene on February 11, 2010 at 4:00pm — 1 Comment

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