Eugene's Blog – September 2009 Archive (99)

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Creative Ad: Fancy Wings



For travelers, every city has different sites and activities. Combine that concept with air travel, and Ecuadorian ad agency La Facultad came up with this creative ad for Tame Ecuador Airlines. With wings made out of city-specific items, visitors are encouraged to experience the many features Ecuador has to offer.…

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Added by Eugene on September 6, 2009 at 12:00pm — 1 Comment

President Obama's Weekly Address: 9/05/09 - Labor Day and Fair Rewards for Hard Work

With Labor Day approaching, the President commits to rebuilding the economy so that a lifetime of hard work leads to a comfortable… Continue

Added by Eugene on September 6, 2009 at 11:12am — No Comments

Super Mario Soda Pop

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Added by Eugene on September 5, 2009 at 11:30pm — 1 Comment

Exquisitely Detailed, Explosive Art - Nanami Cowdroy



There's so much to love about the exquisitely detailed, explosive art by Nanami Cowdroy. Busy yet balanced, her powerful pieces jump out at you in black and white, as she masterfully uses a perfect amount of contrast and shading.



By intertwining complex characters and objects, her pieces reflect a juxtaposition between foreign and familiar entities and…

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Added by Eugene on September 5, 2009 at 7:00pm — 6 Comments

Clever Ad: A World Made Out of Paper

I love the concept and execution of this ad created for CRU DE LADIES of Mexico. The whole world is made out of paper!… Continue

Added by Eugene on September 5, 2009 at 10:17am — No Comments

Cool Concept: iPhone/iPod Solar Charger (5 pics)

If you're looking for a more eco-friendly way to charge your iPhone or iPod, look no further! In about a month, manufacturer of alternative electronic devices, Novothink, will release the first ever Apple-licensed solar charging hard-case called the "Surge".



The integrated solar panel on the back of the case will allow you to charge your Apple device soley… Continue

Added by Eugene on September 4, 2009 at 12:00pm — 1 Comment

Super Sleek Performance Arts Center: Norway



How sexy is this building designed by Helsinki-based ALA Architects? I'm really diggin' the sharp lines and great color contrast on both the exterior and interior of this structure. In regards to modern architecture, it's an excellent example of form and function at it's best.



Currently under construction in Kristiansand, Norway, the Kilden Performing Arts…

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Added by Eugene on September 4, 2009 at 10:00am — 2 Comments

Stella Im Hultberg's Artwork is Full of Grace and Beauty



At 32, Stella Im Hultberg is a shining star in the pop art world. A masterful artist using both oil on canvas and watercolor on tea-stained paper, she creates beautiful portraits of women, rich in gracefulness, and full of femininity. What I find most intriguing about her pieces are the blank expressions on the faces of her subjects. It's as if they have something to say, something to explain. Through their sad, sullen eyes, you see a desperate…

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Added by Eugene on September 4, 2009 at 1:30am — No Comments

1,000 Melting Soldiers: Berlin (9 pics)



"I'm mellllttttiiinggg!!!" That what I would say if I were one of these ice soldiers melting away in the Berlin sun.



Brazilian artist Nele Azevedo carved 1,000 miniature figurines out of ice and placed them on steps in central Gendarmenmarkt square. It was all part of an effort by the World Wildlife Fund to draw attention to melting ice caps in Greenland…

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Added by Eugene on September 3, 2009 at 1:30pm — 3 Comments

THE WEEKEND EXPERIENCE - ART+CULTURE: The Nature of Things to Come

Opening Reception: September 5, 8pm-11:30pm @ CoproGallery: Santa Monica



You may have seen Dan May's dreamlike paintings in Alice post earlier this week. If you find yourself in Los Angeles this weekend, you can check out his artwork in person at CoproGallery in Santa…

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Added by Eugene on September 3, 2009 at 11:00am — No Comments

Wildfires in Southern California - The Big Picture

The wildfires throughout Southern California have been out of control! Angeles National Forest, in the hills outside of Los Angeles currently has several wildfires tearing through it, the largest of which - named the Station Fire - has so far burned over 140,000 acres,… Continue

Added by Eugene on September 3, 2009 at 9:30am — No Comments

Caught Cheating...

Have you ever wondered what really goes on in your refrigerator when you go to sleep at night? More drama than you probably thought. On this particular night, it's a fruity love affair...



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Added by Eugene on September 3, 2009 at 8:30am — 2 Comments

Facebook, Twitter Revolutionizing How Parents Stalk Their College-Aged Kids

This spoof is hilarious! 'E-Mom' Gloria Bianco shows Jim and Tracy how geographical distance is no longer a roadblock to shamelessly interfering with the lives of your… Continue

Added by Eugene on September 2, 2009 at 3:25pm — No Comments

Modern Architecture - Shanghai Corporate Pavilion: 2010 World Expo



Designed by Atelier Feichang Jianzhu, the Shanghai Corporate Pavilion for the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai will be made out of thousands of plastic tubes from used CD cases. Multi-colored LED lights will be installed throughout the exterior of the structure, meaning the building could…

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Added by Eugene on September 2, 2009 at 3:00pm — No Comments

Hi-Def Pics - Zen Sanctuary: Kyoto, Japan (18 photos)

Koto-in Temple, Kyoto [hi-def]



Could there possibly be a more serene place than a temple sanctuary in Kyoto, Japan? Highly influenced by Zen Buddhism, these Japanese temples and gardens create a perfect environment to meditate and leave life's troubles behind.



Also included in this set are…

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Added by Eugene on September 2, 2009 at 11:30am — 1 Comment

Laura Ling and Euna Lee Tell Their Story

Laura Ling and Euna Lee, the two American journalists released last month after being imprisoned in North Korea, tell their story and remind us why they were there in the first place.



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Added by Eugene on September 1, 2009 at 7:00pm — No Comments

Creative Ads: Imagine a World Without War (2 pics)



What would the world be like without war? Ad agency JWT Delvico imagines a world where massive pool parties are thrown on aircraft carriers and fighter jets are used as taxis. How wild would that be?!



JWT Delvico…

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Added by Eugene on September 1, 2009 at 1:00pm — No Comments

Top 10 Disney/Marvel Mash-ups

Mouserine by Khary Randolph



As most of you have probably heard, Disney agreed to purchase Marvel yesterday for a whopping $4 billion dollars. We were excited to hear about this promising partnership, but were especially interested in what type of babies the Disney and Marvel characters would make.…

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Added by Eugene on September 1, 2009 at 11:00am — No Comments

Theater Combined with Modern Technology - Natasha Tsakos: TED

A great speaker and incredible performer, Natasha Tsakos presents part of her one-woman, multimedia show, "Upwake." As the character Zero, she blends dream and reality with an inventive virtual world projected around her in 3D animation and electric sound. A Swiss-born artist living in Miami, Tsakos skillfully shows us how awesome theater can be when combined with modern… Continue

Added by Eugene on September 1, 2009 at 9:00am — No Comments

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