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Eugene's Blog – November 2009 Archive (75)

SNEAK PREVIEW: Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2009 (25 photos)

Miranda Kerr



The Victoria's Secret Fashion show, which took place last Thursday, is like the Superbowl of beautiful women. The elaborate show was hosted by Victoria Secret's model Heidi Klum, who gave birth to her fourth child just six weeks prior. She went down the runway in a corset and feathery skirt to wild applause. One onlooker said: "She looked…

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Added by Eugene on November 22, 2009 at 9:00am — 6 Comments

Modern Design: Apple's New Stores in Paris and New York City

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 store photographer, Roy Zipstein, recently photographed Apple’s first store in Paris at the Carrousel du Louvre, and its fourth in New York City on the Upper West…

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Added by Eugene on November 20, 2009 at 6:30pm — 1 Comment

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 Superheroes.



Superman leans on a walker, while Catwoman takes her afternoon nap. The Incredible Hulk, flabby and in tatters, vegetates in a wheelchair. Mr.…

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

Pic of the Day - Storm in a Glass

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Added by Eugene on November 20, 2009 at 2:00pm — No Comments

THE WEEKEND EXPERIENCE - ART+CULTURE: Shag

Opening Reception: Saturday, November 21, 8pm-11pm @ Corey Helford Gallery



Los Angeles' Corey Helford Gallery presents new works from Southern California artist Josh Agle, better known as "Shag”. For the past decade, Shag’s iconic environments and playful narratives have sublimely captured California's cool mid-century lifestyles.

Shag really likes to focus on the narrative of his art. “Most of my paintings are set in the middle of a story or situation -…

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Added by Eugene on November 19, 2009 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Modern Architecture - Ferrari World Abu Dhabi



At 200,000 square meters (over two million square feet), Ferrari World Abu Dhabi will be the world’s largest indoor theme park. Global architecture firm Benoy cite the classic double curve of the Ferrari GT as their primary inspiration for the design.



Among the 20+ rides that will be housed in the largest indoor park on earth will be a g-force drop tower…

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Added by Eugene on November 19, 2009 at 10:30am — 2 Comments

If 2012 Really Happens... (10 pics)



Could it be possible that one our very own Met Members, Steve McGhee, has the ability to see the future? Do these ultra-realistic photoshop creations give us a glimpse of what's really going to happen in 2012?



"See, the thing is, I've always been fascinated with things we have no control over - you know, you can be gone from this earth, and everyone you…

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Added by Eugene on November 18, 2009 at 7:00pm — 6 Comments

Modern Architecture - Twitter's New Headquarters: SoMa, San Francisco



A couple months ago, we took a tour inside Facebook's new headquarters. Today, we peak inside the new headquarters of another social media giant, Twitter.



Twitter moved into their new offices in the SoMa district of San Francisco last week. A few members of the Twitter…

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Added by Eugene on November 18, 2009 at 12:30pm — 1 Comment

Modern Architecture - MINI Metallic Opera Pavilion



Austrian architecture firm COOP HIMMELB(L)AU recently unveiled an interesting alien-like design for a temporary pavilion in Germany. The aluminum structure, which can seat 300, is sponsored by the car manufacturer MINI for use at the Munich Opera Festival 2010.



The goal for Pavilion 21 MINI Opera Space was to create an acoustically and visually pleasing…

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Added by Eugene on November 18, 2009 at 10:30am — 2 Comments

My Modern Vixen - Isabeli Fontana (7 photos)

Isabeli Fontana looks naturally beautiful in this latest shoot by photographer Katja Rahlwes. The 26-year-old Brazilian has modeled for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, Marie Claire, ELLE, Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Numéro, i-D, Arena and many others. In 2008, she made her debut on the Forbes The World's 15 Top-Earning Models list at place 11, having earned $3… Continue

Added by Eugene on November 17, 2009 at 3:00pm — No Comments

X-Ray Vision - Nick Veasey (18 photos)



British photographer Nick Veasey uses X-rays to reveal the inner workings and structure of objects. He takes his X-ray photographs in a shed with a door of lead and steel, and thick concrete walls. While most people use high-powered X-ray machines to look for disease, Veasey uses them to look for beauty.



As radiation is highly dangerous, Veasey X-rays…

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Added by Eugene on November 17, 2009 at 12:30pm — 2 Comments

Space Invaders Attack! - Adam Richardson (5 pics)



As if we needed more enemies... Invaded Space was created by English art director Adam Richardson. Looks like our soldiers have a new enemy on the forefront, and they come in the form of 8-bit space invaders. No worries though, our troops are well equipped to deal with these bastards.…

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Added by Eugene on November 17, 2009 at 10:30am — No Comments

Urban Street Art - Balloon Boy by Spy

Balloon Boy is back! Looks like this attempt to get off the ground is going just as bad as the last, if not worse.



This amusing piece is by Madrid-based street artist, SpY. His first actions appeared in the middle eighties. Shortly after, already a national reference as a… Continue

Added by Eugene on November 17, 2009 at 9:30am — 3 Comments

The Decade in 7 Minutes - Newsweek



Newsweek rewinds the first 10 years of the new century, reminding you of the best, worst, and unforgettable… Continue

Added by Eugene on November 16, 2009 at 4:30pm — 6 Comments

Mystical Beauty - Tony Ariawan (7 Digital Art Pieces)



Tony Ariawan creates some of the most stunning digital art I've ever seen. The synergy of light and motion in these pieces is perfect.



You may remember seeing some of his work in a post Alice did last year, but this collection is so amazing I thought it deserved another…

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Added by Eugene on November 16, 2009 at 3:30pm — 4 Comments

When Grown Men Cry (13 Famous Actors)

Robin Williams



What do grown men look like when they cry? Photographer Sam Taylor-Wood handpicked some of Hollywood's leading film actors and took fascinating portraits of them as they bared their emo side and shed some tears.



"Some of the men cried before I even finished loading the…

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Added by Eugene on November 16, 2009 at 1:30pm — 11 Comments

Inspirational 9-Year-Old Basketball Prodigy



This 9-year-old little baller is pretty amazing. Dakota Simms elevates through his legs, toes pointed downward and back straight, and strokes the ball toward the hoop. He practices the jumper and other elements of his game every day, staying at the gym until he makes at least 200 three-point shots with an NBA regulation ball.



"That form is great. There's some guys in the NBA who don't have form like that," said ex-Atlanta Hawk and NBA Hall of Famer Dominique… Continue

Added by Eugene on November 16, 2009 at 10:00am — 1 Comment

President Obama's First Tour of Asia - TIME

Follow President Barack Obama to Asia on his 8-day trip to Japan, Singapore, China and South Korea. TIME is one the scene (photos are updated daily).



Above, Malaysia's Prime Minister Najib Razak, left, Myanmar's Prime Minister General Thein Sein, Philippines… Continue

Added by Eugene on November 16, 2009 at 9:00am — 2 Comments

Modern Architecture - Undersea Restaurant Has Spectacular View



The view at this underwater restaurant is probably like none you've ever seen. Ithaa Undersea restaurant sits 16 feet below sea level at the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island Hotel in Rangalifinolhu, Maldives. Maldives is a country of almost 1,200 islands, about 300 miles from the southernmost points of India and Sri Lanka.



Diners marvel at 180° views of reef…

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Added by Eugene on November 16, 2009 at 8:30am — 5 Comments

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 most prominent modern art galleries, Thinkspace Gallery, had the pleasure of swinging by Audrey’s home to take a look at the works for her upcoming debut NYC…

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Added by Eugene on November 15, 2009 at 12:00pm — 3 Comments

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