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Modern art is exploding into mediums never before explored. We’re obsessed with innovative artists, leading edge designers and individuals who exude ultramodernism.


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Visual culture is the field of study that relates to all aspects of visual imagery, which can include traditional art, video games, comics, media, advertising and anything that has a visual component.


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Graffiti artists like Banksy prove the point that artistic movements often ignite from counter culture expression. By tracking the counter culture, you can find out what’s on the cutting edge of cool.


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Waterfall Door Waterfall Door

Watur, designed by Daniel Harper, is an actual door made of constantly flowing water. I'm not sure how secure a water door is, but it looks funky. It consists of a frame with a catch basin at the bottom to catch the falling water. Custom sizing is available and will cost around $2000. (GUSH Magazine) [More]



Video Games in the Real World - Real Life TetrisVideo Games in the Real World - Real Life Tetris

We've seen a number of video games brought into the real world as art. Real Life Tetris, shown here, was created using crates on a giant wall in Melbourne. The art was created by "Sam. Jerome, Ed and Gab." [More]









Giants and Midgets - Ron Mueck ExhibitionGiants and Midgets - Ron Mueck Exhibition

Ron Mueck's latest exhibition features an array of giant lifelike sculptures, as well as several tiny lifelike sculptures. The disproportionate people are extremely eye catching. Each figure is shaped usin fiberglass resine and pretty much gauranteed to invoke a response. [More]



Wet Lamp (VIDEO)Wet Lamp (VIDEO)

The Wet Lamp, designed by Scott Franklin, is safe despite my thoughts of getting electrocuted by it. Basically it's an exposed light bulb that floats in glass bowl full of water. It It operates by a silver rod that determines how bright the light is by how far the rod is inserted into the water. You… [More]



Researchers Create Drawings On Water SurfaceResearchers Create Drawings On Water Surface

Researches at Akishima Laboratories in Japan have devised a way to 'draw' letters, words and simple pictures on the surface of water. The effect is created using an enclosure of 50 wave generator. The device requires sophisticated software that enables the generator to create little pixels. The e… [More]



Cursor Kite - Art and StatementCursor Kite - Art and Statement

In an age where we are increasingly consumed by our computers, the cursor kite is more than just a kite, it's a statement. That's the vision of the creator, Tim Elverston, who first launched the kite at Buring Man. The cursor kite is available for sale. You can read more about it at the WindF Fir… [More]



Recycled Art - Mona Lisa Made From Obsolete MotherboardsRecycled Art - Mona Lisa Made From Obsolete Motherboards

We've seen a number of examples of recycled art and fashion, including Ecoist Handbags Made From Candy Wrappers and a Belt Made Of Recycled Materials. Now, Asustek, a Taiwanese electronics maker, has created the "Mona Lisa" by recycling obsolete motherboards. The further away you get from the art,… [More]



Intentional Imperfection - Amazonia Vase by Gaetano PesceIntentional Imperfection - Amazonia Vase by Gaetano Pesce

Over the last decade, style in glass has journeyed from being intricate and detailed to urban and sleek. Now, imperfect art is replacing traditional design. For example, the Amazonia vase by Gaetano Pesce is intentionally imperfect. Buy it for $314. "One of pesce's most popular designs, the amazon… [More]



Luxury Plates - $5,400 Adam and Eve Plate Set by Piero FornasettiLuxury Plates - $5,400 Adam and Eve Plate Set by Piero Fornasetti

To nobody's surprise, China plates aren't cool anymore. But art plates? That's cool. Accordingly, we introduced you to the $48 Los Angeles Plates last week. Want something a little more unique? How about the Adam and Eve Plates by Piero Fornasetti? At $5,400, a pair of the painted gold plates … [More]



Computer Hood Privacy ScarfComputer Hood Privacy Scarf

Designed for technology fans everywhere, this scarf/hood provides you with a private environment for your computer, cell phone or even gaming console. Yeah this doesn’t look conspicuous at all. If you are interested in this ‘scarf’ you can’t get one yet since it’s just a project by Joe Ma… [More]



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Modern Art, Visual Culture, and Graffiti
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