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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.


Visual Culture

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.


Graffiti and Counter Culture Expression

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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Microscopic Sculptures - Art by Willard Wigan (GALLERY) Microscopic Sculptures - Art by Willard Wigan (GALLERY)

Art is created to be viewed. It can evoke inspiration, creativity, confusion or wonder. But what about eye strain? UK artist Willard Wigan has created art sculptures so tiny, the naked eye can't fully… [More]



Glowing Graphic Art - Modern Lightboxes by Joe Futschik (GALLERY)Glowing Graphic Art - Modern Lightboxes by Joe Futschik (GALLERY)

Designer Joe Futschik introduces a brilliant new type of artwork for your home. A unique collection of art illuminated with back lighting in a light box. A very bold statement, yet clean and simple.… [More]









3D Flash Experiments As Art - The Lab by Mathieu Badimon3D Flash Experiments As Art - The Lab by Mathieu Badimon

Can 3d flash experiments be art? A couple minutes in this unique medium and you'll probably agree. This simple but unique site contains some very cool 3D flash experiments that are sure to grab your… [More]



Fun-Shaped Rubberbands - HandyBandsFun-Shaped Rubberbands - HandyBands

When these guys aren't keeping newspapers from unraveling, they are busy looking like rubber duckies or jubilous jumping people. Sold for about $6, these brightly colored items bring a little more joy… [More]



A Painting a Day - Self-Disciplined Artists Reach Out to Markets (VIDEO)A Painting a Day - Self-Disciplined Artists Reach Out to Markets (VIDEO)

Everyday, for the past two years, I get an email with a beautiful, postcard-sized painting from one Julian Merrow-Smith of France. "Postcard from Provence", it's called - and the painting is priced at… [More]



Crop Art - Pimp My Rice Paddy (GALLERY)Crop Art - Pimp My Rice Paddy (GALLERY)

Crop circles are interesting, but pimped crop fields are even better. Every year, farmers in Inakadate, Japan pimp their crop fields with a style that resembles video game animation. Pink Tentacle describes… [More]



The 9-Volt Battery LightThe 9-Volt Battery Light

The designer of this simplistic lighting device is Richard Lawson. A group of LED lights (red and blue) mirrors the shape of its power-source, a 9-volt battery. This light found its way into production… [More]



Framed Paintings as Billboards? - 'The Grand Tour' Brings Art to the Street (GALLERY)Framed Paintings as Billboards? - 'The Grand Tour' Brings Art to the Street (GALLERY)

London agency, The Partners have developed a rather interesting campaign for The National Gallery entitled `The Grand Tour'. The objective was to bring art to the streets of London in everyday places where… [More]



Underwater Sculptures (VIDEO)Underwater Sculptures (VIDEO)

London artist Jason Taylor has installed a series of his sculptures under the sea off the coast of Grenada. The aim of the sculpture park is to create a unique space which highlights environmental processes… [More]



Street Art as Advertising - Artist Places Gold Bullion Throughout LondonStreet Art as Advertising - Artist Places Gold Bullion Throughout London

In a clear example of the ever fine line between art and advertising, artist Paul Insect recently placed a stack of signed mock Gold bullions detailing the words "if you have me, I was stolen" in strategic… [More]



Free Tickets for Virgins - Play Takes an Unusual PR SpinFree Tickets for Virgins - Play Takes an Unusual PR Spin

The producers of an off-Broadway show are giving away free tickets to anyone who can demonstrate his or her virginity is still in tact. The comedy "My first time", opens on July 28 and is based on a decade-old… [More]



Twist Cocktail ShakerTwist Cocktail Shaker

This helix-inspired cocktail shaker was designed by Fred Bould of Nambé. It is a wonderful example of how style and functionality can be integrated. [More]



The One Shot MGX Stool - Untwist to SitThe One Shot MGX Stool - Untwist to Sit

This hip expanding chair was designed by Parisian designer Patrick Jouin for Belgian Materialise. If you push lightly down on the center handle of this chair, the piece will untwist into its functional… [More]



Customizable Cardboard Cot - $300 Baby Box as ArtCustomizable Cardboard Cot - $300 Baby Box as Art

Available at the Little Fashion Gallery, this unique crib is actually a Customizable Cardboard Cot. The bed, designed by Album Di Famiglia is made from cardboard so you can draw your own designs on the… [More]



Floor Standing Art - Zen for Your Home by Enrico CaspariFloor Standing Art - Zen for Your Home by Enrico Caspari

Why hang a little picture on the wall when you can transform your room with floor standing art? In this case, the Calma artworks by Enrico Caspari will help you to create Zen in your home. Each of the… [More]



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Modern Art, Visual Culture, and Graffiti
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Modern Art Candy is a digest of Modern Art, Visual Culture, and Graffiti.
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