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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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Street Poop Art - NYC Sprinkle Brigade (VIDEO) Street Poop Art - NYC Sprinkle Brigade (VIDEO)

Why go to the trouble of scooping up dog poo, especially if it doesn’t belong to your dog? Well, if you live in NYC, you won't have to anymore; just call the Sprinkle Brigade! They’ll zip down in the Turdmobile (I’m guessing) and turn the offending turds into street art of the kind that sophisticated New Yorkers have come to appreciate. This is where graffiti art was 20 years ago, 20 years from now artists will have to push very hard (and eat a lot of fiber) to produce this quality of po… [More]



Japanese Halloween - Dressing up in Tokyo (GALLERY)Japanese Halloween - Dressing up in Tokyo (GALLERY)

Like many Western practices and traditions, Halloween has caught on in Asian countries including Japan. Regardless of time of year, Tokyoites in particular enjoy dressing up. The city is one of the best for unique street style or outrageous fashion spotting, so Halloween is an occasion they use to t… [More]









Water-Powered Pumpkin Eater - Fluidcut Waterjet (GALLERY)Water-Powered Pumpkin Eater - Fluidcut Waterjet (GALLERY)

Fluidcut in Fraser, MI specializes in waterjet cutting. This is where pressurized water is used to cut ... well, anything. They cut soft items such as foam, fragile items such as glass, and hard items such as metal. This is what they do and this is what they're known for. As a bit of holiday marketi… [More]



Surreal Grotesque Art - Kris Kuksi’s Depraved Details (VIDEO)Surreal Grotesque Art - Kris Kuksi’s Depraved Details (VIDEO)

Halloween can bring out the darker side in anyone, including artist who dedicate their lives to illustrating flowers and butterflies. If you visit his website, you’ll see that Kris Kuksi’s is a talented artist that tends to paint bright, vibrant nature scenes, but this is Halloween, and the guyâ… [More]



Skate Truck Art Exhibit - Grind King Truxtapoz (GALLERY)Skate Truck Art Exhibit - Grind King Truxtapoz (GALLERY)

Truxtapoz is a group art exhibition to be held in November featuring a new limited edition Artist Series skateboard line. "In the skate community, art and design are seen mainly on decks, but Grind King Truck Co. has branched out and taken truck design one step further. Grind King has scoured the… [More]



Top 7 Most Fashionable Cities + Hong Kong Street Style (GALLERY)Top 7 Most Fashionable Cities + Hong Kong Street Style (GALLERY)

Our fascination with street style is as strong as ever, as our growing curiosity into real-life wardrobes around the world expands. We've gone from the streets of Southern California to London, Milan, Paris and Tokyo, and now we're excited to bring some of the best styles from everyday fashionistas … [More]



Pop-Up Book Puppetry - Shitdisco OK (VIDEO)Pop-Up Book Puppetry - Shitdisco OK (VIDEO)

This pop-up book music video is done exceptionally well -- the clip is a must-watch! It shows puppetry to Shitdisco's song "OK" and was directed by Price James. The short video shows the characters in pop-up book form, and as the song plays, the puppeteer moves the singers in sync with the music. … [More]



T-Shirt Detects Wi-FiT-Shirt Detects Wi-Fi

Wireless internet... where would we be without it? You don't have to go far these days to find it, but until Wi-Fi is everywhere, this t-shirt can help out tremendously (as well as score some points with fellow nerd-friends.) This glowing, animated tee detects 802.11b or 802.11g signals and displays… [More]



Personalizing The Personal Computer (Part 3) - Schtickers (GALLERY)Personalizing The Personal Computer (Part 3) - Schtickers (GALLERY)

In a time when people proudly display where they have vacationed on their car (yes, a $1 sticker on a $30,000 vehicle), a company is offering the same level of customization for laptop computers. Now, you can apply a laptop skin to liven up your mobile office. Select a famous work of art such as the… [More]



Human Branding - The New Tattoo (VIDEO)Human Branding - The New Tattoo (VIDEO)

Now that tattoos can be removed through laser surgery, people wanting to permanently modify their bodies are turning to branding. Using an ultra-hot iron, people are literally sizzling their skin to create burns so deep, the scars will remain for life. "Human branding has become the latest twisted… [More]



Graffiti Goes Big - Banksy Originals Sold for £546,000 (GALLERY)Graffiti Goes Big - Banksy Originals Sold for £546,000 (GALLERY)

On several occasions, Trend Hunter has covered Banksy, the world's most famous graffiti artist. Now, the UK street artist known for punking London Museums has recently put his original works in auction. 10 original pieces of Banksy put in auction at the Bonhams auction house were expected to raise… [More]



Artifacts of Ex Lovers Exhibit - Broken Heart Museum (VIDEO)Artifacts of Ex Lovers Exhibit - Broken Heart Museum (VIDEO)

We all know that love can be sweet or can be painful. When a former couple decided to take the remains of their lost relationship to show the public, a Broken Heart Museum was opened in Croatia. They also collect other ex-couple's artifacts from their previous relationships including old love lette… [More]



Resin Lamp Clearly A Winner - DesigngedichtjesResin Lamp Clearly A Winner - Designgedichtjes

The Resin Lamp is as simple and finely crafted light as you would expect from Designgedichtjes. The lamp really looks spartan. It consists of a cord, a couple of light bulbs, and highly polished clear resin. Simple? Not quite. How will you change the bulbs on these lamps? Designgedichtjes overcome… [More]



Manhole Covers as Art - Japanese Manholes (GALLERY)Manhole Covers as Art - Japanese Manholes (GALLERY)

In some areas of Japan, they cover their manholes with beautifully designed one-of-a-kind covers. This isn't limited to one or two pieces, either. The Asian trend is covered on a number of web sites. In fact, a search on Google images will result in all the manhole covers you can handle. Also … [More]



Fashion from Cans - Eco Collection by Nikos Floros Used 20,000 Cans (GALLERY)Fashion from Cans - Eco Collection by Nikos Floros Used 20,000 Cans (GALLERY)

This fashion may not the be the best looking around, but there is no questioning their green credentials as the clothing is made entirely from used drink cans. They are part of a 14-piece collection by costume art designer Nikos Floros. His work is part of an exhibition to raise funds for a new op… [More]



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Modern Art, Visual Culture, and Graffiti
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