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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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Jackass Naked for Animals - Steve-O Prefers Ink Over Mink in PETA Ads Jackass Naked for Animals - Steve-O Prefers Ink Over Mink in PETA Ads

Jackass star Steve-O strips down naked, not for the love of his silly antics, but for the love of furry animals. Steve-O flaunts his tattoos in two of PETA ads with the taglines: "I'd Rather Go Naked Than Wear Fur" and "Ink, Not Mink". Although Steve-O does a lot of silly and dangerous and silly stunts, animal torture for the sake of fashion is not one of his beliefs, as unlike him, "they don't have a choice." Instead of animal abuse and wearing fur, Steve-O is encouraging his fans to "<b>… [More]



Girl Walking Boy Shirt - jOkObO Fashion Line (GALLERY)Girl Walking Boy Shirt - jOkObO Fashion Line (GALLERY)

The shirt I'm wearing is from artist Jim Benton, and is just too hilarious. How often do guys were shirts that could be considered offensive to women? You see it everywhere, all the time. But what about women wearing shirts that make cheeky statements about the opposite sex? Ladies, it's about tim… [More]









Custom Kiss Art - MAC Lipstick & DNA 11 Portraits (GALLERY)Custom Kiss Art - MAC Lipstick & DNA 11 Portraits (GALLERY)

Express a little narcissism with these custom lip Kiss Portraits. The wall art is a promotional design project from MAC Cosmetic and DNA 11. Women submit an image of their lip imprint wearing their favourite shade of MAC Viva Glam Lipstick. Anyone can create one these modern art pieces by visit… [More]



Medic Alert Tattoos - Replacing Bracelets With InkMedic Alert Tattoos - Replacing Bracelets With Ink

Folks with certain medical conditions have worn Medic Alert Jewelry for years to warn paramedics and doctors of their diseases or allergies. There is now a growing trend with younger people displaying an alternative Medic Alert in the form of tattoos. They don't have to remember to put it on, it won… [More]



Top 20 Modern Art Innovations in 2007 (GALLERY)Top 20 Modern Art Innovations in 2007 (GALLERY)

These were the 20 most popular Modern Art Innovations in 2007, based on our traffic statistics. If you have a something you'd like to submit to our Modern Art category, you should Join FREE and start building a Trend Hunter portfolio. If you're looking for more research based on our database of mo… [More]



HDR Photography - The Secret to Mind-Blowing Photos (GALLERY)HDR Photography - The Secret to Mind-Blowing Photos (GALLERY)

Don't invest in a fancier camera; buy better software. As megapixels reach their practical maximum, software is improving to heighten image quality. HDR, or High Dynamic Range photography, is quickly becoming one of the biggest phenomenons among professional and amateur photographers alike. The rea… [More]



Top 20 Graffiti and Counter Culture Art Posts in 2007 (GALLERY)Top 20 Graffiti and Counter Culture Art Posts in 2007 (GALLERY)

These were the 20 most popular Graffiti and Counter Culture Art posts in 2007, based on our traffic statistics. If you have a something you'd like to submit to our Graffiti and Counter Culture Art category, you should Join FREE and start building a Trend Hunter portfolio. If you're looking for mo… [More]



Top 25 Innovative Tattoos + Tongue Tattoos (SUPER GALLERY)Top 25 Innovative Tattoos + Tongue Tattoos (SUPER GALLERY)

A tattoo on the ankle, back, arm, or hip is not longer enough to elicit any shocked responses... or to receive mention on Trend Hunter. A tattooed tongue? That's tame compared to what we've seen. In order to really get attention and stand out from others through body ink, people have to get really … [More]



Snow Sculptures - Cool Carvings in Beijing (GALLERY)Snow Sculptures - Cool Carvings in Beijing (GALLERY)

Using nature to create these intricate sculptures out of ice, artists in China's Heilongjiang Province created a tremendous display of highly detailed figurines and displays. They were built for the 20th International Snow Sculpture show. Snow sculpture, like sand sculptures, hold a timeless appea… [More]



Artistic Book Surgery - Postoperative by Brian Dettmer (GALLERY)Artistic Book Surgery - Postoperative by Brian Dettmer (GALLERY)

"Postoperative" is the latest exposition of up and coming artist, Brian Dettmer. Dettmer slices and dices old books, then creates them into new art forms. He is inspired by the original use of the book; history books reveal history, biographies reveal human forms, science books become a dissection… [More]



Practical Tattoos - Human RulerPractical Tattoos - Human Ruler

If your job or hobbies require you to do a lot of measuring, you might want to take a tip from this guy who had a ruler tattooed on his forearm. "My right forearm has a 8" ruler on it that I use for everything from measuring PVC diameter to wire lengths," Flickr user, mikeysklar said. "My backgrou… [More]



Single Room Hotel Between Billboards - Etienne Boulanger Pod Hotel in Berlin (VIDEO)Single Room Hotel Between Billboards - Etienne Boulanger Pod Hotel in Berlin (VIDEO)

Where? Located on Death Strip, the piece of land along the former Berlin Wall where people used to be shot and now a waste land dedicated to sculptures, French artist Etienne Boulanger formed a one room hotel between billboards. It definitely is a Room without a View. A night costs a mere Euro 20.- … [More]



Socially Conscious Art Exhibit - Chase The Rising Sun (GALLERY)Socially Conscious Art Exhibit - Chase The Rising Sun (GALLERY)

This weekend I had the pleasure of seeing my favorite designer's personal exhibit, Chase The Rising Sun. This event was the love child of Michael and Lauren Crigler, who are heading off on a year long exodus to do volunteer work around the world. The money from the exhibit is going to fund the dif… [More]



Hi-Tech Hands - Light Fingers Have LEDs, Black and Strobe LightsHi-Tech Hands - Light Fingers Have LEDs, Black and Strobe Lights

Now, you can have the coolest finger-accessories at your next rave. Light Fingers allow for 20 different light patterns on 5 LED lights, one for each finger. But wait - there's more. It also has a blacklight AND a strobe light on the wrist. "Take me to your leader..." [More]



Top 7 Strangest Piercings + Pierced Dimples (SUPER GALLERY) (VIDEO)Top 7 Strangest Piercings + Pierced Dimples (SUPER GALLERY) (VIDEO)

For piercings to stand out in today's world, they need to be really innovative. The latest wave sweeping the counter culture scene is pierced dimples. People are getting their cheeks pierced either through existing dimples or in place of them. Pixie off of L.A. ink helped this movement take off. T… [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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