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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.


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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Paying to Volunteer - Samba Party at Rio Carnival (VIDEO) Paying to Volunteer - Samba Party at Rio Carnival (VIDEO)

Most elaborate carnival in the world is about to kick off in Rio, and people from around the world are paying to help with the set up. The annual Rio de Janeiro Carnival features huge floats adorned with thousands of eye-catching paraders, some dressed in the fanciest sequin-covered costumes, others wearing not much more than glitter on their bodies.… [More]



iPod Case For Old Ladies - GrannytunesiPod Case For Old Ladies - Grannytunes

Granny tunes clears the chasm between youthful geek fetishism over the iPod digital audio player, and the antique flavors of an 80 year old woman. The tassel makes this design a must have. The concept… [More]









Flags Represent Real World Facts - Meet the World Flags (GALLERY)Flags Represent Real World Facts - Meet the World Flags (GALLERY)

While these are quite old, these controversial flags by Brazilian artist, Icaro Doria are still quite incredible, and worth seeing for anyone who hadn't had a chance to yet. He created the campaign for… [More]



Pre-Broken Ceramics - Greece VS China PlatesPre-Broken Ceramics - Greece VS China Plates

Greece vs China is a plate with a clear concept: take the plates needlessly broken during any traditional Greek wedding celebration. salvage them, and glue them back together to sell them as high minded… [More]



Ring Around the Cardigan - Chanel Couture Show in Paris (VIDEO)Ring Around the Cardigan - Chanel Couture Show in Paris (VIDEO)

At his Spring/Summer 2008 couture show in Paris, Karl Lagerfeld and his models marched around a giant Chanel-branded fashion statue. Taking center stage at the show was a gigantic cardigan, one of the… [More]



Packing Tape Portraits - Mark Khaisman Tapeworks (GALLERY)Packing Tape Portraits - Mark Khaisman Tapeworks (GALLERY)

Believe it or not, these phenomenal works of art are made out of translucent brown packing tape. By layering the tape on top of a sheets of Plexiglas, Mark Khaisman was able to craft these creations that… [More]



Ambiguous Art - The Blur of Gender (VIDEO)Ambiguous Art - The Blur of Gender (VIDEO)

According to Sigmund Freud, "Neurosis is the inability to tolerate ambiguity." For most people, the state of ambiguity is an uncomfortable one, from the blurring of gender roles to gender itself. The… [More]



Rubble as a Canvas - Brazilian Graffitti (GALLERY)Rubble as a Canvas - Brazilian Graffitti (GALLERY)

These incredible murals came with nothing more but the description "Brazilian Graffiti," but that doesn't make them any less awe inspiring. Whereas most people would look at the rubble as a form of aesthetic… [More]



Fashion Photography as Fine Art - Click Chic Exhibit (VIDEO)Fashion Photography as Fine Art - Click Chic Exhibit (VIDEO)

Is photography art? Is fashion design art? The answers to these two may determine whether or not you think fashion photography could be considered fine art. It seems more people than not are agreeing it… [More]



Skateboard Furniture - Skate Study HouseSkateboard Furniture - Skate Study House

Pierre-André Senizergues, the owner of Etnies Shoe Co. along with Gil De Le Bon Lapointe, have developed a collection of furniture for an upcoming exhibition in Paris. Skaters and snowboarders has been… [More]



Human Leash - Goth Fashion Gets Couple Kicked Off BusHuman Leash - Goth Fashion Gets Couple Kicked Off Bus

A Gothic couple was recently asked not to board a bus after being told “dogs” weren’t allowed on board. That could sound discriminatory but Tasha Maltby was asking for it when the bus driver said… [More]



Pin-Up Fashion - Wonderbra Signs Dita von TeesePin-Up Fashion - Wonderbra Signs Dita von Teese

Dita Von Teese has been announced as the new Wonderbra model for 2008. Along with the modeling contract, the burlesque star will also be designing her very own Lingerie collection that she claims will… [More]



Buttonless Phone Interface - LED CellphoneButtonless Phone Interface - LED Cellphone

Unless you have been living inside of a cave for the past 10 years, chances are good that you know what a cellphone user interface looks like: buttons with numbers 0 through 9, on/off, and send. Even with… [More]



Nordic Metro Art Installation - The Tunnel of Light Escalator (VIDEO)Nordic Metro Art Installation - The Tunnel of Light Escalator (VIDEO)

Escalators generally aren't considered a source of entertainment... unless of course you enjoy the immaturity of running against the natural direction of the stairs. This funky Norwegian escalator, however,… [More]



Eco-Tourism Falls To New York - Olafur Eliasson Waterfalls Will Grace CityEco-Tourism Falls To New York - Olafur Eliasson Waterfalls Will Grace City

New York will get four giant waterfalls during the summer as a city art project and tourism draw. NYC tourism got a huge boost when Christo put his panels in Central Park. Seeing a great opportunity, the… [More]



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Modern Art, Visual Culture, and Graffiti
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