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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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Erotic Photo Skate Dekcs - Marilyn Minter Supreme Skateboards Erotic Photo Skate Dekcs - Marilyn Minter Supreme Skateboards

Supreme skateboarding brand is following this year's trend in urban industry. How? They asked New York-based artist Marilyn Minter to create the design for three skate decks. Minter is recognized in the modern art milieu for "close-ups of the erotic nature that confuse and astound the viewer." Keep your eyes on exclusive skate shops to buy these great pieces of art! [More]



Plant Activated Lights - Flower Filament by Ha-Na YeomPlant Activated Lights - Flower Filament by Ha-Na Yeom

The Flower Filament by designer Ha-Na Yeom combines nature with technology. The Flower Filament lights up only if there is a flower in it but the flower also acts as the switch to light up the hollowed out, light-bulb like design. I'm kinda slow right now so it took me a while to comprehend the conc… [More]









Laser Cut Records As Wall Fashion - Ideia Revives Vinyl (GALLERY)Laser Cut Records As Wall Fashion - Ideia Revives Vinyl (GALLERY)

Vinyl records, when not being sought by afficianados or crafters are very cheap. Parents tend to have them hidden away afraid they might throw out that classic Abba LP. Ideia and Companhia saw something different. They saw art, and put their laser cutter to work making some very unusual but great de… [More]



Top 40 Pranks - Prank Ideas for April Fool's Day (SUPER GALLERY)Top 40 Pranks - Prank Ideas for April Fool's Day (SUPER GALLERY)

Looking for the top pranks of all time? With April Fool's Day just around the corner, it's time to 'get your prank on'. Accordingly, we've prepared a cluster of our favorite pranks. Hopefully you can use this list to inspire your own pranks. Be warned that many of these pranks require a lot … [More]



Your Photos as Wallpaper - Myfotowall (GALLERY)Your Photos as Wallpaper - Myfotowall (GALLERY)

Remember those super cheesy murals of tropical beaches or forests? The retro decor could become hip again thanks to Myfotowall, a site that lets you customize wallpaper with your own photographs. It's as easy as sending in your favourite image, whether it's a shot of the most amazing sunset you sa… [More]



Patriotic Auto Wraps - Union Jack Lotus Exige SPatriotic Auto Wraps - Union Jack Lotus Exige S

Want to show your patriotic side in style? Consider a full-body car decal. Way cooler than Austin Power's ride, the Discovery Channel featured a piece on this customization process, starring a Lotus Exige S with a Union Jack pattern. Auto wraps are skins for your cars that let you customize thei… [More]



Portrait Architecture - Law Office Shaped in the Image of 'Lady Justice' (GALLERY)Portrait Architecture - Law Office Shaped in the Image of 'Lady Justice' (GALLERY)

A law office in the Netherlands wanted to incorporate the universal justice icon, "Justitia," into their architecture as a promotion and reflection of their morals and standards. Accordingly, they commissioned the ’19 het Atelier’ architecture office for this abstract modern representation of a … [More]



Resume T-Shirts - Let Your Shirt Get You a New JobResume T-Shirts - Let Your Shirt Get You a New Job

This is a total riot! Blackbird Tees' custom Resume Tees will put your resume on the back of a T-shirt for you so that you may advertise yourself to prospective employers. Popgadget notes, "When ordering, you choose an intro or teaser line for the front of your t-shirt (for instance, "My resume i… [More]



Humanized Cartoons - Homer Simpson and Mario in the Flesh?Humanized Cartoons - Homer Simpson and Mario in the Flesh?

Human cartoons are realistic interpretations of famous cartoon characters. In this case, we have Homer Simpson and Mario in the flesh. The artist used various textures of human skin and pieces of various faces to compose the image. The result is frightening impressive. The artist, who goes under… [More]



Drainage Graffiti (Part II) - Asics Brazil AdsDrainage Graffiti (Part II) - Asics Brazil Ads

A while ago we saw some fantastic sidewalk art in Brazil for the 6eimeia project. Apparently, people were so wild about the clever drain ads, shoe company Asics decided to have a go at the unique street art too. The Face the Streets campaign in São Paulo features very vibrant paintings that cleve… [More]



Top 10 Design Exhibits + the Elastic Mind - MoMA 2008 (SUPER GALLERY) (VIDEO)Top 10 Design Exhibits + the Elastic Mind - MoMA 2008 (SUPER GALLERY) (VIDEO)

There is a currently an exhibit at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City that is creating buzz around the world. The exhibit, Design and the Elastic Mind, is a combination of art, science, technology and design and includes influential projects from around the world. We've featured a few indiv… [More]



Bottle Cap Portraits - The Work of Molly B. Right (GALLERY)Bottle Cap Portraits - The Work of Molly B. Right (GALLERY)

These amazing five portraits were made with bottle caps. The first one is of the very recognizable face of Abraham Lincoln. The second one is a beautiful reproduction of Dutch master Johannes Vermeer's Girl with Pearl. The third portrait is a representation of iconic jazz singer Billie Holliday. F… [More]



Peace Murals - LA vs War Installation (VIDEO)Peace Murals - LA vs War Installation (VIDEO)

Graffiti usually brings up images of young punks vandalizing public property, but these peace murals evoke none such thoughts. The Yo! What Happened to Peace? art installation in Los Angeles is for LA vs. War and features paintings like a gigantic image of Mahatma Gandhi. The project is meant to a… [More]



Glow in the Dark Furniture - Fullmoon Cabinet (GALLERY)Glow in the Dark Furniture - Fullmoon Cabinet (GALLERY)

Sotirios Papadopoulos designed this Fullmoon cabinet for Ennezero using ecologically-friendly paint. The Fullmoon glows in the dark and in that sense, as far as I am concerned, this is a creation that has the dual function of being a storage piece of furniture and a work with artistic value. There… [More]



Creative Commercial Critiques - Bela Borsodi Fashion Photography (GALLERY)Creative Commercial Critiques - Bela Borsodi Fashion Photography (GALLERY)

Austrian photographer Bela Borsodi, who is now based in New York, does still life photography with an emphasis on the fashion world. But Instead of just showing us beautiful and attractive products for fashion magazines, he plays with our perception and messes with our senses, giving each one of his… [More]



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