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Modern Art

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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Handwritten Art Sneakers - Reebok x Maeda Emoretion (GALLERY) Handwritten Art Sneakers - Reebok x Maeda Emoretion (GALLERY)

Famous graphic designer John Maeda has teamed up with Reebok for the beautiful Reebok x Maeda Emoretion. Maeda drew inspiration from the 7th Law- emotion- from his book, The Laws of Simplicity where… [More]



Caterpillar Created Messages - Caterpillar Created Messages - "Love Me" Leaves by Kyung-Ah Park (GALLERY)

Designer Kyung-Ah Park has come up with a very novel and amusing concept that goes to the heart of the environmental mess human behavior has wrought on the planet. Caterpillars are known to feed on certain… [More]









Geeky Counterculture - SciFi Movie Inspired Graffiti (GALLERY)Geeky Counterculture - SciFi Movie Inspired Graffiti (GALLERY)

Graffiti is a form of expression that has seen a lot of controversy and that controversy is not about to be resolved any time soon. If ever. In any event, take a look at these wonderful movie-inspired… [More]



Mosaics With a Message - 4,000 Americans DeadMosaics With a Message - 4,000 Americans Dead

It is becoming a trend using all types of products to create a mosaic. We have seen examples with used metro tickets, pieces of scrap or what ever inspire people to assemble an artistic object. In this… [More]



Futuristic Surrealism Vodka Ads - Absolut World (GALLERY)Futuristic Surrealism Vodka Ads - Absolut World (GALLERY)

These might just be the most artistic and creative ads I have seen for a long while. The artistry and effort that was put into making them is very evident and would make even Salvador Dali proud. Absolut… [More]



Public Art in Shanghai - Fungus Chairs by Ma Yansong (GALLERY)Public Art in Shanghai - Fungus Chairs by Ma Yansong (GALLERY)

These are Fungus chairs created by Chinese architect Ma Yansong of the Chinese architecture firm MAD as part of a public art display in Pudong District, Shanghai, China. Thematically, this display is… [More]



Hip Cape Town Hangouts - Afro Cool at Afro Coffee (GALLERY)Hip Cape Town Hangouts - Afro Cool at Afro Coffee (GALLERY)

Afro chic, afro funky... Afro Coffee is all the rage in South Africa. Afro Coffee is a new brand of coffee and a cafe that brews true African coffee. As they say, "no colonial stuff". Not only is the… [More]



Edible Cartoons - Face Food Bento Boxes (GALLERY)Edible Cartoons - Face Food Bento Boxes (GALLERY)

The Japanese bento box, or lunch box, dates back hundreds of years in Japanese history. The contemporary bento box has been influenced by pop culture elements such as movies, TV shows and manga. The… [More]



Shoes as a Canvas - Pimp My Flats (GALLERY)Shoes as a Canvas - Pimp My Flats (GALLERY)

A plain, white pair of tennis shoes provides way too much creative potential to leave them as they come. Case in point, the Pimp My Flats exhibit has some stellar designs, showcasing ordinary plimsol shoes… [More]



Flaming Instruments - Man Plays Burning Piano (VIDEO)Flaming Instruments - Man Plays Burning Piano (VIDEO)

Talk about a dramatic performance. Earlier this month, Japanese pianist Yosuke Yamashita plopped down on the bench of grand piano as it went up in flames. Fortunately, he played it safe by not only jumping… [More]



Painting With Light - The Art of Eric Staller (GALLERY)Painting With Light - The Art of Eric Staller (GALLERY)

Eric Staller is a New York-based artist whose light experimentation techniques include using a tripod and long exposures of light to create spectacular artwork against the backdrop of urban environments.… [More]



Trash Into Art - Amazing Beer Can Butterflies (GALLERY)Trash Into Art - Amazing Beer Can Butterflies (GALLERY)

NYC's trash is Paul Villinski's art. These beautiful art pieces explore themes of transformation and recovery through the metamorphosis of crushed beer cans from the streets of New York into flocks of… [More]



Sensory Deprivation Skull Chair by Atelier van Lieshout (GALLERY)Sensory Deprivation Skull Chair by Atelier van Lieshout (GALLERY)

Dutch Atelier Van Lieshout has their Sensory Deprivation Skull on display at Carpenters Workshop Gallery, a new Gallery in Mayfair, London, designated to furniture. A chair you can sit in with the doors… [More]



Beer Can Butterflies - More Garbage as Art (GALLERY)Beer Can Butterflies - More Garbage as Art (GALLERY)

Artist Paul Villinski takes these empty cans, or "dead soldiers" as he puts it, from the streets of New York City to create butterflies that are each unique so on generation's trash will be another generation's… [More]



Musical at a Mall - Thes Latest From Improv Everywhere (VIDEO)Musical at a Mall - Thes Latest From Improv Everywhere (VIDEO)

Trend Hunter has covered a number of stunts caused by Imrov Underwear, and the 'Musical in a Mall' is the latest... Improv Everywhere is an unorthodox comedy group based in New York City, formed in 2001… [More]



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