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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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110,664 KM Self Portraits - GPS & DHL Art is World's Biggest Drawing (VIDEO) 110,664 KM Self Portraits - GPS & DHL Art is World's Biggest Drawing (VIDEO)

What a brilliant use of technology to create unique art! Erik Nordenankar devised a genius plan to create the Biggest Drawing In The World by tracking the movement of a GPS briefcase traveling the globe via DHL according to a carefully studied and specific route. According to Nordenankar, the briefcase became his pen and the world his paper. The projected… [More]



Foliage-Covered Wardrobes - Tord Boontje for MetaFoliage-Covered Wardrobes - Tord Boontje for Meta

It's hard to tell this is actually a wardrobe unless someone told you. Tord Boontje, a Dutch industrial designer created this piece for Meta. The doors of the wardrobe consist of hundreds of hand-painted… [More]









Female Form Furniture - The Anthropomorphic ChairFemale Form Furniture - The Anthropomorphic Chair

I absolutely love this anthropomorphic chair designed by Sergio Gill. The funky chair which made it to the IWF Design Emphasis Competition, resembles a reclining female figure. Gill used a software program… [More]



Tunnel Telescope From NYC to London - Telectroscope (GALLERY)Tunnel Telescope From NYC to London - Telectroscope (GALLERY)

Completion of a 100 year old engineering project finally happened a few days ago. The tunnel between New York and London, called the Telectroscope, allows residents of both cities to peer down the giant… [More]



Creative Contextual Drains - Matrix by Honfay Lui (GALLERY)Creative Contextual Drains - Matrix by Honfay Lui (GALLERY)

To think of drainage systems as anything but cesspools of waste is really difficult for me and I suspect for lots of other people as well. Honfay Lui is trying to change that way of thinking, and to that… [More]



Dental Paintings - Custom Tooth Art II (GALLERY)Dental Paintings - Custom Tooth Art II (GALLERY)

Trend Hunter published an article about dental tattoos not long ago, which you can see below, and now we're happy to do a follow-up. The dental designs in this gallery are made with very colorful paint… [More]



Gold Guerrilla Street Art - The Midas Project in Barcelona (GALLERY)Gold Guerrilla Street Art - The Midas Project in Barcelona (GALLERY)

Have you ever heard of King Midas? To make a long story short, he was a pretty greedy king who wished that whatever he touched would turn to gold. As a result, he ended up starving to death because all… [More]



Furniture Made of Books - This Into ThatFurniture Made of Books - This Into That

Functional art by This Into That includes bookshelves and cases made of, well, old books. They’re handcrafted by Jim Rosenau who was raised in a house with about 5,000 books. His thematic book furniture… [More]



Recycled Bottle Ceilings - Aesop’s High Glass Boutique (GALLERY)Recycled Bottle Ceilings - Aesop’s High Glass Boutique (GALLERY)

This is further proof that sustainability does not have to look boring, drab and pedestrian. Australia-based brand Aesop, which specializes in boutique botanical skincare products, built a retail store… [More]



Controversial Public Transit Photos - Paris Metro Nudes (GALLERY)Controversial Public Transit Photos - Paris Metro Nudes (GALLERY)

Paris Metro Officials are racking their heads trying to find out how photographer Jam Abelanet was able to take such artsy shots of nude babes on the metro. They are actually afraid that the passengers… [More]



Fishing Lure Jewelry - Kaga Samurai Folk Art (GALLERY)Fishing Lure Jewelry - Kaga Samurai Folk Art (GALLERY)

Kaga fishing lures are a Japanese folk art which some say embodies the samurai spirit. The featured designs are from a Japanese family firm called Meboso Hachirobei Shoten which has been in business for… [More]



Animal Hair Hats - Nagi Noda Creations (GALLERY)Animal Hair Hats - Nagi Noda Creations (GALLERY)

Sometimes, something just captures, confuses and inspires you. That is exactly the effect of these quirky animal-inspired hair hats by Japanese art director Nagi Noda. They are truly out of this world.… [More]



Manimals - Animals of the Chinese Zodiac (GALLERY)Manimals - Animals of the Chinese Zodiac (GALLERY)

Remember that 1990's show which had a super sleuth transform into different animals? Well 'Manimals' is not exactly related, but does share the name. Manimals is an exhibit by artist Daniel Lee. Drawing… [More]



Real Life Barbies - Evelina Bratell's 1959 Doll Fashions (GALLERY)Real Life Barbies - Evelina Bratell's 1959 Doll Fashions (GALLERY)

Inspired by the iconic 1959 Barbie, Evelina Bratell a student at Beckmans design school, created a fascinating Barbie fashion collection with a photography theme of living in the Barbie doll house. Bratell's… [More]



Giant Human Nest - Benjamin Verdonck's Skyscraper Nest (VIDEO)Giant Human Nest - Benjamin Verdonck's Skyscraper Nest (VIDEO)

Benjamin Verdonck is living in a giant nest hanging from a high-rise building in Rotterdam. The Belgian man says he will be there until May 22nd. Judging by the images in the gallery, the nest looks… [More]



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Modern Art, Visual Culture, and Graffiti
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