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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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Glowing Ice Cube Furniture - Moss LED Sofa Glowing Ice Cube Furniture - Moss LED Sofa

The first thing that comes to mind when I see this LED-illuminated Moss couch is that it looks like it belongs in an igloo. This makes a stunning compromise for anyone intrigued by the aesthetics of the ice hotel craze, yet like most people, is averse to the cold. It looks like a combination of ice cubes and cushy clouds, and would be an eye-popping focal element of any modern interior. Again, it would be ideal for an Ice Hotel vibe... 7 Coolest Ice Hotels + Iglu-Dorf (SUPER GALLERY) (VIDEO)… [More]



Spanish Space Architecture - Cloud 9 by Enric Ruiz-Geli (VIDEO)Spanish Space Architecture - Cloud 9 by Enric Ruiz-Geli (VIDEO)

These futuristic buildings can be found in Spain and can be attributed to the creative brilliance of architect Enric Ruiz-Geli. His highly modern words combine clean edges with a lot of spherical design, blending fluidly to create spaceship-like structures. He is best known for his Cloud-9 studio,… [More]









Exotic Flower Fashion - Christian Dior-Chids (VIDEO)Exotic Flower Fashion - Christian Dior-Chids (VIDEO)

John Galliano, the creative genius behind the Christian Dior label, sought his inspiration for the the fall/winter 2008 collection from 1961, the year the Dior house declared: "Never forget the woman." But, upon closer inspection of the color palette, pattern choices, and cuts, Trendinista found st… [More]



Imperfect Luxury Pendants - Karyn Chopik Designs (GALLERY)Imperfect Luxury Pendants - Karyn Chopik Designs (GALLERY)

These beautiful, metal hearts are elegantly contrasted by glittering gem hoops dangling off each pendant. The creative talent behind this line of jewelry is Karyn Chopik, a Vancouver artist who truly understands how to ignite the visual senses. The entire line is stunning, but it was the organic-m… [More]



Jellyfish Chandeliers 2 - Timothy Horn Lighting (GALLERY)Jellyfish Chandeliers 2 - Timothy Horn Lighting (GALLERY)

Melbourne-born artist Timothy Horn's large-scale jellyfish chandeliers were inspired by the illustrations of the 19th century German zoologist, Ernst Haeckel. His creations (Stheno, Euryale, and Medusa) are made of silicone rubber and fiber optics. The chandeliers seem to be moving and swimming i… [More]



Beijing Olympic Art - Song of Sand 2008 (VIDEO)Beijing Olympic Art - Song of Sand 2008 (VIDEO)

Anticipation is rising in Beijing for the Summer 2008 Olympic Games, and that excitement has translated into some pretty unique art. Song of Sand 2008, shown in the above video, is a really creative project that celebrates Chinese art forms and symbolism in conjunction with the Olympic brand. Trad… [More]



Facial Mosaics of 100 Influencers - Time 100 Cover (GALLERY)Facial Mosaics of 100 Influencers - Time 100 Cover (GALLERY)

How ingenious is this year's "Time 100" cover? Rather than use the face of the #1 position as usual, the cover depicts one face constructed from thin horizontal image strips of each of the 100 most influential people profiled inside the issue. The cover is one of five finalists, which include desig… [More]



Blatant Rip-Offs - Terminator: Sarah Connor Ad Copies Student Work (GALLERY)Blatant Rip-Offs - Terminator: Sarah Connor Ad Copies Student Work (GALLERY)

While being "inspired by" and "paying homage" to the work of another artist is one thing, blatantly copying someone's work without crediting them is another story. The fact that it's a big player like Fox channel who is ripping the work of a student makes it much worse. The new “Terminator - Sara… [More]



Knitting with Electrical Cords - Kwangho Lee's Woven Lights (GALLERY)Knitting with Electrical Cords - Kwangho Lee's Woven Lights (GALLERY)

Montreal gallery Commissaires is currently presenting designer Kwangho Lee’s creative lighting projects which are knit from lengths of electrical cord. Kwangho says his “biggest inspiration of this lighting is my mother’s knitting hobbies during my childhood.” All the designs are made t… [More]



Design in Motion - Fast VaseDesign in Motion - Fast Vase

The eye-popping design of the Fast Vase collection by Rosenthal is a reflection of the fast-paced, hectic speed of our life. According to dotmaison, "The backwards-angled offshoots from the vase itself reflect the artist rendition of speed." The collection includes four vase designs: Mini 13cm, S… [More]



Giant Eco-Friendly LED Displays - Beijing Greenpix Zero Energy Wall (GALLERY)Giant Eco-Friendly LED Displays - Beijing Greenpix Zero Energy Wall (GALLERY)

The Greenpix Zero Energy Media LED Wall in Beijing was created by Simone Giostra & Partners and Arup and can be seen in the gallery. The gigantic LED wall, which is near the site of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, and which is set to go live sometime this month, will display videos of art-related ev… [More]



Origami Ads - Maone Bank Origami Money (GALLERY)Origami Ads - Maone Bank Origami Money (GALLERY)

The origami in the gallery is part of an ad campaign created by DCS advertising agency for Maone Bank of Brazil. The campaign, which uses images and shapes of animals, is supposed to illustrate that ideally, your money should multiply in conjunction with your family. I love anything origami. I t… [More]



His & Hers Designs - Mr & Mrs Jones Collection (GALLERY)His & Hers Designs - Mr & Mrs Jones Collection (GALLERY)

Designer and artist Polly George hand makes these elegant his & hers pieces in her trademark pure, simple, white shapes. Working from her rural Kent studio, Polly slip casts and then individually decorates each item. The glaze is then hand-dipped, giving each item their own individual character, e… [More]



Fake Human Taxidermy - Joseph Seigenthaler Sculptures Use Real Hair (GALLERY)Fake Human Taxidermy - Joseph Seigenthaler Sculptures Use Real Hair (GALLERY)

These faux human head mounts, created by Joseph Seigenthaler, have an air of morbidity, but at the same time are captivating in terms of their incredible detail. The heads, some of them appearing to mocking the viewer while others just having an eerie smile, are all unique, and every one definitely … [More]



Artistic Tableware II - Origami Spoon (GALLERY)Artistic Tableware II - Origami Spoon (GALLERY)

Origami has been a big source of inspiration in numerous areas of design, from furniture to fashion and even kitchenware. Following the Origami Crockery we featured, we bring you an artistic, fun spoon. The Origami Spoon by Czech designer Michael Sholk is bent from a single piece of thin material.… [More]



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