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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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Foldable Furniture - Adam Goodrum Stitch Chairs (GALLERY) Foldable Furniture -  Adam Goodrum Stitch Chairs (GALLERY)

Stitch chairs by Adam Goodrum were presented at the Milan furniture fair earlier this month. The stitch chair is made from 3mm laser cut aluminum and when folded closes to 15mm. Rods are applied to create the hinges and assemble the chair. I like the multi-color patchwork chair best but I would not feel comfortable sitting on these chairs. [More]



Flower-Inspired Furniture - The Bouquet ChairFlower-Inspired Furniture - The Bouquet Chair

Presented at Milan Design Week 2008, the Bouquet Chair was conceived by Japanese designer Tokujin Yoshioka. The chairs are manufactured by hand as can be seen from the picture. The beautiful combination of colors gives the Bouquet Chairs a unique flair and glamour that one would image belongs more i… [More]









Golden Phase Symbolism Revived - Gustav Klimt Fashion (GALLERY)Golden Phase Symbolism Revived - Gustav Klimt Fashion (GALLERY)

Austrian artist Gustav Klimt was known for his Symbolist art forms, particularly for his images of women. Even today, 90 years after his death, his works still continue to inspire artists, and that includes a bevy of fashion designers. Among recent notably influenced designers are Christian Dior, … [More]



Butterfly Monocles - Uma Thurman for Another Magazine (GALLERY)Butterfly Monocles - Uma Thurman for Another Magazine (GALLERY)

Actress Uma Thurman was recently featured in an editorial spread as well as in an interviewed by Another Magazine. I love photography by Craig McDean, particularly the butterfly motif as a symbol of rebirth symbol. The way McDean featured it as an imitation monocle is quite beautiful. The theme, an… [More]



Steampunked Star Wars - SillOf's WorkshopSteampunked Star Wars - SillOf's Workshop

SillOf's Workshop is an online collection of homemade steampunk sci-fi action figures. Here is his (or her) go at Star Wars characters. All the biggies are here - Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, R2-D2, C-3PO, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Chewbacca, Princess Leia, and StormTrooper. NOTE: Items not for sale… [More]



Rush Hour Thought Balloons - Renault Inflatables Ad (VIDEO)Rush Hour Thought Balloons - Renault Inflatables Ad (VIDEO)

Renault has come up with this fun ad to display make believe scenarios of what people would prefer to be doing rather than being stuck in traffic. Initially some of the drivers stuck in rush hour seem a little frustrated, sticking their heads out their windows and looking quite aggravated. A few s… [More]



Collaborative Hotel Designs - 20 Graffiti Artists Design Habita HotelCollaborative Hotel Designs - 20 Graffiti Artists Design Habita Hotel

The Habita Hotel, a design hotel in Polanco, Mexico City, recently covered a four story wall entirely in graffiti art. The purpose of the project was not only create a unique architectural facade but to support the street art so prominently displayed through the city. The entire project took three… [More]



Disappearing Buildings - The Nomadic MuseumDisappearing Buildings - The Nomadic Museum

The Nomadic Museum, built for the Ashes and Snow Exhibition which displays the work of Canadian photographer, Gregory Colbert, is a removable structure built mostly of bamboo. The iron part of the architectural marvel is made partly of shipping containers, so when moved to another destination, not… [More]



Glowing Heels - LED Alina Shoes (GALLERY)Glowing Heels - LED Alina Shoes (GALLERY)

While the top of these shoes have ordinary black sandal straps, the LED Alina Shoes have a clear Cinderella heel that glows in brilliant colours. They come in different heel shapes, from wedges to stilettos, and each pair is capable of glowing in red, green or blue as each shoe has three LEDs. Be… [More]



Color Coded Homes - Rainbow Bookshelf (GALLERY)Color Coded Homes - Rainbow Bookshelf (GALLERY)

A lot of people make fun of me for going crazy with highlights and color coding, but the Rainbow Bookshelf takes organization but hue to an extreme. Chotda organized his extensive library by jacket color, putting all red books, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple together, in the order of the r… [More]



Photo Paintings - Fusion Portrait of Mephisto (GALLERY)Photo Paintings - Fusion Portrait of Mephisto (GALLERY)

Emerging Chinese photographer Maleonn fuses over ten years of training as a painter with his unique, theatrical photography style in the captivating Portrait of Mephisto series. Each piece of the series began as a black and white photograph which was then printed on watercolor paper. Each piece is … [More]



Gender Divide as Art - The Pink and Blue Project (GALLERY)Gender Divide as Art - The Pink and Blue Project (GALLERY)

“The Pink and Blue Project” recently seen at the Jenkins Johnson Gallery in New York City, is a humorous collection of photographs which are according to Luxury Culture, “astute reflections on gender consumerism and aesthetics.” South Korean artist JeongMee Yoon was inspired by her 5 year o… [More]



Ecofriendly Animation - Startmotions Trashy Characters (VIDEO)Ecofriendly Animation - Startmotions Trashy Characters (VIDEO)

Startmotions Animation Studio claims to be the first Earth Friendly animation studio. All of the actors and scenes created by the studio are made out of recycled material. Startmotions does animations for all ages and languages. The stars of the movies often animals look quirky and sometimes pret… [More]



Clothing as a Moving Canvas - The 2nd Skin Exhibit in San Francisco (GALLERY)Clothing as a Moving Canvas - The 2nd Skin Exhibit in San Francisco (GALLERY)

The 2nd Skin Exhibit opening night took place on 4/25/08 in San Francisco. The event is a celebration of clothing creativity. Crave notes that, "[There was] a man wearing costumes covered head to toe in LEDs. Another man wearing a suit made of bubble wrap. A woman in a skirt made of Snickers wrappe… [More]



Unwearable Clothing - Paper Dresses by Violise Lunn (GALLERY)Unwearable Clothing - Paper Dresses by Violise Lunn (GALLERY)

Violise Lunn danish fashion designer is making one-of-a-kind clothing in her studio in Copenhagen. But the kicker, is that some of the clothing is unwearable. However, her items aren’t unwearable for the same reasons as haute couture clothing. The reason is the material: these dresses are made … [More]



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