Haute Couture – Created on an iPad and Printed!
If you thought Lady Gaga’s bubble dress was cool, wait until you see what designer Michael Schmidt has come up with next. He and architect Francis Bitonti collaborated to create a 3D printed dress...
View ArticleBeautiful Double Helix Shaped Skyscraper in Taipei will Also Double as a...
We’ve been hearing about “green buildings” and many energy-efficient construction projects have already seen completion. Now, the idea of “green skyscrapers” is catching on, and construction of one...
View ArticleHollywood’s Visual Effects Industry is the Latest Victim of Outsourcing
Life of Pi won an an Academy Award and accolades for the visual effects company responsible for many of the most memorable scenes in the movie – but that wasn’t enough to pay the bills. Visual effects...
View ArticleWords of Wisdom…from a Gecko?
If you’re fond of the GEICO gecko, you’ll want to pay a visit to your favorite bookstore or go online and get a copy of You’re Only Human: A Guide to Life, just published by Workman. The 164-page book...
View ArticleDaft Punk and Deft Plugs
The newest record from futuristic-themed electro-funk duo Daft Punk is slated to hit music store shelves on May 21st. If you’re already fans of the band, this may seem like exciting news – on the rare...
View ArticleCars before Bros: The Hangover Part III is a Box Office Dog
Memorial Day is a time for remembering men and women who died while serving in the armed forces. But sometimes, it seems like Memorial Day weekend is more about an epic showdown between big...
View ArticleRob Lowe Will Play JFK
Many of us know Rob Lowe from side-splitting comedy shows like Parks and Recreation and Californication. But the sometimes-funnyman is set to display his more serious side in a new two hour biopic...
View ArticleThe Guggenheim, in a New Light
The Guggenheim museum in New York City is well known for its interesting architecture, courtesy of Frank Lloyd Wright. The building primarily consists of a spiral rotunda which is often used for large...
View ArticleMacklemore and Lewis Climb the Charts with Pro Gay Marriage Song
The concept of gay marriage is one of the most hotly contested issues in the US at present. Between routine gay marriage-related debate by pundits working for major media outlets and the very real...
View ArticleUncovering Art with Fricken Laser Beams
In comic books of the thirties, lasers were useful for fighting alien invasions and slicing cantaloupe. In the 60s, they were a favorite tool of Bond villains the world over. But these days, the laser...
View ArticleThe Rain Room at NYC’s Museum of Modern Art
I felt as if I was in a dream, as if time itself was at a standstill, a spectacular sight to see. If you have not yet seen it, The Rain Room, at New York City’s Museum of Modern Art is something to add...
View ArticleGoing a long way with Legos
Ever since he was a kid, Nathan Sawaya has always enjoyed building with Lego bricks. Today, the New York based artist, Nathan Sawaya, has turned his hobby into a full-blown profession. Nathan Sawaya’s...
View ArticleA Taste of Punk in NYC
You don’t have to be a “fashionista” to enjoy this exhibit. “Punk: Chaos to Couture”, a new exhibit at New York City’s, Metropolitan Museum of Art, is entertaining, edgy, and unique. Each aspect of the...
View ArticleMoMa Gears Up for New Sound Exhibit
When many of us think of “art” and “art museums,” we associate these words with visual art exhibits. A new exhibit at the MoMa will challenge this preconception as part of its space will be devoted to...
View ArticleLollapalooza 2013
In 1991, Perry Farrell of Jane’s Addiction created Lollapalooza as a farewell tour for his band. Originating at Grant Park, Chicago, this music festival ran until 1997, was revived in 2003, and these...
View ArticleGet Paid for Your Cat Art
In order to raise funds, the ASPCA and the Fresh Step cat litter company have joined together to sponsor a contest of cat art. Hosted by the Feline Arts Council, the purpose of the contest is to...
View Article“Art Everywhere” Literally Puts Art Everywhere
A new project in England called “Art Everywhere” was started in order to fuse commerce and art together on a large scale. The project places 57 popular art pieces on display in place of more than...
View ArticleEyes Are Simon Hennessey’s Windows to the World
Simon Hennessey, a London artist, has a unique approach to hyperrealism. Hyperrealism is defined as the blending of what is real and what is imaginary in a way that it is indistinguishable where one...
View ArticleBeauty in Death: David Maisel Creates Photographic Works of Art from Devastation
These strange and alien lands have been captured by photographer David Maisel. The rough terrain and barren landscape looks as though it must have been captured by a super-telescope taking pictures of...
View ArticleArtist Yanks Some Chains with His Politically Inspired Pieces
California artist Eric Yahnker certainly likes to make a statement with his art. The artist shoots for comical irony in his exhibitions, dragging everyone from Moses to Bill Clinton into his warped...
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