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Architects Imagine a “Wave” Office Building for Working in a Post-COVID World

Architecture firmBuro Ole Scheerenis reimagining the future of office architecture in response to COVID-19. As the pandemic forced many traditional workplaces to become virtual, the need for physical offices is unclear. Do we have to be together for work effectively? Does the disconnect make us less efficient or more? For Buro Ole Scheeren, the project argues that office spaces will notand should notbecome purely virtual. The project was commissioned by Chinese tech companyZTEas its new headquarters....

Black Mothers Act Out Their Fears of Holding Limp Bodies of Their Sons in the U.S.

Henry beganStranger Fruitin 2014 and it is nearly complete. He makes these connections online and through his extended social web link. Henry then meets the families where they live. “Untitled 39, Santa Monica, CA” The locations span the country, offering a reminder to viewers that Black people everywhere fear for their safety. Once acquainted with his subjects, Henry shares visual inspirationthe most obvious being MichelangelosPieta. But beyond that particular reference,Stranger Fruitis also informed by contemporary works of art....

World’s Largest LEGO Wooden-Style Roller Coaster Made With 90,000 Toy Bricks

LEGO artist Tomas Kasparik (akaChairudo) is a self-confessed child that never grew up. He constructed the worlds largest wooden-style coaster from LEGO, and it actually works! Chairudo recreated the winding structure in miniature, and its just as impressive as its real counterpart. Chairudo used just under 90,000 LEGO pieces to create his model. We wish we were tiny enough to take a ride! Check out Chairudos LEGO roller coaster below....

1970s Italian Singer’s English-Sounding Gibberish Song Is Becoming a Hit… Again!

The 1970s was a golden age for American music. Listeners and performers all over the world were influenced by the styles of American artistsdespite the language barriers. Among the fans of English-speaking performers was the Italian singer Adriano Celentano. He composed a peppy song entitledPrisencolinensinainciusolto sound like contemporary American soft rock in the English language. Prisencolinensinainciusolwas released as a single to Italian audiences with little initial fanfare. To many Italians, the American-accented song sounded just like English....

Anthony Howe’s Kinetic Sculptures Take on a Life of Their Own as They Move With the Wind

Washington-based artistAnthony Howefabricates complexkinetic sculpturesthat pulsate with a spellbinding fluid motion, resembling some form of otherworldly creature. These metal structures are balanced in perfect symmetry and incorporate assorted interweaving parts that are propelled by the wind. Each individual component is fitted together bit by bit with exacting precision. it’s possible for you to find more information about Howes amazing work on hiswebsite. Scroll down to see some of his most incredible creations in action....

Delicate Body Art Imagines a Traditional Korean Accessory Floating Over Skin

South Korea-based tattoo artistSion Kwakcreates delicate body art inspired by traditional Korean motifs. Many of these pieces feature a striking limited color palette of red, black, green, and yellow. However, Kwak doesn’t exclusively use norigae. It is these thoughtful and intentional choices that make her permanent art so coveted. Korean tattoo artist Sion Kwak adorns people’s skin with delicate illustrations of traditional Korean motifs. She usesnorigaea decorative ornament used in formal Korean attireas the inspiration for her ethereal designs....

Estas fascinantes esculturas cinéticas cobran vida con el viento

Estas estructuras de metal estan perfectamente balanceadas e incorporan partes entrelazadas que se mueven con el viento. Cada componente individual se encaja poco a poco con una precision increible. La escultura cinetica reside en la interseccion de la inspiracion artistica y la complejidad mecanica, explica el artista. Puedes encontrar mas informacion sobre el increible trabajo de Howe en susitio web. Sigue hacia abajo para ver algunas de sus mas increibles creaciones en accion....

Estos delicados tatuajes están inspirados en un accesorio coreano tradicional

La artista surcoreanaSion Kwakcrea tatuajes delicados inspirados en motivos coreanos tradicionales. Ademas de sus tatuajes minimalistas denorigae, Kwak tambien combina estos exquisitos adornos con piezas mas elaboradas. Sin embargo, Kwak tambien va mas alla delnorigae. Son estas elecciones reflexivas e intencionales las que hacen que su arte corporal sea tan codiciado. La artista utiliza elnorigaeun accesorio utilizado con un atuendo formal coreanocomo inspiracion detras de sus disenos etereos. Otros de sus disenos estan inspirados en las flores....

NASA lanza 30 nuevas imágenes por el 30º aniversario del telescopio espacial Hubble

Utilizadas con fines de investigacion, las imagenes no fueron procesadas para su publicacion hasta hace poco. La base de datos actualizada ahora contiene detalles e imagenes de 87 de los 109 objetos. Algunas tomas son parciales, debido al detallado campo de vision del telescopio. Caldwell 45, una galaxia espiral (Foto: NASA, ESA, J. Lee [Instituto Tecnológico de California] y A. Filippenko [Universidad de California – Berkeley]; Procesamiento: Gladys Kober [NASA/Universidad Católica de Norteamérica])...

Popular A-Frame Cabin Style Is Reimagined To Include a Clever Water Feature in Its Design

If you are a fan of cabin architecture, you have probably seen a lot of A-frame structures. But despite its straightforward design, there are still ways to add imaginative twists on convention. These designers are not so interested in the economic benefits of the roof design. Instead, Kudjane Cabin uses the architectural typology as a design tool to explore form and interior space. The dynamic shifting effect is also present in a natural water feature....

15 Regalos de Yayoi Kusama para los fans de la reina de los puntos

Este articulo puede contener links de afiliados. Si realizas una compra, My Modern Met puede obtener una comision. Por favor lee nuestradivulgacion de afiliadospara mayor informacion. Este artículo puede contener links de afiliados. Si realizas una compra, My Modern Met puede obtener una comisión. Por favor lee nuestradivulgación de afiliadospara mayor información. La artista contemporanea japonesaYayoi Kusamaes conocida en todo el mundo por sus coloridas pinturas, esculturas,performancese instalaciones. Sus coloridas creaciones llenas de puntos son una respuesta a una extrana experiencia que tuvo de nina....

15+ Piet Mondrian-Inspired Gift Ideas for the Modern Art Lover in Your Life

This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. kindly readour disclosurefor more info. This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please readour disclosurefor more info. Modern artists who were part of the group made work focused on a new philosophy they called neoplasticism. Do you know someone that loves Piet Mondrian?...

15+ Regalos para cualquiera que ame las geodas y los cristales

Este articulo puede contener links de afiliados. Si realizas una compra, My Modern Met puede obtener una comision. Por favor lee nuestradivulgacion de afiliadospara mayor informacion. Este artículo puede contener links de afiliados. Si realizas una compra, My Modern Met puede obtener una comisión. Por favor lee nuestradivulgación de afiliadospara mayor información. Los cristales son hermosas formaciones rocosas que han maravillado a la gente por miles de anos. Conoces a alguien que ame los cristales?...