Framed Fruit Art - The Still Life Fruit Bowl Makes Any Fruit Display a Work of Art::The Still Life Fruit Bowl by Barnaby Barford and Andre Klauser is a whimsical way to display your favorite fruits. Manufactured by Thorsten van Elten the wood and ceramic bowl boasts a built-in frame to… [More]

Creative Cutlery Chandeliers - The Gita by Di Classe Uses Utensils to Light Your Space::Japanese design firm Di Classe has created the Gita a cutlery chandelier. This pendent lamp is made of wooden utensils, forks and spoons, and metal and projects the outlines of it’s adornments against… [More]

Sculptural Spiral Staircases - Italian Designer Roberto Semprini Creates Stunning Steps::This unique sculptural spiral staircase by Roberto Semprini for Edilco is stunning. I am a huge fan of spiral staircases, they always look so modern and glamorous. The three dimensional design of this… [More]

Ultra Convenient Disposal - The Trash Know is Practical and Beautiful, But Not Too Trashy::You would think that the trash can has reached its pinnacle of design and practicality. In fact, you could say that you “know trash,” but until you see these Trash Know bins, you don’t.  Not only are… [More]

LED Supernovas - Michael Pendry's Eco-Friendly Lighting Installation Shines Over Munich::The Siemens ‘Superstar’ -- a gigantic Christmas star light display created in collaboration with Munich light artist Michael Pendry and Munich City Utilities -- is lighting up the sky over Munich. To… [More]

11 Animal Origami Finds - From Alphabetical Origami to Leather Origami Animals::The best part about animal origami is that there is absolutely no way for it to come out looking not cute. Seriously, you could cut and fold a rabid snake with a dead puppy for a tail, and if it’s made… [More]

Sandwich Tattoos - Melt Bar & Grilled Offers Discount to People With Grilled Cheese Tattoos::Melt Bar & Grilled in Lakewood, Ohio is giving a 25% discount to patrons who have grilled cheese tattoos. It's a curious promotion, especially considering sandwich tattoos aren't exactly commonplace. Matt… [More]

Whimsical World Burgers - The Playful Illustrations of Robert Samuel Hanson::British illustrator Robert Samuel Hanson’s work has shown up in some illustrious publications such as the Monocle, The Economist and The New York Times. His simplistic and humorous images are endearing,… [More]

Vintage Toy Storytelling - Danielle Buerli Creates Mixed-Media Artwork That Tells Tales::These Danielle Buerli shots pictures some vintage toys that look anything but cuddly. The old (and odd) toys are used to tell a story to the viewer and work towards "juxtaposing modern technology with… [More]

Transformable Chairs - The Puppo Chair Acts as Seating and Surface Area::The Puppo Chair is a space-saving seating solution. It can be turned from a chair into a footrest, table or storage space. The Puppo Chair is perfect for small rooms where surface area and seating are… [More]

Freaky Joker Shoots - 'Why So Serious?' by Fab 5 Channels Heath Ledger in 'The Dark Knight'::If you've seen 'The Dark Knight,' chances are you'll immediately recognize the title of 'Why So Serious' by Fab 5. This freaky photo shoot takes on Heath Ledger's portrayal of the Joker, capturing all… [More]

Playful Radiators - Having Heat Doesn't Have to Be Boring Anymore::You ever see those metal things hanging on the wall with horizontal bars on them that are trying so hard not to be seen? Well, these masterful designers come up with a playful radiator design that actually… [More]

Contemporary Communal Living - The Apartment House is Ideal for Multi-Generational Families::Do you want to be close to your family? Do your parents get separation anxiety? Do you get separation anxiety but you don’t want to be that person who lives with their parents? This idea of an apartment… [More]

Postered Rock Gods - Maxim Dalton's 'Guitar Lessons' Poster Illustrates Rock'n'roll Greatness::Maxim Dalton is an illustrator based in Buenos Aires, Argentina who creates some wickedly rock'n'roll art. In his latest piece called 'Guitar Lessons' Dalton depicts all of his favorite rock star guitar… [More]

Angle-Sensitive Mirrors - The Tetsuo Kondo Architects Mirror Must be Viewed Straight-On::A functional piece with sculptural qualities, the Tetsuo Kondo Architects Mirror is unique in that if you look at it from anywhere but straight in front, you’ll see a cloudy image rather than a clear reflection.… [More]

20 Wet Photoshoots - From Wet Windowpane Portraits to Bathtub Fashion Ads::Wet photoshoots are better than dry ones. Hands down I would rather see a model coming out of the ocean than one lying in the sand. If a model gets an impromptu bucket of water dumped on her, then we’re… [More]

Computer Lamp Hybrids - The Minitopz Combines a Cool Design With Quality Technology::We’ve seen many designers strive to merge disparate products so 2-in-1 combos aren’t all that unique. But, I’ve never seen a computer lamp hybrid—or the Minitopz as it is called. The Minitopz was designed… [More]

Illuminating Icicletecture - The Lighthouse Tower Redefines Tradition in Brazil::When I think ‘lighthouse,’ I picture (as I’m sure most people do) a slim, sloping tower with a railing and beaming cyclops light at its peak, not this frosty block known simply as the 'Lighthouse Tower.'… [More]

Pleated Metal Architecture - The Eli & Edythe Broad Art Museum by Zaha Hadid::World renowned architect Zaha Hadid has been given permission to commence construction for her design of the new Eli & Edythe Broad Art Museum for Michigan State University. The Eli & Edythe Broad Art… [More]

Playful Worktables - Table and Tennis Will Get Work Done in a Fun Style::It’s not uncommon nowadays to enter a workplace and see a mini game room of some sort, and that game room would be much improved with the Table and Tennis conference table. I mean, it’s no secret that… [More]

Lightning Walls - Bert Hickman can Trap Beautiful Lightning::Made by a 5 million volt particle accelerator, the scientific art of Bert Hickman seems like stuff of the future. Basically the a shock-wave caused the trapped electron charges in acrylic to rush out leaving… [More]

Winter Wonderland Shoots - 'Winter' by Borbala Suto-Nagy is the Reason for the Season::With the Northeast is getting hammered with snowstorms right now, I can't help but think of 'Winter' by Borbala Suto-Nagy. This photo set blends winter forest wonderlands and photography in a way that… [More]

Sunlit Naturetography - 'Sun Lighting' by Santiago Marcelo Clavijo Explores Light & Shade::There's a uniquely beautiful phenomenon that happens when light shines through treetops, and 'Sun Lighting' by Santiago Marcelo Clavijo captures this beautifully. The shoot features different nature scenes… [More]

Panda Eyeshadow - 'Manipulation' by Luca La Greca Messes With Your Mind::'Manipulation' by Luca la Greca is a photo set that takes traditional norms and twists them for artistic delight. There is the first image, with its model wearing panda-like eye makeup. And then there… [More]

Urban Reflectography - Magnificent Mirrors Reinvent Landscape Photography::Photos taken of city landscapes during low light conditions produced the magnificent images of urban mirrors in this gallery. Each photograph was taken utilizing a long-exposure method of photography,… [More]

Immaculate Miniature Landscapes - These 'Strange Worlds' by Matthew Albanese Will Blow Your Mind::The immaculate artwork in 'Strange Worlds' by Matthew Albanese will blow your mind--seriously. These miniature landscapes aren't digitally rendered; they're actually tiny handmade models that have been… [More]

Oil Breakfasts - 'El Desayuno' by Celine Boukobza is Amazing Re-Creation of Sunday Morning::I seriously think I used to party with this guy. Something about him just makes the scene depicted in ‘El Desayuno’ so familiar. The vacant stare and cup of coffee all scream that he is paying the price… [More]

Sequined Unibrows - 'MIMI C' by Ausra Osipaviciute Blends 80s Glam with Mardi Gras Masks for 'Silves::Mardi Gras masks don't just have to be worn in New Orleans; in 'MIMI C' by Ausra Osipaviciute, these masquerade fashions are given an 80s twist. The shoot is for designer Milda Cergelyte (aka MIMI C) to… [More]

Bacterial Art - Microbiologists Create Stunning Art With Bacteria::Microbiologists might secretly be aspiring artists. That’s right, art has left the canvas for the petri dish, and it looks pretty awesome. All the pictures in the gallery were created using live bacteria.… [More]

Minimalist Circular Tubs - The Inout Bathtub by Benedini Associates is a Simple Circle::You get in, you get out. Not much more to say, or so the name of the Inout bathtub implies. Benedini Associates created this very simple design; however, it may be a bit much to say that they created it,… [More]

Serious Art Statements - Art Basel is the Most Important Art Show in America::The Art Basel Miami show will take place in December 2010. It is a collection of pieces from around the world, and bills itself as “the most important art show in the United States.” That’s quite the claim,… [More]

Sustainable Cabin Architecture - Johnson Architects Present the Schell-Wheeler House in the Cascades::The Schell-Wheeler house (designed for Scott Schell and Margaret Wheeler) is the perfect fit for outdoor-loving style-conscious individuals. Johnson Architects designed this home that is green in so many… [More]

Peanut Butter and Jelly Portraits - Betsy Vanlangen Photography Features Food and Glitter::Photographer Betsy VanLangen has taken portraiture to a new level with this series. The photos include a man covered in peanut butter and jelly, a woman’s face covered in eggshell, and avocado and strawberry… [More]

Steamy Stove Artwork - Stuart Haygarth Presents New Show at Haunch of Venison in London::Old-fashioned stoves are chic in a retro way. Stuart Haygarth has taken this design concept (which has been recycling old stoves for a while now) and turned it into modern art. Stuart Haygarth enjoys… [More]

63 Badass Benches - From Living Furniture to Graphic Wave Benches::Benches are boring. Wait, no, I mean benches are the bee's knees! Yes, we all know benches are kind of bland, but that is why we are here to provide you with 63 examples of benches that raise the bench… [More]

Suspended Green Wall Decor - Off the Wall Pots by Thelermont Hupton::This design is for everyone who loves the idea of having a wall garden. It usually isn’t feasible to turn a wall into a green oasis, so Thelermont Hupton has created the Off the Wall Pots, a practical… [More]

Human Sofas - The Photographic Parallel Universe of Alexis Raimbault::Alexis Raimbault is just a recent grad, but has already joined the Olivier Ripoll agency in France and created this magnificent photo series. The series shows real people doing unreal things, from a man… [More]

12 Rainbow Furnishings - From Musical Kiddie Tables to Rad Roped Chairs::Alright, so you are not going to find a pot of gold at the end of one of these coffee tables, but these 12 rainbow furnishings will definitely liven up any household. The only problem I can foresee is… [More]

100 Gift Ideas for New Home Owners - From Crazy Decanters to Papier Mache Deer Heads::If you’ve got someone on your list who recently moved into a new place, these gift ideas for new home owners will help you think creatively and get more innovative gifts than they might get from others.… [More]

Top 50 Kick Ass Modern Art Trends in 2009::If you are ready to have your mind blown, then pop through this countdown of the top 50 modern art trends in 2009. There are several ways to cut this modern art category, so this is my first round of many.… [More]

60 Modern Art Gifts - Quirky Home Decor for the Eccentric Person on Your List::Modern art gifts could be the solution for those eclectic people on your holiday shopping list who shun anything mainstream and love all things artsy. Of course, you’ll have to ensure whatever you get… [More]

Refreshing Holiday Gifts - San Francisco-Based Curlew Makes Artisan Candles Modern & Cool::A candle is usually one of those lame back-up gifts, but not so with Curlew Artisan Candles, a small company based in San Francisco. These artisan candles are modern and undeniably cool; they’d match any… [More]

Promised Portuguese Architecture - Golf Course Living Getting an Upgrade from Grosfeld Van Der Velde::Grosfeld Van Der Velde Architects, based in Germany, have perfected modern European architecture. Take this example, the house they are currently completing in Portugal. The villa, expected to be completed… [More]

Cinder Block Simplicity - Grosfeld Van Der Velde Architects Present the Oosterhout House::Netherland's cities always have the greatest names. This architectural creation is located in Oosterhout, which sounds like some kind of party going fowl. Grosfeld Van der Velde Architects designed the… [More]

Taco Bell Tributes - Artist Michael Phelan Works with Words at Art Basel Miami::Michael Phelan, a Texas-born artist showed his new work at Art Basel Miami this year. Unlike his earlier work, Michael Phelan chose to work with words and reference pop culture for this exhibition. Phelan,… [More]

Cocoon Architecture - The Villa Val Slope-Side Luxury Dwelling::Gorgeous views, natural light and modern luxury would describe this pragmatic unobtrusive development known as Villa Val. Designed by Bjarne Mastenbroek & Christian Müller, this slope side creation is… [More]

22 Amazing Mutations - From Mutating Sand Movies to Mutated Humans as Art::Mutation is always spoken of with a negative connotation, but this just should not be. Think of all of your super heroes, they are mutants. Darwin says we must evolve in order to survive. He just as easily… [More]

Stoves for Singles - Hi-Fire Stoves by Fernando Silva are Ergonomic and Practical::Unless they are retro household kitchen, stoves pretty much all look the same, but not anymore with a series of ‘Hi-fire’ stoves by Fernando Silva. Silva, a Brazilian designer, envisions this compact stove… [More]

Anatomizable Armoires - Deconstruct the 'Alter Ego' Cabinet by Mieke Meijer::Mieke Meijer, a Dutch designer, has created the ‘Alter Ego’ cabinet. This five piece armoire can be assembled to reveal an image of a gold antique cabinet or can be used as five separate storage units.… [More]