Thursday, August 30, 2018

Marvel At This Drivable Bugatti Chiron Built From a Million Pieces of Lego Technic and 2,304 Electric Toy Motors

As cool as the 5.3-million-piece Lego X-wing fighter the toymaker built in Times Square was—the ship didn't actually fly. That's what makes Lego's latest over-the-top build even more impressive. There's over a million pieces of Lego Technic in this life-sized Bugatti Chiron, as well as 2,304 tiny Lego electric motors allowing it to be actually driven to speeds of over 18 miles per hour.

Read more... https://gizmodo.com/marvel-at-this-drivable-bugatti-chiron-built-from-a-mil-1828680513

Tuesday, August 14, 2018

8 Interesting Frida Kahlo Facts That May Surprise You

One of the most iconic artists of the 20th century, Frida Kahlo has a life story that has become almost as popular as her art. Kahlo's biography has sparked innumerable books and an Oscar-winning film. Her distinct fashion, unibrow, and marriage to Diego Rivera, a man 21 years her senior, have simply added to the intrigue sparked by her art.

Read more... https://mymodernmet.com/frida-kahlo-facts/

Monday, August 13, 2018

Exhibition Pays Tribute to Studio Ghibli in Miyazaki Art Show

Japanese filmmaker and animator Hayao Miyazaki has long delighted and inspired people around the world with his original imaginative universe. Now, those that have found his work artistically influential are paying homage to Miyazaki in the most appropriate way. The SPOKE ART gallery has curated the Miyazaki in Los Angeles Art Show, an endearing presentation that features over 100 hundred artists celebrating the films that have made us laugh, cry, and believe in the power of creativity.

Read more... https://mymodernmet.com/hayao-miyazaki-in-los-angeles-art-show/

Thursday, August 2, 2018

Man and His Dog Collaborate on Madonna Album Cover Recreations

In 1989, Madonna sang the song "Express Yourself," imploring listeners to do just that. Fashion photographer Vincent Flouret has taken her advice and even included the legendary singer in his creative pursuits. Through a charming project he calls Maxdonna, he captures some of Madonna's most iconic moments—from album covers to music video performances—and replaces her with his adorable dog, Max.

Read more... https://mymodernmet.com/maxdonna-album-cover-recreations/

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