Artist Creates Abstract Environments Through Magical Realism-Inspired Conceptual Experiments
Artist Elnaz Mansouri, originally from Tehran, Iran, and now based in Canada, delves deeply into the interplay between reality and fantasy through her innovative use of 3D, AI and VR. Continue reading »
Baroque Baths and Rococo Ripples: The Art of Historical Pools Reimagined With AI
In a fascinating intersection of history and modern leisure, photographer Tomislav Marcijuš, utilizing the power of Midjourney, envisions what public swimming pools might have looked like had they been designed during the Baroque and Rococo periods. Continue reading »
Takahiro Miyashita’s Architectural Artistry in Hi-End Speaker Design
When fashion intersects with technology, it can lead to remarkable innovations. Celebrated fashion designer Takahiro Miyashita has branched into audio design, introducing a speaker that masterfully combines visual artistry with acoustic innovation. Continue reading »
AI Artist Combines Star Wars Imagery with the Creative Spirit of Burning Man
Peio Duhalde’s art project employs AI to blend iconic “Star Wars” characters with the Burning Man ethos, creating a realm of imaginative possibilities. Continue reading »
German Factory Introducing the ‘“Double-Lambretta”, 1953
In 1953, the NSU factory in Dusseldorf, Germany, introduced the “Double-Lambretta.” Initially designed for young couples, this small motorcycle could be expanded by joining it with another Lambretta to accommodate a growing family, effectively transforming into a small car that could carry two adults and two children, achieving speeds of up to 78 km/h and a fuel efficiency of 3.4 liters per 100 km. Continue reading »
Typical Friday Night at KFC, According To AI
Ever wondered what goes through an AI’s circuits on a typical Friday night at KFC? Dive into the artificial mind as we explore its quirky take on the antics of KFC patrons and staff. Continue reading »
The Lotus Esprit S1, Known as “Wet Nellie,” Was Featured in The James Bond Film “The Spy Who Loved Me,” and These Photographs Are Really Breathtaking
The Lotus Esprit S1 was used in the 1977 James Bond film The Spy Who Loved Me, where it was affectionately dubbed “Wet Nellie.” This “car-submarine” became an iconic Bond vehicle, with its ability to transform from a car into a working submarine capturing the public’s imagination. Continue reading »
The Photos of the Stunning 1976 Citroën DS Tissier Car Transporter
This automobile, which was constructed by Tissier in 1976 for a French motor club, was based on a Citroën DS from the year 1970. Continue reading »
The Science Behind Michael Jackson’s Smooth Criminal Move
In 1987, Michael Jackson stunned audiences with his iconic “Smooth Criminal” music video featuring a gravity-defying lean. Despite skepticism about special effects, Jackson later performed the move live worldwide, earning him the nickname “Moonwalker.” Continue reading »
Photographer Uses AI to Show Miniature People Dealing With Everyday Life Objects
Poy, a Thai designer, specializes in crafting photographs showcasing miniature people. Continue reading »
Inside the 1950s BMW Isetta Brochure
Argentine, Spanish, Belgian, French, Brazilian, German, and British manufacturers all get licenses to produce the Isetta microcar, which was designed in Italy. It was dubbed a bubble automobile, a moniker used by other vehicles with an egg shape and windows that resembled bubbles. Continue reading »
Tatra T77: One of the First Serial-Produced Automobiles
Tatra, Czechoslovakian car brand, was known for its high-end luxury cars. In the 1920s, they invented the backbone chassis, and in the early 1930s, they created the Tatra Type 77, the first aerodynamic road car. Hans Ledwinka, his son Erich, and Erich Überlacker created the T77, with Zeppelin designer Paul Jaray designing its groundbreaking exterior. Continue reading »
Stunning Photos of the 1924 Renault NN Berline
The NN, which debuted at the 1924 Mondial de l’Automobile in Paris, replaced the Types KJ and MT as the standard French automobile of the 1920s and 1930s. This specific model, which is widely used as taxis in towns and cities across the country, is thought to have started out as a Paris taxi. Continue reading »
1951 Hoffmann: Among the Strangest Automobiles Ever Produced
Without a doubt, the Hoffmann is among the strangest vehicles ever produced. Its design is unlike anything else, so much so that it cannot be compared. Continue reading »
Before the Cybertruck: Amazing Photos of the 1988 Lamborghini LM002
Lamborghini’s first foray into high-performance SUVs was the LM002, which made its debut at the 1986 Brussels Motor Show. Continue reading »
AI-Generated Images of Advanced Yoga Poses
You’ve mastered the poses known as “downward-facing dog” and “bridge pose” without losing your balance, then? Best wishes! However, hang on to your yoga mats because the true magic (and sometimes chaos) happens in the more advanced yoga poses. Continue reading »
Pedal Skates: The Coolest Ride on Wheels Through History
Roller skating’s popularity has fluctuated with each passing decade, with roller discos fading away in the 1980s and roller-blades making a resurgence in the 1990s. Continue reading »
Superb Photos of the Badass 1947 Norman Timbs Special
Constructed in Los Angeles by the acclaimed Indy 500 engineer Norman Timbs, the Norman Timbs Special stands as a one-of-a-kind vehicle. Timbs invested around $10,000 in its creation, a considerable amount for the period. Continue reading »
Blending Past and Future: Unveiling the Ghia Super-Arrow’s Atomic Future Aesthetic
Jason Battersby, a Munich-based designer, has fashioned a chic retro-futuristic vehicle, the Ghia Super-Arrow concept car as a homage to the 1950s and 60s Ghia concept cars. Continue reading »
Turning Back the Clock: The 1951 Bell Manual for Operating a Rotary Telephone
In 1951, Bell Telephone System introduced a guide titled “The Telephone and How We Use It,” designed to aid elementary school students and others in understanding the operation of classic rotary dial phones. The guide detailed everything from basic phone use, handling emergencies, to polite phone manners. Continue reading »
Images from The Past of The Citroën U55 Cityrama Currus, the Best Bus Ever Built in History
In 1956, Groupe Cityrama, a French travel company, asked Currus, a renowned coachbuilder, to create a revolutionary bus for modern tourists visiting Paris. Continue reading »
Employee Workspace Interiors at the Atari Headquarters in Sunnyvale, California, 1976
In June 1972, Nolan Bushnell and Ted Dabney established Atari. After five months, Atari’s debut product, Pong, revolutionized the gaming industry. Other arcade games were swiftly released by the company. Over a 15-year period, millions of game cartridges were sold when the Atari Video Computer System (VCS) was debuted in 1977. Continue reading »
1953 Packard Cavalier Fifth-Wheel Parking System by Brooks Walker
In 1953, Brooks Walker transformed a Packard Cavalier sedan from his California-based business, Walker Research, into one of the most renowned postwar Packards. Continue reading »
Amazing Images of The Deep Space Captured in 2003 Using the James Webb Telescope
NASA’s Chandra, Webb Combine for Arresting Views (M74)
Chandra: NASA/CXC/SAO, XMM: ESA/XMM-Newton; IR: JWST: NASA/ESA/CSA/STScI, Spitzer: NASA/JPL/CalTech; Optical: Hubble: NASA/ESA/STScI, ESO; Image Processing: L. Frattare, J. Major, and K. Arcand
The James Webb Space Telescope, the biggest and most technologically sophisticated space telescope ever built, was launched in December 2021 following three decades of painstaking development. Continue reading »
Photographer Misha Burlatsky Uses 1851 Technology to Capture Portraits on Glass
Born into a family of an opera singer in Moscow in 1958, Misha Burlatsky embarked on a diverse life journey. Continue reading »
