Ryan Altounji Illustrates Complex Feelings And Emotions That Every One Of Us Has Felt At Some Point
Holding On
Life’s challenges often bring out a rush of emotions. Keeping them bottled up can do more harm than good. However, finding an authentic, healing way to express these feelings is vital. This is the story of Ryan Altounji, an illustrator and animator from Syria, who discovered the transformative power of art during one of his life’s most tumultuous phases. Continue reading »
The Scariest Soviet Toys Ever Made
Fluffy the Bunny
Within the vast collection of dolls produced in the USSR, some were universally cherished and desired by every child. However, others took a decidedly different route in their appeal. If you have a sensitive disposition towards such topics, please proceed with caution! Continue reading »
The Designer Showed a Fictonal Branded LEGO Set with An Ordinary St. Petersburg House
The set contains funny situations, various passages and everyday moments familiar to the inhabitants of the big cities of our vast country. Unfortunately, it is not possible to buy such a set – so far it is only a concept. Continue reading »
Photographer Launched A Dog Calendar To Support A Special-Needs And High-Risk Rescue
The 2024 Triangle Dog Of The Year Calendar benefits Perfectly Imperfect Pups. Perfectly Imperfect Pups (PIPs) is creating a better world for at-risk dogs, with a focus on those with special needs, by building a community of like-minded people through advocacy, education, fostering and adoption. PIPs Rescue envision a world where imperfection is perfection; where all dogs get the love they deserve. Continue reading »
This Hairdresser Shows how A Good Haircut Transforms a Person
Meet Jayne Matthews, the hairdresser extraordinaire who has a special affinity for the iconic styles of the 1960s and 1970s. With each cut and style, she transports her clients from the modern era back to the vintage charm of yesteryear, infusing them with a touch of nostalgia. A defining feature of all her creations? The unmistakable fringe that adds that signature Jayne flair to every look. Continue reading »
Toros Kose Captures Macro Photography of Translucent Mashrooms in The Mood of Neon
Swedish art director and designer, Toros Kose, beautifully showcases the intricate nuances of mushrooms in his captivating ongoing abstract photography series. Continue reading »
Amazing Cover Photos of the Startling Stories Magazine in the 1940s
Between the years 1939 to 1955, a remarkable American pulp science fiction magazine named ‘Startling Stories’ graced the shelves. Born out of the publishing house of Ned Pines’ Standard Magazines, this gem offered readers an escape into otherworldly tales. Under the keen editorial eyes of Mort Weisinger, who simultaneously handled ‘Thrilling Wonder Stories’, every issue of Startling was a gateway to another universe with its lead novel. Continue reading »
Discovering Ethereal Digital 3D Realms with Artist Karan Gujar
Mumbai-based Karan Gujar is not just another digital artist; he’s a storyteller who blends the tangible with the surreal. His ‘Soulful Aura’ series, a collection of 3D digital illustrations, is a testament to this. Using the metaphor of glass representing people, Karan delves deeply into how our surroundings shape our reflections, or ‘auras’, which in turn influence our well-being and happiness. Continue reading »
Why Wear Your Heart on Your Sleeve when You Can Wear Your Head on Your Sleeve?
Creepy Halloween accessory by designer Janina Udiljak: a realistic handbag in the shape of a severed head. The designer scanned her face on a 3D printer and added colorful makeup. Continue reading »
Spectacular Winning Photos Of The Nikon’s 2023 Small World Competition
Rodent optic nerve head showing astrocytes (yellow), contractile proteins (red) and retinal vasculature (green) by Hassanain Qambari & Jayden Dickson
The Photomicrography Competition has dramatically revealed its champions, with Hassanain Qambari taking the coveted crown for his enchanting rendition of a rodent’s optic nerve head, an image that seemed to dance with the very essence of life. Continue reading »
Finally, The 2024 Pooping Pooches Calendar Is Here!
Introducing the all-new 2024 Calendar! Getting ready for a White Elephant Party, Yankee Swap, or Secret Santa gift exchange? Continue reading »
Unleash Your Inner Frog Princess with JW Anderson’s Froggy Clutch
JW Anderson, the fashion mavericks known for their wacky designs, are stepping into the spotlight with their latest creation: the Frog Clutch. Continue reading »
Meet German Artist Werner Härtl Who Paints with Diluted Cow Dung
German artist Werner Härtl has made a name for himself using diluted cow dung as his unique painting medium. He began experimenting with cow dung in 2012 while working on a farm, and today he even collects it directly from cows as they relieve themselves. Continue reading »
The Masterful Art of Papaya Flower Sculpting by Nguyen Thi Thu
In Vietnam, Nguyen Thi Thu is a rare artist who has perfected the ancient craft of creating intricate and lifelike flowers from papaya fruit. Her journey began at the age of 15 when she was introduced to papaya carving. Despite a 15-year hiatus in Russia, where she couldn’t find green papayas, her passion endured. When she returned to Hanoi in 2009, she resumed her art and became a master. Continue reading »
The 1933 ‘Alice in Wonderland’ Movie Is Creepy as Hell!
Directed by Norman Z. McLeod, the 1933 film adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s classic novel “Alice in Wonderland” delves into the depths of the deepest, darkest, strangest, and most horrific of nightmares. Its uncanny nature is particularly evident in the character designs, costumes, and masks used throughout the film. Continue reading »
Hyperrealistic Art of Callum Eaton, A Timeless Tribute to Everyday Objects
Known for his intricate still lifes, British artist Callum Eaton brings photorealistic precision to bear on the fading charms of public technology, from photo booths to ATMs. Continue reading »
LEGO Unveiled 2023 Halloween Horror Posters
LEGO has recently released some new Halloween themed horror posters. There are six different ones. Each print measures 30cm x 40cm and are limited to 5,400 copies per design. They are printed on premium paper and have a glow in the dark effect along with an embossed LEGO brick stamp. Continue reading »
Save Food From The Frigde: A Design Approach to Food Preservation
Korean designer Jihyun Ryou reflected on the fact that refrigerators not only waste electricity, but instead of preserving food, they often increase the amount of waste. Because they’re bought and forgotten. And not every problem needs to be solved with high-tech, many things have already been invented. Continue reading »
AI-Generated Fruit Fashion by Bonny Carrera
Bonny Carrera (previously), a digital artist from Germany combines artificial intelligence and design to create distinctive, conceptual home décor and clothing items. Continue reading »
Artist Yuri Solomko Reimagines Cartography in Contemporary Art
Yuri Solomko, a contemporary Ukrainian artist, is celebrated for his artistry in intricately weaving together maps and cartography, infusing them with themes and symbols that breathe new life into each canvas. Continue reading »
Finally, 2024 Chicken Daddies Calendar Is Here!
Looking for the perfect calendar? Look no further! Introducing Chicken Daddies – the best calendar you can get for 2024. Seriously. Continue reading »
Cool Art Toys by KnockArt Toys with a Twist: The Unique Creations of Knock Studio
Knock, a studio based in Seoul, crafts distinctive art toys and collectibles that draw inspiration from pop culture. Their vinyl figures, which are both playful and whimsical, provide a unique, and at times eerie, interpretation of well-known characters like Mickey Mouse and Pinocchio. Continue reading »
Spectacular Winning Photos Of AAP Magazine Awards ‘Shapes 2023’
In AAP Magazine’s 34th edition, we sought submissions that explore composition and form in photography, embracing shape and form as transformative elements. Twenty-five photographers from twelve countries across four continents offered diverse works spanning various styles, highlighting the endless possibilities in shaping photographic aesthetics.
Winner: La Muralla Roja by Fabien Dendiéval (France)
“I feel sometimes photography as a kind of quest, a treasure hunt. It is a long term work that takes time and is full of pitfalls, constraints and frustrations but to find myself in front of a scene like this one makes me enthusiastic and rewards me for all my efforts.” Continue reading »
Israeli-born Photographer Mayan Toledano Captures Beauty and Daily Routines Of Female Israeli Soldiers
Israeli-born, New York-based photographer Mayan Toledano captured moments in the daily lives of young female Israeli ❤️🇮🇱 soldiers in a series that explores personal identities behind uniforms. Continue reading »
The Evolution of Car Junk Yards: From Auto Salvage to Eco-Friendly Hubs
Car junk yards, also referred to as auto salvage yards or scrap yards, boast a rich history spanning several decades. These once-considered final resting places for discarded vehicles have transformed into pivotal centers for recycling and repurposing automotive components. Continue reading »
