Artists Gave Flowers To Irena Sendler, A Polish Nurse That Saved 2,500 Jewish Children During WW2
Irena Sendler was a Polish nurse. She rescued approximately 2,500 Jewish children by smuggling them out of the Warsaw Ghetto. It was a great risk and sacrifice because Nazis sentenced to death for any help given to Jewish. Irena Sendler died in 2008, at the age of 98. Continue reading »
Elegant Greyscale Tattoos By Polish Tattoo Artist Kamil Czapiga
Polish tattoo artist Kamil Czapiga takes a different approach when it comes to tattoos. He actually creates stunning works of art in just black ink. Continue reading »
Lego Minifigure Tattoos by Polish Tattoo Artist Max Pniewski
These are portraits of people and animals, skulls, vampires, and a lot of Lego men. Talented Artist Max Pniewski gets a lot of tattoo requests from clients for Lego Minifigures of DC Comics superheroes and Star Wars characters. Some of the requests include portraits of people, animals, skulls, vampires, and as you may have guessed a lot of Lego men. Continue reading »
Polish Artist Covers City Streets In Intricate Lace Patterns
Just because street art is a relatively modern development doesn’t mean that it should only feature modern artistic styles. NeSpoon, a street artist in Poland, creates beautiful pieces of street art that imitate intricate traditional lacework. Continue reading »
Something Fishy Going on at the Polish-Ukrainian Border
An aerial view shows the land art installation by Polish artist Jaroslaw Koziara as a part of the Land Art Festival on the field between Horodyszcze (Poland) and Warez (Ukraine), on Tuesday. The giant fish was created by seeding different kinds of plants on the field between the Polish and Ukrainian border. (Wojciech Pacewicz / EPA) Continue reading »
Incredible Hypnagogic Architectural Inspirations by Tomasz Artur Bolek
Polish 3D artist Tomasz Artur Bolek, known as “The Architectural Dreamer,” crafts buildings that exude a surreal, futuristic aura reminiscent of the world depicted in Blade Runner. Through advanced 3D modeling and CGI, he realizes his visionary architectural concepts. Continue reading »
The Superb 1980s Hyper-Realistic Illustrations by Japanese Artist Masao Saito
Masao Saito, the illustrator, is celebrated for his proficiency with the airbrush, a tool he has utilized to create images that are strikingly realistic, yet carry a dreamlike quality. 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 »
Daniel Mróz, An Illustrator Behind The Stanisław Lem’s Sci-Fi Stories
Daniel Mróz (born 3 February 1917 in Kraków; died 21 January 1993 in Kraków) – Polish stage designer and artist, illustrator of the science fiction books of Stanislaw Lem and of the unique, absurd writings of Sławomir Mrożek. Continue reading »
Le Vampir Glorieux: Bizarre Vintage Paintings of Vamprires by Boleslaw Biegas
The Third Vampire Metamorphosis, 1916 – 1917
The surrealist Polish artist Boleslaw Biegas produced a wealth of works in both painting and sculpture. Continue reading »
Brushstrokes of Brilliance: Unveiling the Multifaceted Poster by Andrzej Pągowski
Born in 1953, Andrzej Pągowski received his degree from Poznan, Poland’s State University of Arts. Since 1977, he has created about two thousand posters for Polish and international clients. Continue reading »
Meet Adela Madej, an Illustrator and Graphic Artist From Poland
Adela Madej is a graphic designer based in Warsaw. She completed her education at the Polish-Japanese Academy of Information Technology’s Faculty of New Media Arts and the University of Warsaw’s Institute of Polish Culture. Continue reading »
Beautiful Concept Illustrations for The Netflix’s ‘Entergalactic’ Movie by Michal Sawtyruk
“Ambitious artist Jabari attempts to balance success and love when he moves into his dream Manhattan apartment and falls for his next-door neighbor.” That’s the synopsis for Netflix’s animated comedy Entergalacric. Continue reading »
Artist Alex Bernstein Creates Suerb Glass Sculptures
Award-winning glass artist Alex Gabriel Bernstein painstakingly casts, sculpts, and polishes glass to create sculptures that are mesmerizing. His use of color, form, and light interaction creates works that provide viewers with an amazing experience. Continue reading »
Surrealistic Fantasy and Metamorphosis in Tomasz Kopera’s Amazing Art
Tomasz Alen Kopera is a Polish artist who seamlessly blends the worlds of dreams and reality. His paintings are a vivid depiction of human emotions, nature, and the cosmos intertwined in a surrealistic fantasy that captivates the viewer. Continue reading »
Spectacular Aerial Winning Photos Of The Minimalist Photography Awards 2023
1st Place Winner: Bike Shadow by Francesco Luongo
The Aerial Photography category of the 2023 Minimalist Photography Awards showcases the winners who create simple yet powerful stories with their images. These awards honor the artists who use light, shadow, and subject to craft visual narratives without any clutter. Continue reading »
A Glimpse Into A Snowy Journey Throughout The Medieval Town Of Krakow, Captured by Patryk Biegański
Photographer Patryk Biegański shares his unique experience of capturing the rare winter moments in Polish cities, particularly in Kraków. He describes the city as a blend of various architectural styles and finds it incredibly pleasurable to walk through its snow-covered medieval streets. Continue reading »
The Superb Tech-Inspired Sculptures by Michal Sycz
How do you turn old audio equipment into art? Michal Sycz, a Polish artist and graphic designer, knows the answer. He takes apart vintage audio devices from the 60s, 70s and 80s and transforms them into sculptures and installations. His work is a tribute to the past, but also a reflection on the changing nature of technology. Continue reading »
SLAS Architects’ Innovative Design for a Public Space That Combines Leisure, Play, and Fitness
What can you do with a concrete platform? A lot, if you ask SLAS architects, the Polish firm that designed a stunning public space under the name “Activity Zone in Chorzów”. Continue reading »
Witold Ziomek’s Incredible Aerial Photos of His Adventures Around The World
Have you ever dreamed of traveling the world and capturing its beauty with your camera? If so, you might want to check out the amazing work of Witold Ziomek, a Polish photographer who started his adventures in 2017. Continue reading »
Beyond the Canvas: Lukasz Biel’s Journey into the Depths of Human Experience through Sensual Portraits
Step into the world of Polish artist Lukasz Biel, where color and graphite pencils become masterful tools for creating breathtaking drawings. With each stroke, he brings to life everyday moments that resonate with all of us. Continue reading »
Earliest Man-Made Mirrors Discovered in Modern-Day Turkey, Estimated 8000 Years Old
Initially, people used pools of water to observe their reflections and viewed it as a magical experience. The first man-made mirrors were created from polished stones like black volcanic glass obsidian, and examples of such mirrors were discovered in Anatolia (modern-day Turkey), dating back to approximately 6000 BC.
Prior to the development of glass mirrors, ancient Egyptians crafted metal mirrors using materials such as copper, bronze, silver, and tin. They flattened sheets of metal and polished them until they could be used as mirrors. These mirrors had rounded shapes, ornamentation on the backside, and handles for ease of use. Continue reading »
Tales from the Planet: Selective Imagery from Earth Photo 2023 Competition
Ranging from images of eco-friendly fishing to harmful battery waste, these selected photographs were handpicked for their potent narrative about our planet’s present circumstances.
Sandipani Chattopadhyay, Green Barrier
Fishermen in India’s Damodar River navigate the thick growth of algae caused by the reduction of fresh water, a result of global warming and irregular monsoon seasons. This situation poses a significant challenge for the locals living along the river, who struggle to survive amid the algal bloom, which prevents oxygen absorption and affects human health and habitats in the area. The shortlisted images will be on display at the Earth Photo exhibition, Royal Geographical Society (with IBG), London, from 17 June to 23 August 2023. Photograph: Sandipani Chattopadhyay Continue reading »
From Bosch to Tattoo: Agnieszka Nienartowicz’s Revolutionary Canvas Interpretations
Renowned Polish artist Agnieszka Nienartowicz wields her oil paints to produce stunningly lifelike portraits of women, distinguishing her work with a signature element – elaborate tattoos. These aren’t simply random designs; they are intricately detailed pieces inspired by the grandeur of classical art, reinterpreting masterpieces from the likes of Hieronymus Bosch and Guido Reni in a modern context. Continue reading »
Provoking Reflections on Modern Society in Paweł Kuczyński’s Art
Polish illustrator Paweł Kuczyński (previously featured here and here) intertwines social commentary and satire to craft thought-stirring artworks, challenging us to reconsider life’s absurdities and societal norms. Continue reading »
