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 »
Eyes of İstanbul: A Turkish Photographer Captures the Stunning Beauty of Children’s Gem-like Eyes
Istanbul-based photographer Abdullah Aydemir thinks that children’s eyes have the ability to conceal the entire universe. Continue reading »
A Surreal Sculpture Is Created by Joining Two Pianos Together with A Realistically Carved Octopus
In a daring artistic endeavour, Maskull Lasserre has converted two pianos into one captivating sculpture called The Third Octave, employing the realistic carving of an octopus intertwining the two pieces. Continue reading »
Spectacular Nature Winning Photos From The Fine Art Photography Awards
1st Place Winner: Dancing Poppies by Thaddäus Biberauer
These amazing photos are the winners of the Fine Art Photography Awards 2023’s Amateur Nature category. Continue reading »
Breathtaking Travel Winning Photos From The 2023 AAP Magazine Photo Contest
Winner: “Riders of the Volcano” by Mahendra Bakle (India)
We are delighted to announce the names of the 25 outstanding photographers who emerged victorious in “AAP Magazine #37: Travels.” Continue reading »
Spectacular Nature Drone-Winning Photos From The 2023 Fine Art Photography Awards
Mallards Facing Winter by Omar Ghrayeb
These are the gorgeous images that won in the Fine Art Photography Awards 2023 Professional Nature Drone/Aerial category. Continue reading »
Vintage Postcards of Giant Trees in the Early 20th Century
“Giant,” Santa Cruz Big Trees
Ever since the beginning of time, trees have provided us with two necessities for survival: food and oxygen. They supplied us with more needs as we developed, like tools, medicine, and shelter. Continue reading »
A Women’s Hair Style Expert Shows That Anyone Can Look Great With The Correct Cut
Switching from long to short hair, like pixies or bobs, is a bold change that many women are now embracing. Kristina Katsabina, a short hair specialist, inspires others with before-and-after client photos. Continue reading »
Brolga’s Travel Series: Fun Characters Doodled in Streets and Cityscapes
Color adds excitement to cities, and Australian artist Brolga captures this vibrancy through his unique art. He creatively infuses his travel photos with bright, doodled characters, starting this project in 2016 to give more life to his travel memories. This idea grew, incorporating his friends’ and professional photographers’ travel images worldwide. Continue reading »
Artist Draws Attention to Pervasive Sexism by Putting Men in Women’s Shoes
During the 2020 lockdown, Lainey Molnar began sharing her experiences as a woman through art, gaining acclaim and over a million social media followers. Continue reading »
Pictures of Noah’s Ark That Are Completely Real — If They Happened Today
The classic cosmic do-it-yourself project, Noah’s Ark, is probably well known to all of you. In it, God tells Noah to “build a giant ark, grab two of every animal, and let’s turn this planet into a giant water park.” But what if this tale involved a common man who was having financial difficulties today? Continue reading »
Bizarre And Creepy Portrait Photo Collages by Phillip Kremer
The bizarre, warped picture collages of various well-known and lesser-known individuals by Houston artist Phillip Kremer may disturb you, but you also may find it impossible to look away. Continue reading »
Superb Impressive Animal Sculptures by Zhao Kai
Chinese artist Zhao Kai creates incredibly lifelike animal sculptures by fusing modern artistry with traditional realism. Continue reading »
Capturing Essence and Emotion: Jinsung Lim’s Photorealistic Portraiture
South Korean artist Jinsung Lim primarily uses Procreate to craft highly realistic and emotionally rich portraits. Continue reading »
Frank Auerbach’s Early Charcoal Portraits Look Deep Into Human Life
German-British painter Frank Auerbach repeatedly sketched his sitters for this series of large-scale charcoal portraits created between 1956 and 1962, erasing the image after each session until only a ghostly outline remained. Continue reading »
Vintage Photos of Soviets Taking Pictures with Their First Televisions
Artists Anna Pilipyuk and Vladimir Shipotilnikov recalled how the TV was a source of pride in the Soviet Union for their project “My First TV.” They gathered pictures of people between World War II and Perestroika taking pictures with their television sets. Continue reading »
This Artist Brings Dying Art of Book Fore-Edge Painting into the Limelight
Maisie Matilda, a 24-year-old UK artist, has gained acclaim for reviving the rare art of book fore-edge painting. Continue reading »
Color Images from The 1950s and 1960s that Were Discovered in A Trashcan Depict New York City in Kodachrome
Times Square, 1958, found Kodachrome transparency, photographer unknown.
Jan Wein discovered certain pictures one day. “In case you are unaware of the background, I used to live in Manhattan during Ed Koch’s mayoralty in the 1980s. Continue reading »
Dudi Ben Simon Uses Photo Blending to Redefine Our Understanding of Reality in His Digital Artistry
Israeli artist Dudi Ben Simon has made a significant impact in the art world by expertly combining different objects to create striking visual pieces. He employs a method similar to the readymade movement, transforming ordinary items by removing them from their usual settings and reimagining them in new, narrative-rich contexts. Continue reading »
Breathtaking Nature Winning Photos From The 2023 Drone Photo Awards
1st Place: Austfonna Ice Cap by Thomas Vijayan
See the stunning collection of 20 Drone Photo Awards winners, all of which fall under the fascinating category of “Nature Photography.” First-place winner Thomas Vijayan is praised for his captivating photo “Austfonna Ice Cap,” while Raj Mohan takes second place with his powerful shot “Boon to Bane! – The 300 acres of dumpyard.” Continue reading »
Winning Images Of The 2023 Canadian Photos Of The Year
Canadian Photographer of the Year 2023 – Brandon Broderick
Canadian Geographic celebrates 13 photographers in its 2023 Photos of the Year competition, featuring captivating images like a Canada lynx in snow, a great blue heron, and the Aurora borealis. Continue reading »
Spectacular Winning Photos From The 2023 Ocean Art Photography Contest
Best in Show: “Aquatic Primate” by Suliman Alatiqi
The 12th annual Ocean Art competition, hosted by The Underwater Photography Guide, showcases top underwater photography from over 90 countries. Ocean Art 2023 reflects the ongoing advancement of photographic art and technology. Continue reading »
Adaptable: Twisted Vehicles by Marco Segovia
Marco Segovia, an artist based in Barcelona, is expanding the creative horizons with his “Adaptable” series. These distorted vehicles in this collection of digital artworks are flexible and contorted so they blend in perfectly with their surroundings. Continue reading »
Fascinating Photos of Tina Turner and Mel Gibson in “Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome”, 1985
In 1985, Tina Turner was a global superstar, celebrated for her comeback album “Private Dancer” and her role alongside Mel Gibson in the hit film “Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome.” Continue reading »
Incredible Graphic Posters Designed by Leo Marfurt in the 1920s and ’30s
Swiss-Belgian commercial artist Leo Marfurt was born in Aarau in 1894 and moved to Belgium in 1921, where he married in 1922. Continue reading »
