The ‘Oooo Face’: That Puckered Look Every Woman Was Making Mid-Century
If you’ve seen old advertisements from the 1950s, then you know exactly what the “Oooo Face” is (not to be confused with the “O Face”). Seemingly every woman in these ads wore the expression; the lips positioned to form the long /oo/ sound. Generally, she’s wearing red lipstick and her eyes give the impression of being dumbfounded.
And it wasn’t just advertisements that had women pursing their lips – it was everywhere: album covers, pin-ups, magazine covers. Wherever an image of a woman was found, there you found the “Oooo Face”.
Let’s have a look at some of the endless examples from midcentury… Continue reading »
Lost Places And Street Art In Wastelands
The prolific French photographer Jonk releases a third book presenting a new raw yet poetic series. It is in the heart of various abandoned places where the artist brings us once again. In «Wastelands», we discover several graffiti and murals in the middle of these sceneries left behind, sometimes even in ruins. Continue reading »
42 Stunning Restored And Colorized Historic Images Bring The Past To Life
An emaciated 18-year-old Russian girl looks into the camera lens during the liberation of Dachau concentration camp in 1945.
Relating to the past can be difficult when all you have to look at are faded black and white photos that feel like they are from another planet. The mind thinks and remembers in color, meaning a color photograph is much easier to connect with than a black and white photo. Continue reading »
German Artist Takes Street Art To Another Level With His 34 ‘Sliced’ Animal
Instagram is truly the best artist’s business card and we should be thankful for the daily inspiration. In this talented artist’s Jayn’s case, there is even more to be grateful for as his amazing sketches turn ordinary buildings into cutting-edge artistry. Continue reading »
Fine Art And Dark Beauty Portrait Photography By Haris Nukem
Breathtaking portraits by Haris Nukem, a talented photographer, filmmaker, and artist currently based in London, England. Haris shoots absolutely amazing and beautiful portraits. Continue reading »
Couple Spends $25,000 To Convert Old Truck Into Mobile Home And It Looks Better Than Most Apartments
For most of us, buying a house seems like a far-fetched fantasy. But this young couple from Nottingham, UK, have decided to do things their way. As the two love to travel and their jobs include being outdoors – they decided that they needed a home which could travel together with them. So, after “a few beers”, an idea came to Martin’s head – he should buy “a big American RV”. Turns out, it wasn’t just a crazy thought to be quickly washed away by a hangover – Martin and Iona really started planning on getting a truck in which they could live in. Continue reading »
Guardian Readers’ Travel Photography Competition 2018: October Winners
“Art installation by Felice Varini on the medieval walls of Carcassonne, France. At sunset there was a crowd of people where the concentric circles aligned. I was intrigued by this lady sending a hand-written message on a pink Post-it note”. (Photo by Katy Bridgestock/The Guardian) Continue reading »
Photographer Tom Hegen Raises Awareness On The Climate Issues Through Several Impressive Aerial Photographs
Once again, Tom Hegen raises awareness on the climate issues through several impressive aerial photographs. Entitled «The Two Degrees», this project focuses on the dramatic effects of global warming on the Arctic ice sheet in Greenland. Continue reading »
Just A Vespa Jet Ski
Pierpaolo Lazzarini renewed the classic design of the famous Italian scooter Vespa by creating a more contemporary and fun machine: a jet ski powered by electricity. Ecological, the engine can reach 32 knots, without betraying the romantic spirit of its sibling. Able to carry two people, an automatic balance control system helps to keep the machine straight when passengers are accessing the sits. Continue reading »
Stunning Black & White Pictures Of Yhe Louvre And Its Visitors From Between The 1960s And 1990s
Very patiently with a camera in his hand the Brazilian photographer Alecio de Andrade manages to capture incredible pictures of the visitors of the Louvre. He has been making these pictures for almost four decades.
What is the relation between these three scenes? All three of them are moments captured in the halls of the most famous museum in the world – the Louvre. Moments, which the photographer Alecio de Andrade has been patiently waiting for 39 whole years. Continue reading »
Vibrant Fashion And Glamour Photography By Denis Bliznuk
Gorgeous female portraits by Denis Bliznuk, a talented self-taught photographer, and retoucher currently based in Rostov, Russia. Donis focuses mainly on portraiture and fashion photography. He shoots a lot of beauty, street style, lifestyle, and outdoor portrait photography. Continue reading »
Japanese Artist Turns Awkward Animal Photos Into Beautiful Sculptures
The internet loves memes, especially when special attention is given to hilarious animals. From time to time, while scrolling through your social media timelines, you might find yourself staring at a viral image that seems to challenge the limits of reality. Continue reading »
Artist Transforms Present Technologies Into Objects From The 1980s
A world without the Internet is already an alien concept. The Internet is an integral part of our daily routines and objects around us, so much in fact, that certain things would not even exist without it.
But that certainly doesn’t mean we can’t try imagining how certain apps would look like in different times, right? Thomas Olliver, a creative art director, has envisioned technologies of nowadays as objects from the 1980s. Continue reading »
“The Statue Of Unity”, World’s Tallest Statue Opens To The Public In India
Right on schedule, the world’s tallest statue has officially opened in India. Standing almost 600ft (182m) tall, the new Statue of Unity depicts Indian freedom fighter Vallabhbhai Patel, and was dedicated by India’s Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi at a ceremony on October 31. Continue reading »
Spectacular Wining Photos Of The Siena International Photo Awards 2018
Siena International Photo Award is one of the photo contests with the highest international participation ever. 2018 edition has received nearly 48.000 images from amateur and professional photographers from 156 countries worldwide.
Snowy Owl, Canada, by Andrew McLachlan. I live in a farming area in south-central Ontario. Every winter, snowy owls fly south from the Arctic to spend the winter hunting meadow voles in the fields. As blizzard conditions persisted, this owl remained hunkered down on the ground. Honourable mention, Animals in their Environment category. (Photo by Andrew McLachlan/SIPA Contest) Continue reading »
Artist Krissy Elisabeth Arranges Amazing Photo Shoots That Show-Off The Beauty Of Her Hair
Dutch artist Krissy Elisabeth have long and beautiful hair. She creates stunning and wonderful scenarios that show the beauty of her long hair. Depending on the time of the season, her photographs are filled with eye-catching flowers, petals, laves, lights and other random objects that she chooses for the occasion or theme. Continue reading »
“Chapters Of Downfall”: The Superb Digital Concept Art By Richard Anderson
Richard Anderson is a senior artist working in the entertainment industry for over 10 years. Projects ranging from film, games, commercials and publishing. Clients have included: Marvel studios, Warner Bros., Universal Pictures, 20th Century FOX, Disney, NC Soft, Studio Canal, Samsung, Psyop, StarDust, and Random House. Game titles include Arkham Knight, and Guidwars 1 and 2. Continue reading »
Powerful Photos Of Awful Liverpool Housing By Nick Hedges 1969-71
From 1969 to 1971, photographer Nick Hedges took pictures of life in Liverpool. Nick was hired by housing charity Shelter to travel round England and Scotland documenting the lives of families living in slum and squalor. Continue reading »
Photographer Captures Stunning Images Of Tourists And The Architecture Of Spa Towns In Spain
Lorente Cervantes is a photographer who captures tourists and the architecture of spa towns, in the region of Murcia, Spain. His subjects? Resident who came there to relax. A mix of pastel tone colours this dull and unique landscape. Continue reading »
Weird Halloween Costumes Of The 1970s And 80s
Unfortunately, most trick-or-treat attire of the 1970s and 80s was woefully bad. Generally, costumes consisted of a plastic mask and apron/smock. It was cheap and it came in a box at your local drug store. Continue reading »
The Unforgettable Images Of Legendary Photographer Bruce Davidson
In a career spanning more than half a century, Bruce Davidson (previously) is known for his dedication to the documentation of social inequality. Davidson attended Rochester Institute of Technology, as well as Yale University, where he studied with Josef Albers. He was later drafted into the army and stationed near Paris, where he met Henri Cartier-Bresson, one of the founders of the renowned cooperative photography agency Magnum Photos. Continue reading »
“Bloody Kisses”: Horror, Dark And Obscure Self-Destructed Photo Portraits Of Jenn Violetta
Jenn Violetta is an artist with a dark and stormy photographic work. What we know is that her name (or nickname) is Jenn Violetta, she probably lives in Seattle and she makes amazing dark digital photo manipulations. She usually depicts her head exclusively, and her style is dark, creepy and often disturbing. In every one of her works, her face appears someway ruined, with blood flowing from scars or from the mouth with black-and-blue lips as if she has been beaten. Her skin is livid, covered in bandages at times, or juxtaposed together with flames and smoke. Continue reading »
Rare Photos Of Melania Trump As A Model At 16-Years-Old In Slovenia
Melania Trump, the wife of United States President Donald Trump, had a long career as a model before she came a political wife and mother. She started her modeling career as a teenager in her native Slovenia. Melania likely was not yet 17 when she was approached by well-known Slovenian photographer Stane Jerko who proposed she model for him. Continue reading »
Clydesdale Horse Dresses As AT-AT from ‘Star Wars’ For Halloween
Who doesn’t love dressing up for Halloween? For one night you can be whatever you want, whether that is a superhero, villain, monster, or anything in-between. As much fun as it is to dress up for Halloween yourself, it can be even more fun to dress up animals. It is a common sight as people go out trick-or-treating or walk in parades. But have you ever seen a 2,000 pound horse fully dressed as an AT-AT from Star Wars? Continue reading »
Farm Girls Strip For Sexy Superhero Calendar In Bid To ‘Celebrate Our Farming Heroes!’
Buxom Bavarian beauties are shown flaunting their figures in a series of daring poses on farms in the German state. Other fabulous farm girls grin and bare it in slinky farm costumes. Continue reading »
