Wara Art Festival Artists Conjure Faerie Beasts from the Echigo Area for 2024
The “Thunder God” is said to be responsible for Niigata’s unique climate, where figs, strawberries, grapes and other fruits of the gods grow
The 2024 Wara Art Festival in Niigata, Japan, features large sculptures made from rice straw, called “wara,” created by Musashino Art University students. Continue reading »
The Groovy World of 1970s Customized Vans Through Old Photos
In the 1970s, customized vans emerged as a significant part of American counterculture, often serving as mobile expressions of personal style with intricate murals, elaborate interiors, and unique features. Continue reading »
Spectacular Street Winners From The 2024 Minimalist Photography Awards
1st Place Winner: Spectrum by Daniel Mead
The 2024 Minimalist Photography Awards honored exceptional street photography that skillfully embodied simplicity and the urban environment. The winning photographers captured striking images, using minimalism in composition and lighting to enhance emotional depth and narrative power. Continue reading »
Playful Cartoon Illustrations by William Dalebout
William Dalebout is an American artist and designer based in China, known for creating vibrant retro-inspired vector illustrations that blend controversial themes with playful cartoon elements, and his work has been featured by major brands like Coca Cola, Volkswagen, Sony Pictures, and Disney Cruise Lines. Continue reading »
Minimalistic and Elegant Wire Sculptures by Tomohiro Inaba
Japanese artist Tomohiro Inaba crafts iron sculptures that portray figures in the process of transformation, appearing as if they are dissolving into thin air. His work, often inspired by wild animals and folk tales, features solid forms unraveling into delicate lines, creating a striking contrast between presence and absence. Continue reading »
Hamster Combat: This Artist Shows The Life Of This Adorable Hamster
Japanese artist Gotte uses charming watercolor illustrations of Sukeroku, an adorable hamster, to capture the whimsy of everyday human-like tasks, making even the simplest activities irresistibly cute. Continue reading »
The Best In Advertising Photography: 2024 Spotlight Awards Winners Announced
Kids Winner Matt Anderson, United States
Production Paradise has announced the winners of the 2024 Spotlight Awards, recognizing top talents in 14 commercial photography categories. Continue reading »
Beautiful Vintage Posters Illustrated by Walter Schnackenberg in the Early 20th Century
Walter Schnackenberg was born in 1880 in Lauterberg, Germany, and became a prominent painter and illustrator. Continue reading »
Amazing Pop Culture-Inspired Book Sculptures by Book Master
Book Master is a French artist collective that transforms discarded books into intricate three-dimensional sculptures inspired by iconic characters from pop culture, using meticulous cutting and folding techniques. Continue reading »
Spectacular Winning Photos From The Nature TTL Photographer Of The Year 2024
Overall Winner: ‘Play the Game’ by Bence Máté, Hungary
The Nature TTL Photographer of the Year 2024 has revealed its winning images, showcasing stunning moments from the natural world. These captivating photos highlight the beauty and diversity of wildlife and landscapes. The competition celebrates the skill and creativity of photographers capturing nature at its finest. Continue reading »
Beautiful Award-Winning Black and White Landscapes from the 2024 reFocus Photography Awards
Gold: Wave Washing on Iceberg, Antarctica by Jeff Schewe
The 2024 reFocus Black and White Photography Awards spotlight breathtaking landscape photography from around the globe, showcasing how monochrome enhances contrast, texture, and form to transform natural scenes into powerful works of art. Continue reading »
Spectacular Finalists of the 2024 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards
Holding on for a ride by Alexander Fine
The 2024 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards have announced 40 finalist images, featuring some of the funniest and most heartwarming wildlife moments. Continue reading »
The Superb Cartoon and Comic Artworks by Sam Grinberg
Sam Grinberg, a cartoonist from Los Angeles, is a character designer for The Simpsons and is involved in multiple illustration and comic projects. He self-publishes comics, zines, stickers, and prints, showcasing his work at festivals nationwide. Additionally, he designs artwork and promotional materials for bands and venues. Continue reading »
Breathtaking Minimalist Illustrations by XNJ
XNJ, an artist from Shenzhen, China, creates delicate illustrations featuring soft pastel shades, subtle gradients, and exquisite transparency effects, giving the works an ethereal, dreamlike quality, with minimalist depictions of female forms that emphasize elegance and tranquility. Continue reading »
The Superb Sculptural Portraits by Alejandro Monge
Alejandro Monge, a Spanish multidisciplinary artist, creates stunning large-scale sculptures using materials like fiberglass, concrete, and pigments, drawing inspiration from Caravaggio’s chiaroscuro and John Singer Sargent’s refined brushwork to craft debossed faces that seem to emerge from the materials, producing a captivating play of light and shadow. Continue reading »
The Forgotten History of Car Swamp Coolers: How 1930s Drivers Beat the Heat Before Air Conditioning
In the 1930s, if you wanted to travel in air-conditioned comfort, you needed a “swamp cooler” attached to your car window. These devices were popular through the 1960s, before modern air conditioning became a standard feature in most cars. Continue reading »
Wonderful Photos of a Young Heather Locklear in Aerobics Fashion in the 1980s
Heather Locklear, born on September 25, 1961, is widely recognized for her iconic roles in TV shows such as Dynasty and Melrose Place, making her a significant figure in 1980s pop culture. In addition to her acting career, Locklear became a fitness symbol during the decade, largely due to her active lifestyle and connections with Hollywood celebrities who championed fitness, health, and beauty. Continue reading »
“Metamorphosis”: The Superb Concept Art of Entei Ryu
Entei Ryu is a concept artist and digital sculptor currently working for the entertainment industry and based in Tokyo. Continue reading »
Spectacular Winning Photos from the Siena Drone Awards 2024
A collection of the nominated images from this year’s Drone Awards has been unveiled. The winner will be announced on September 28 during the Siena World Photography Awards ceremony at Teatro dei Rinnovati in Siena, Italy.
Minimalist Action by Alex Berasategi | Sport
The filming took place in Berasategi’s home town, Azpeitia, with the aim of capturing an image for the first-anniversary poster of the town’s new skate park Continue reading »
Niceaunties: An AI Art Project About Joyful Aging, Beauty, Freedom And Fun
Singaporean AI artist Niceaunties has created the “Auntieverse,” a surreal world celebrating “auntie culture” across Southeast and East Asia. Continue reading »
2025 Sarcastic Vintage Calendar by Anne Taintor
Anne Taintor is an artist who tackles domestic stereotypes through the lens of mid-century advertisements. Continue reading »
Spectacular Landscape Winning Images From The 2024 Minimalist Photography Awards
1st Place: Arctic Silence by Patrick Ems
The 2024 Minimalist Photography Awards have announced their remarkable landscape winners, presenting a breathtaking collection of nature’s simplicity and elegance. These award-winning photographs beautifully capture serene landscapes, where clean lines, delicate textures, and uncluttered compositions shine. Continue reading »
The Superb Comic Books and Illustrations by Jared Muralt
Jared Muralt, a talented comic book artist from Bern, Switzerland, is known for his unique style and ability to craft narratives that explore human connections, science, and nature, with his comic series “The Fall” being especially acclaimed. He also co-founded BlackYard Studio, a Swiss design agency that won Bern’s Advancement Award for Design in 2009, showcasing the innovative work he does beyond comics. Continue reading »
Fantastic Winning Photos From The 2024 Monovisions Black And White Photography Awards
Grand Prize, Series: “Hymns to the night” by Lucas Garcete
The 2024 Monovisions Black and White Photography Awards celebrated the emotional depth and versatility of monochrome photography, featuring captivating portraits, landscapes, and documentary shots that highlight the timeless beauty of black-and-white imagery. Continue reading »
Winning Photos From The 2024 Ocean Photographer Of The Year
1st place: Rafael Fernandez Caballero, Baja California Sur, Mexico
The 2024 Ocean Photographer of the Year competition showcased breathtaking underwater landscapes and marine wildlife, highlighting both the beauty of ocean ecosystems and the urgent need for conservation. Continue reading »
