The Superb Malleable Paper Sculptures by Li Hongbo
Beijing-based artist Li Hongbo uses thousands of sheets of paper to create each one of these mind-boggling flexible sculptures that expand, contract, bend and twist in different directions. Continue reading »
Artist Makes Minimal Illustrations That Blend Cats Into Landscapes And Other Scenes
According to Lim Heng Swee (previously featured here): “My name is Lim Heng Swee, and I’m a self-taught illustrator from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Cats, for me, are very mysterious animals. I like their personalities, which are always curious, calm, and relaxed. I always feel soothed when observing their postures, and I found that the curves of cats can perfectly blend into natural landscape scenes. I feel the calmness while creating these illustrations and hope you too will discover their secret knowledge of life.” Continue reading »
Terrifying Pictures Showing Bizarre Medical Treatments From the 1900s to 1960s
Health cure in the Institut Finsen, Copenhagen, Denmark.
The road to modern medicine has not been entirely smooth. Things have really changed in medicine since the early 20th century and you should be thankful for that! Along the course of history, there has been no shortage of strange, bizarre, and macabre medical practices to horrify us to this day. Continue reading »
French Artist Jean Jullien Creates Playful Sculptural Pieces and Artworks with A Comical and Cartoony Style
Originally from Nantes, Jean completed a graphic design degree in Quimper before moving to London. He has since graduated from Central Saint Martins (2008) and from the Royal College of Art (2010). Continue reading »
Handcrafted Artful Embroideries of Everyday Products by Alicja Kozłowska
Polish artist Alicja Kozłowska has always been addicted to handicrafts. “From an early age I experimented with fabric; learning and testing techniques such as crochet and patchwork.” Continue reading »
Spectacular Winning Images of The Nikon Small World Photomicrography 2022
Nikon Small World is widely regarded as the leading forum for recognising the art, proficiency and photographic excellence involved in photomicrography, or the art of photography through a light microscope. Each year, the competition attracts hundreds of vivid pictures revealing details of a world unseen by the naked eye. Founded in 1975, this year’s entries numbered almost 1,300 and were drawn from 72 countries.
First place
Embryonic hand of a Madagascar giant day gecko (Phelsuma grandis) (confocal, 63x objective lens magnification). Photograph: Grigorii Timin & Dr. Michel Milinkovitch/Nikon Continue reading »
Artist Created Dark Tarot Deck Featuring Creepy Creatures And Demons
According to Shawn Coss: “It’s been 4 years in the making but I’ve finally finished my first-ever complete tarot deck featuring my dark and twisted style. I wanted to create my own vision of a tarot deck featuring humanoid creatures and demons that could be used for tarot readings. I launched a Kickstarter for the whole 78-card deck on September 1st.” Continue reading »
Andy Blair Captured Fabulous Photos of Vintage Jersey City c. 1970s
These fabulous photographs are from Andy Blair’s Flickr site (previously featured). He’s taken us back to 1970s New York before, but now we’re focusing on Jersey City. Continue reading »
Stunning Examples of the Rhinoplasty Surgery from the 1920s and 1930s
Most people assume that the history of rhinoplasties (nose jobs) began in the middle of the last century among Hollywood starlets who wanted to improve their facial features to get more work. While this was undoubtedly true of rhinoplasties starting around the 1930s, the truth is that the procedure has a much longer history, dating back thousands of years.
In the 18th century, rhinoplasties were often performed on patients in the late stages of syphilis, during which the nose loses its structure. It was no coincidence that in 1794, Sushruta’s “Indian rhinoplasty” technique was finally translated into English in an article in the British publication Gentlemen’s Magazine. Continue reading »
Underwater Photographer Spots A Majestic Pink Manta Ray So Rare
Underwater Photographer and Diver Kristian Laine spot a majestic Pink Manta Ray that is so rare, first he thinks his camera is broken. Kristian Laine is an Australian freediver and underwater photographer and one day, he decided to go for shooting at Lady Elliot Island on the Great Barrier Reef. Continue reading »
Blockheads: Pop Culture Halloween Acrylic Artworks by Dave Burke
“Blockheads” is a series of spooky three-dimensional artworks by California-based artist Dave Burke. These acrylic on thick canvas paintings are experimentations in trompe l’oeil, an attempt at depicting dimensional illusion. You can reach out to Dave directly if you’re interested in buying one of his pieces. Continue reading »
Photoshop Magician Continues To Create Amazing Logic-Challenging Photo Manipulations
Photo manipulations help artists to explore the surreal parts of their imagination. With the help of photoshop or other tools, we can see what kind of crazy and visually bizarre ideas Ben Robins has. Continue reading »
Cutest and Funny Finalists Of The 2022 Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards
From smiling triggerfish to a waving raccoon, the shortlisted images for the 2022 Comedy Wildlife Photo awards have been announced. Whittled down from thousands of entries submitted by professional and amateur photographers from around the world, we’re presented with a wonderful mix of hilarious wildlife. The winners will be announced on 8 December.
Say Cheeeeeeese
A couple of triggerfish looking into the camera in Faial, Azores. Photograph: Arturo Telle/Comedywildlifephoto.com Continue reading »
The Superb Female Portraits by Melina Ghadimi
Beautiful illustrated portraits by Iranian artist Melina Ghadimi. Continue reading »
The US States Brand Identity Clearly Illustrated by Bogdan Katsuba
Graphic Designer Bogdan Katsuba created this cool selection of badges and a poster to visually represent each one of the 50 US states. Continue reading »
Amazing Photos of the Fiat 8V
The Fiat 8V, or “Otto Vu”, is a V8-engined sports car produced by the Italian car manufacturer Fiat from 1952 to 1954. The car was introduced at the 1952 Geneva Motor Show. The Fiat 8V got its name because at the time of its making, Fiat believed Ford had a copyright on “V8”. Continue reading »
Incredible Images Taken By A Professional Photographer From An Aerial Point Of View
The popularization of aerial photography has presented us with magnificent unseen images. An eye-opening perspective has blessed us to see the world in a new way. Continue reading »
This Artist Adopts an Incredibly Unique Approach to Chinese Painting and 3D Projection Art
Beijing based painter and 3D artist, Alice Lin adopts an incredibly unique approach to Chinese painting and 3D projection art. This technique itself has been a love of hers from a young age – perhaps it was the elements of detail paired with surrealism that led her to adopt it as her dominant art style. Continue reading »
The Future of Shoe Fashion Shown by Designers From Florence
Florence-based brand AVAVAV has unveiled its vision of the future or what we might want to wear in the years to come. Controversial to some and adored by others, the collection featuring four-toed monster shoes and boots is more than meets the eye. Continue reading »
Vintage Photos Show Men’s Fashion Styles in the 1980s
While men’s fashion didn’t change as dramatically throughout the 20th century as women’s fashion, 1980s men’s fashion trends and styles developed new looks alongside a resurgence of older styles. Continue reading »
M1NDBR0K3N: The Superb 3D Modern Design Artworks of Alex Pevchev
Creative director and 3D artist Alexander is not your average creative – having discovered his love for creativity and design, he found little use for his Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Finance. Continue reading »
Photorealistic Oil Paintings by Debbie Daniels
American artist Debbie Daniels is a photorealistic oil painter. Her work consists of oil paintings based on the seaside and scenery in and around the San Juan Islands. Continue reading »
Self-Taught Artist Uses a Unique, Personalized Art Technique of Embroidery on Tulle Fabrics
Self-taught artist and designer Kate Marchenko uses a unique, personalized art technique of embroidery on tulle fabrics. Based in Moscow, Kate takes on both elaborate patterns and portraits in 3D form. Continue reading »
“Fat Bear Week” Contest Finds The Alaska’s Bulkiest Bear of 2022
“Fat Bear Week” is a weeklong, bracket-style elimination contest that pits the bulkiest bears of Katmai National Park against one another. At this time of the year bears are embracing their ursine urge to eat like there’s no tomorrow and fortify themselves for winter hibernation. Continue reading »
French Street Artist Paints Stunning 3D Graffiti And It’s Not For The Faint Of Heart
If you’re a fan of graffiti you might be familiar with the works of Pierrot, who goes by the nickname of Scaf. He makes incredible 3D street art that might confuse or maybe even scare off passersby with its realism. Continue reading »
