“We Were Once Alive”: 100-Year-Old Portraits from Rural Sweden by John Alinder
Sävasta, Altuna parish, 1910–20
From the 1910s to the 1930s, John Alinder portrayed the local people of rural Sweden, the landscape around them and their way of life. Alone, in pairs or in groups, the people stand facing the photographer’s camera. Continue reading »
The Art of the National Parks: Beautiful Posters Celebrating Famous US Parks
Great Smoky Mountains by Chris Turnham
ART OF THE NATIONAL PARKS is a beautiful art book that displays the unique beauty of each U.S. National Park, as captured by the Fifty-Nine Parks Print Series. Continue reading »
This Artist Creates Lovely Illustrations That Might Brighten Your Day
Images are a form of expression which tries to communicate something to us. While some images express only a limited amount of things, illustrations by Maia Zeidan speak volumes about love, comradery, wonder, and other positive things. Continue reading »
Random Facts About The World That Might Change Your Perspective On Certain Things
It’s never too late to learn something. And Factourism is probably the best place online to do so.
Created by Ferdio, an infographic agency in Copenhagen, Denmark, it shares cool facts about our world — whether it’s the inventor of the office wheelchair or the most frequently used password, everyone and everything has its place on Factourism.
And that’s the beauty of it. You never know what these guys will drop next! Continue reading »
Artist Illustrates What It’s Like To Live With An IT Guy And Their Dog In Wholesome Comics
Meet a 30-year-old Chinese comic illustrator Bonnie Pang, the person behind the popular webcomic series called the “ITguyARTgirl.” Continue reading »
1934 Peugeot 601 Eclipse, the First Automatic Retractable Hardtop for an Automobile
Fixed-roof cars of the early 20th century could feel claustrophobic. But convertibles of the time were often leaky, drafty, noisy, and insecure. The advanced solution came from Peugeot in 1934, with the introduction of the retractable hardtop on its luxurious 601. The self-storing roof structure automatically disappeared behind the passenger’s compartment into a space revealed by the reverse-opening rear deck in lieu of the trunk. Continue reading »
Adorable Sand Cats Become Japanese Beach’s Landmark After Taking Over
When Japanese artist Shigeto Hashimoto was invited to the beach by his wife, he likely wasn’t expecting to be greeted by an army of felines that would become a favorite of beachgoers, but that appears to be just what happened. Just a few days ago, Hashimoto shared photos from Kamakura’s Yuigahama beach that have become the talk of the town. Continue reading »
People Are Building Dog Libraries, And It’s Adorable
It’s easy to make dogs happy. Try giving them a delicious treat, squeaky toy or a good belly rub and they’ll have the best day ever. But do you know what the majority of dogs probably love the most? Sticks! That’s why people have started building stick (and toy) libraries, and it’s seriously adorable. Continue reading »
“Eternal Monuments in The Dark”: Photograher Captures Brutalist Beauty Of Fragments of The Socialist Era
According to Xiao Yang, a Chinese urban explorer and photographer, based in Spain: “I’m a photographer and designer who is from Beijing, China. Since 2018, I have moved to Spain to live. I studied and worked as a user experience designer in my past career. Photography may not be my full-time job, but it’s definitely my full-time obsession.” Continue reading »
“Braided Rivers”: Beautiful Landscapes From Above By Kevin Krautgartner
Kevin Krautgartner, born and raised in Germany, currently lives and works in Wuppertal. Already during his design studies, he devoted himself intensively to digital photography, which today is the core of his artistic work. Continue reading »
“pervARTed”: This Artist Creates Naughty But ‘Safe For Work’ Photo Manipulations
Johnny Smith attended Film school at the University of Texas and has since moved to LA. A script writer, actor, and producer, Smith turned to digital Collage out of frustration for a creative outlet which was more immediate. Continue reading »
“Time For Your Extraction Honey”: The Incredible Bizarre 3D Collectibles by Heal Bell
Heal Bell is a Chicago based 3D animation artist creating high fashion artworks of powerful women appearing as monsters. The self taught artists has been featured in Felt Zine, Superchief Gallery and is rising to rapid success across the industry. Continue reading »
Paul Cocksedge’s Time Loop Represents the Transformation of The Hong Kong Neighborhood
Created in partnership with Sino Group, Time Loop is an installation designed for Hong Kong’s Yue Man Square. It takes inspiration from the rich history of the surrounding Kwun Tong district, created as an infinite loop that echoes the constant change and pace of life in the city. Continue reading »
Artist Makes Witty And Quirky Inanimate Object Illustrations That Are Oddly Relatable
Have you ever been excited to see your favorite book getting a movie adaptation just to be left utterly disappointed? Or know all too well what it’s like to face the early mornings after your alarm clock went off and you haven’t gotten even nearly enough of that good night’s sleep? Continue reading »
Spectacular Winning Images Of 2021 Black & White MonoVisions Photography Awards
Here are the single and series winners of the 2021 Black & White MonoVisions Photography Awards. There are total 12 categories in this contest like Abstract, Architecture, Conceptual, Fine Art, Landscapes, Nature and Wildlife, People, Photojournalism, Portrait, Street Photography and Travel.
The aim of MonoVisions Photography Awards to discover the best monochrome photographers from all over the world and deliver the best opportunities to be recognized and rewarded for their work.
The Cash prize of the series winner is $3000 and the single winner is $2000. You can submit your entries on their website for 2022.
Abstract, Single: 1st Place by Marcin Giba, Poland
Harmony
I took the photo in my town of Rybnik at the beginning of winter. When I saw a swan swimming in the black water, I immediately felt that it was a symbolic image like a Yin & Yang. Continue reading »
This UFO Raincoat Is So Much Better Solution Than an Umbrella!
The hands-free UFO raincoat may look silly, but while everyone else is struggling to juggle their bags and gadgets, and their umbrella, you’ll be getting the last laugh. Available in different sizes, it features a collapsible cap, folds up for easy transport, and comes with two underarm straps that prevent it from flying away. Continue reading »
Humorous Comic Fat Lady Postcards by Donald McGill From the Early 20th Century
Donald McGill (January 28, 1875 – October 13, 1962) was an English graphic artist whose name has become synonymous with the genre of saucy postcards, particularly associated with the seaside (though they were sold throughout the UK). Continue reading »
Sweet Comics By Luong Thuy Show What Being In A Relationship Is Like
What is love? Besides a hit song immediately popping into your head with the answer “baby don’t hurt me,” there is no right or wrong answer to this question. Continue reading »
This Artist Draws Pictures to Show That Everything Has a Flip Side
Not many people look at events and phenomenons from different angles. This is exactly what the artist, Anton Gudim, talks about on his Instagram account. Continue reading »
The Wonder Of Illustrating Perpetual Movement in Space From A 1875 Astronomy Book
These illustrations come from the book Astronomy (published 1875) by Jean Pierre Rambosson (1827-1886). Continue reading »
Absolutely Superb Ground Meat Sculptures by Kieran Gormley
Food artist and grocery store meat manager Kieran Gormley uses ground beef and pork to create fantastic sculptures based on characters from video games and pop culture. When it comes to sculpting meat, the man is a total genius! Continue reading »
Powerful Illustrations By Japanese Artist That Will Make You Think
The Japanese illustrator known as Avogado6 uses the language everyone understands—and that is no language at all. It’s probably because the delicate topics and complex emotions he conveys are too difficult to describe with words, so this artist chooses thought-provoking visual stories in his unique style. Continue reading »
British Artist Crafts 19 Mosaic Portraits Of Real People Using Metal Scraps Found In Streets And Junkyards
Art comes in an infinite number of shapes, tastes, and sizes. And the more we as humans partake in art as a medium of expression, the more ways we end up finding to express ourselves. Continue reading »
Digital Artist Creates Magical And Surreal Images From Architecture And Fragments Of Nature
Digital art is all around us. A lot of artists create artwork by merging photographs, creating surreal images. And that includes this French artist, Zak Eazy. Zak uses animals, architecture, and fragments of nature to create mystical fantasy illustrations that look like they’ve escaped dreamland. The artist also uses a lot of well-known monuments and places them where they shouldn’t be, creating a parallel, magical world. Continue reading »
Photographer Makes Incredible Macro Shots Of Insects And Wildlife Creatures
Jumping Spider
According to Niki Colemont, a Belgium-based photographer: “I started with macro 5 years ago. I was inspired because it is a very underrated subject in photography and incredibly difficult to do. I have sold my macro equipment because I can’t combine it anymore with my wildlife photography. Never have I taken a course—making mistakes and trying again over and over is the best way to learn things. I’m happy to say now that I won a prize with one of these pictures. I hope you have fun looking at these pictures as I had fun making them. Peace.” Continue reading »
