Pedal Skates: The Coolest Ride on Wheels Through History
Roller skating’s popularity has fluctuated with each passing decade, with roller discos fading away in the 1980s and roller-blades making a resurgence in the 1990s. Continue reading »
Superb Photos of the Badass 1947 Norman Timbs Special
Constructed in Los Angeles by the acclaimed Indy 500 engineer Norman Timbs, the Norman Timbs Special stands as a one-of-a-kind vehicle. Timbs invested around $10,000 in its creation, a considerable amount for the period. Continue reading »
Artist Makes A Fanntasy-Inspired Jewelry With Labradorite Gemstone
Jasmina Srpčič, a jewelry artist, designs and crafts fantasy-inspired jewelry using wire and gemstones. For the elven tree armband, she utilized roughly ten meters of wire and a labradorite gemstone. Continue reading »
You Will Never Find a Stranger Family Photo Album Than This One
William Josephs Radford’s art series redefines family portraiture by moving away from traditional, idealized images towards a more complex and realistic exploration of family dynamics. Continue reading »
Capturing the Essence of Industrial Elegance in French Poster Art by René Ravo
René Ravo, born in 1904 in Étampes, France, emerged as a prominent French poster designer and illustrator despite a challenging start. Continue reading »
The Vibrant World of Urban Expression and Large Scale Murals & Street Art by Tirso Paz
Tirso Paz, known artistically as Bublegumsr, is an influential Barcelona-based muralist whose work masterfully combines expressive portraiture with dynamic graffiti styles, resulting in breathtaking large-scale artworks. Continue reading »
The Aesthetic Alarm: ‘Plastic Ocean’ Series as a Catalyst for Environmental Change
The “Plastic Ocean” series, crafted by the Austrian studio Staudinger + Franke, showcases a powerful visual narrative aimed at highlighting the urgent need to protect our oceans from plastic pollution. Continue reading »
Superb Macro Photos From Garden Photographer Of The Year Awards
Macro Art: 1st Place – ‘Dandelion and Pink Spider’ by Peter Plottel
Through the Garden Photographer of the Year Awards’ lens, explore the fascinating world of macro photography. Explore a breathtaking collection of thirty captivating photos that present a different angle on the complex beauty found in gardens. Continue reading »
Spectacular Wildlife-Winning Photos From The Monochrome Photography Awards
1st Place Winner: Our Kingdom by James Lewin (Kenya)
View these thirty stunning wildlife images that won prizes at the 2023 Monochrome Black and White Photography Awards! With accuracy and creativity, each picture captures the untamed spirit and natural beauty of the animal kingdom. These arresting monochrome images provide a distinctive viewpoint, emphasizing the minute details and enthralling moments of wildlife in their native environments. Continue reading »
Spectacular Winning Photos From The CIOB “The Art Of Building” Photo Contest
Public’s Choice Winner, 2023: National Mosque of Bangladesh by Azim Khan Ronnie
The Chartered Institute of Building has announced the winners of its architectural photography competition. Continue reading »
Kevin Sarasom’s Hilariously Funny Dog Portraits
Kevin Sarasom enjoys getting to know new dogs, learning about their quirks, and capturing all of their hilarious facial expressions. Continue reading »
Amazing Early 20th-Century Optical Illusion Skull Postcards
Early in the 20th century, optical illusion skull postcards were hugely popular throughout Europe. Continue reading »
Dynamic Neon Illustrations by Pawel Nolbert
Pawel Nolbert, an artist based in New York, is working on a new series called “Intentional,” in which he manipulates his signature paint illustration style and treats it like a tangible, spatial physical object. Continue reading »
The Superb ‘Dissected’ Oil on Canvas Paintings by Luis Pedro Picasso
Uruguayan painter Luis Pedro Picasso crafts unique art pieces that portray dissected figures, rendered in oil on canvas. His artistic approach blends surrealistic elements with a captivatingly eerie flair. Continue reading »
Blending Past and Future: Unveiling the Ghia Super-Arrow’s Atomic Future Aesthetic
Jason Battersby, a Munich-based designer, has fashioned a chic retro-futuristic vehicle, the Ghia Super-Arrow concept car as a homage to the 1950s and 60s Ghia concept cars. Continue reading »
Vintage Ads and Celebrities’ Glamour on These Classic Vespa Scooters
The Vespa scooter, a symbol of style and functionality, was born in 1946 in post-war Italy out of a desperate need for affordable and efficient transport. Continue reading »
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 »
