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It Took Over 500 Hours to Complete This Amazingly Lifelike Wool Felt Dog

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Japanese artisan Terumi Ota dedicated over 500 hours to crafting a hyper-realistic wool felt model of a Miniature Pinscher, capturing the attention of social media with over 32,000 likes on X. Continue reading »

A Man from Belarus Builds and Navigates an Incredible Boat Out of Only Ice

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Ivan Karpitsky, a self-taught artist from Minsk, Belarus, crafted a functional ice boat capable of carrying at least one person, showcasing his talent on social media. Continue reading »

Ferdi B. Dick’s Monumental Sculpture, “Embrace the Amazing Whale”

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With his most recent piece at Zhan Jiang Garden City in China, South African artist Ferdi B Dick has once again elevated his art to a monumental scale. The enormous stainless steel sculpture “Embrace the Amazing Whale” shows a massive whale emerging from the water. Continue reading »

Pedal Skates: The Coolest Ride on Wheels Through History

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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
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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)
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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
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The Chartered Institute of Building has announced the winners of its architectural photography competition. Continue reading »

Kevin Sarasom’s Hilariously Funny Dog Portraits

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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

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Early in the 20th century, optical illusion skull postcards were hugely popular throughout Europe. Continue reading »

Dynamic Neon Illustrations by Pawel Nolbert

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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
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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)
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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
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These are the gorgeous images that won in the Fine Art Photography Awards 2023 Professional Nature Drone/Aerial category. Continue reading »