“Return To Magenta”: Photographer Xavier Portela Captures Asia In A Neon Pink Glow
Brussels-based photographer Xavier Portela (previously) manipulates the colors in his photographs to create fantastic images that capture the emotions and “electric feeling” he experienced while visiting some of the world’s most iconic cities. Continue reading »
Samurai Bottle Helmets Are Here To Fiercely And Elegantly Adorn Your Bottles Of Booze
Tadayasu Co., Ltd., producer of traditional Japanese armor, has released a set of intricately crafted bottle toppers in the guise of famous samurai helmets. They’re designed to fit snugly over the top of your drink of choice, whether it’s a large bottle of Japanese sake or your favorite bottle of wine. Continue reading »
Wonderful Photos Of Postwar New York City In 1946 By Todd Webb
View from Empire State Building
Todd Webb (1905-2000) was discharged from the US Navy in 1945. Before fighting in the war, Todd had worked as a stockbroker, a field in which he’d enjoyed notable success til losing all his money in the 1920s crash, prospected for gold in California and Panama, and worked as a forest ranger. Continue reading »
“The Moon In Your Hands”: The Only One Leather Handbag That Captures The Complex Surface Of The Moon In Its Texture
Designed by the Japanese designer Takahiro Kitamura, the Planetario Clutch Bag is an exquisite leather handbag that captures the complex surface of the moon in its texture. Continue reading »
In Celebration Of Pride Month, IKEA Unveils Limited-Edition Rainbow Shopping Bag
IKEA has launched a rainbow-coloured version of its Frakta shopping bag in the US to promote equality for the LGBT+ community. The limited-edition Kvanting tote is a version of the classic blue Frakta bag, featuring six stripes in the colours of the most common version of the Rainbow Flag – the international symbol for gay pride. Continue reading »
Retro-Futuristic Collages Of Frank Moth Venture Between Dreams And Reality
A pseudonym for the artistic duo behind the singular name, Frank Moth creates digital collages that are simultaneously old school and futuristic, cobbled together from old manipulated paper ads or fashion magazines. Continue reading »
“The New Past”: Artist Makes Vintage Surreal Collages Crafted From Soviet Books
Dutch artist Tamara Stoffers’s whimsical collages, made from Soviet-era books, have travelled to Brussels, Rotterdam, and Stockholm. Her current exhibition at Moscow’s Lumière Center of Photography, The New Past, is the first time her collages have been exhibited in the New East. Continue reading »
This Is How Manhole Covers Look In Japan
There are many different ways that artists and city municipalities can work together to decorate their cities, but it seems like city administrators in Japan have come up with one solution that is as unexpected and whimsical as it is creative and beautiful – decorated manhole covers. Continue reading »
Japanese Papercraft Artist Turns Whisky Packaging Into Awesome Knight Figure
When Japanese university student and papercraft artist Haruki sees a box of sweets or snacks, he sees just the beginnings of his next artistic transformation. Continue reading »
45 Of The Most Epic Leg Tattoos
Legs are a great location for a tattoo because they are easily shown off, or covered up, depending on your mood or the occasion. There’s also plenty of space to fill, especially on the fleshy thigh area, although unless you often wear short shorts and skirts, it won’t be seen very often. The calf also works great for smaller works, other places such as the ankle and knee can play host to subtle designs too. These areas don’t have much protective muscle or tissue though, so be prepared for some pain! Continue reading »
Dolphin Shorts: The Favorite Fashion Trend Of The ’80s Teenage Girls
Dolphin shorts or Dolfins are a specific style of unisex shorts for athletics. They are typically very short and were originally made from nylon with contrasting binding, side slits, and rounded corners, with a waistband at the top. A style popular in the 1980s. Continue reading »
This Futuristic 1966 Ford Ranger II Concept Truck
1966 Ford Ranger II concept truck with a futuristic look created with a streamlined windshield, high-intensity head lights of rectangular design and Clearwater Aqua finish. Continue reading »
Breathtaking Moody And Mysterious Forest Photography By Dylan Furst
Insane dark moody landscapes by Dylan Furst, a multi-talented 28-years old photographer, filmmaker, adventurer, and Instagram star from Bellingham, Washington State. Dylan focuses on outdoor adventure, and lifestyle photography. He shoots extraordinary photos of forest. Continue reading »
Photographer Jun Yamamoto Captures The Magic Of Japan Streets At Night
Vibrant night urban shots by Jun Yamamoto a.k.a. jungraphy, a talented self-taught photographer, and retoucher currently based in Tokyo, Japan. Jun focuses mainly on urban and street photography. Continue reading »
Funny And Magnificent Caricature Illustrations By Tiago Hoisel
Tiago Hoisel is a Brazilian digital artist specialized in illustration works, the best known are his caricatures.
Tiago grows on the coasts of a small town on the coast carrying out the typical activities of every child: he plays football, fishing and of course he draws. At the age of 14 he discovered the world of caricatures thanks to Ique, a very famous caricaturist whose works were published in one of the most widespread magazines in Brazil. Continue reading »
“On Fields Of Death & Desolation”: Dark And Haunting Illustrations By Tony Sandoval
You don’t hear enough about Mexican artist Tony Sandoval. Well, I don’t. And I’ve looked, I really have. His stories and sensibilities are unique, his artwork stunning in its layering and animation, and his ability to mix the dark with the irreverent in a way that isn’t either cloying or mercenary makes his work accessible but not pandering. He’s been nominated for three Eisners, but there’s not a lot of excited chatter about his work. There should be. Continue reading »
Japanese Latte Artist Creates Beautiful And Colourful Depictions Of Various Bird Species
Japanese artist Ku-san is a home barista who has taken on latte art as a hobby. As the owner of a pet bird, she has combined both her passions and depicts various colourful bird species in gorgeous designs. Continue reading »
“Asylum Of Shadows”: Horror, Nightmares And Dreams In Metal Albums Art By Ken Sarafin
“Metal bands want to portray the opposite of a happy life on their album covers,” says Ken Sarafin, and the Vale of Pnath frontman knows from whence he speaks. In addition to creating the awe-inducing artwork for his band’s latest release, The Prodigal Empire, Sarafin has illustrated at least a dozen album covers for an array of acts, both local and national, including Axeslasher, Listen to Reason, Exotype, Acedia, Arcania, Blue Waffle and Voiceless Location, among others. Continue reading »
“What We See When We Shut Our Eyes”: The Superb Digital Artworks Of BakaArts
“I’m Darius, a Digital Artist based in Germany. I design personalized and creativity-focused works for big and small clients. I have a keen eye for surrealistic, modern & colorful, thought-provoking designs. I love taking on new design challenges and making your ideas come to life. I am here to solve your problems.” Continue reading »
Artist Duo Alfredo And Isabel Aquilizan Craft Dystopian Cities From Cardboard
The husband-and-wife team of Alfredo and Isabel Aquilizan, who emigrated from the Philippines to Australia in 2006, address themes of displacement, change, memory and community. Their large-scale installations often reflect their own migratory experiences, while conveying points of exchange and communication that extend beyond borders. Continue reading »
Famous Music Hits Turned Into Vintage Ad Posters
David Redon wanted to take music hits and treat them like they were vintage ads, that the artist was the product and the title was the baseline. We can highlight the fact that David Redon adapted wonderfully every visual code of the first printed ads. Continue reading »
“Schoolgirl Nightmares”: Bizarre And Horror Paintings By Kazuhiro Hori
The world can be a cruel place.
But in it, Japanese artist Kazuhiro Hori sees young girls as the quintessential embodiment of innocence and purity. Channeling this outlook, his illustrations depict nightmarish worlds populated by rosy-cheeked schoolgirls in distress. Continue reading »
Japanese Sculptor Shows How He Transforms Wood Into Surreal Sculptures
These surreal wood sculptures by Japanese sculptor Yoshitoshi Kanemaki will become so much more impressive once you see how much work it took to make them! For one of his latest sculptures, an otherwise-ordinary girl with 12 faces, Kanemaki created a series of progress photos that show the sculpture’s progress from crude log to finished work of art. Continue reading »
McDonalds Opens A Tiny Restaurant For Bees
Bee colonies around the world are dying at alarming rates. No more so than in the USA, where it is estimated the 44% of colonies were lost in 2016 alone. There are many reasons for this alarming decline, most of which are down to us. Continue reading »
Cool Pics That Show People With Technologies In The 80s
Young woman with a walkman while reading and smoking
If you lived through the 1980s, then you know it was an amazing decade. It seemed like every month some cool new technology came onto the market. Many of the most popular consumer products today made their mark in the 1980s. Continue reading »
