Fascinating Photographs Capture Daily Life In Russia Just After The Collapse Of The Soviet Union
Norilsk, bus stop. 1993.
These fascinating color photos were made by a French photographer Jean-Paul Guilloteau, who visited Russia right after the collapse of the USSR. For most Russians these shots will cause nostalgic feelings. The photos show the Russian country that was already done with Communism but at that point Russia still didn’t know which way exactly should they go on next… Continue reading »
“Welcome To The Mystically Beautiful World Of Your Nightmares”: The Superb Digital Art By Stefan Koidl
What is hidden under the cover of night? Who can you meet in a gloomy forest? Whose footsteps are heard behind in a dark alley? Why did the floorboard creak in the empty room? Continue reading »
Photographer Boris Leist Captures The World’s Most Hardcore Live Action Role Players
German photographer Boris Leist has spent the past four years documenting some of the world’s most dedicated Live Action Role Players. He first learned about the activity while shooting a Renaissance Fair in Norway, where he met a man dressed as a Tolkien-esque dwarf, complete with body armor and weapons. The man was an IT professional by day, but was so dedicated to LARPing that he had enrolled in an evening welding class to learn how to make his armor. Continue reading »
Chinese Women Use These Swimsuits To Keep Their Skin White
Sometimes they go full Power Rangers or Mexican wrestlers. Photos by Philipp Engelhorn. Continue reading »
Emergency Compliments To Cheer You Up
Sometimes you need someone to tell you it’s ok. Sometimes you need someone to tell you your breath smells great. Sometimes you need someone to tell you you were spellbinding in your high school production of Grease. Sometimes you need a poster or a cell phone case or a tote bag to tell you that. Continue reading »
“Antisocial” – The Irony Of Loneliness In Social Networks
Here is the “Antisocial” project of the American designer Mike Campau, who looks at the fall of the giants that have become Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin or Snapchat. A reflection on loneliness and our solitary publications, lost in the middle of an ocean of information, but also on the first signs of decline of these famous social networks. Continue reading »
“The Faces Of Fear”: The Superb Dark Concept Art By Anthony Jones
Anthony Jones is a concept artist and illustrator working in the film and video game industry. He has worked for companies such as Blizzard Entertainment, SCEA Santa Monica, Hasbro and ROBLOX Corporation. Continue reading »
“Under The Electric Sky”: Beautiful Portrait Photography In Neon Lights By Tom Dewh
Tom Dewh is a talented self-taught photographer and retoucher currently based in Los Angeles, California. Tom focuses on portraiture, he shoots marvelous fashion, beauty, lifestyle and moody portrait photography. Dewh uses Nikon D750 camera with Nikon 85mm 1.8 and Sigma 35mm 1.4 lens. Continue reading »
Deaf People Show How To Swear In Sign Language, And It’s Shamefully Entertaining
In case you weren’t aware, deaf people swear just as much as the rest of us – they’re just able to do it a little more discreetly. YouTube channel Cut has helped us all join in on the fun by posting a video in which 7 deaf people show how to say all of your favorite curse words in American Sign Language, and it’s so much more fun than just flipping the bird. Continue reading »
“The East End In Colour”: Rare And Gorgeous Kodachrome Photographs Of London In The 1960s And 1970s
Brushfield Street, 1970 © David Granick/Tower Hamlets Local History Library & Archives
These previously unpublished photographs by David Granick capture the streets and waterways of London’s East End in the warm hues of Kodachrome film. Journey back in time to a place now long vanished. Continue reading »
“Celebrated For You”: The Birthdays Of Hollywood Directors
Food artist and photographer Henry Hargreaves teamed up with set designer and installation artist Nicole Heffron for a year-long birthday project. And not just any birthday, either. Each month is about the birthday of a Hollywood filmmaker with an avid fanbase. Continue reading »
Here’s What Marijuana Looks Like Under The Microscope
Now you can see how cannabis appears to the scientists who study it, thanks to a book called ‘Cannabis Under The Microscope: A Visual Exploration of Medicinal Sativa and C. Indica’ by Ford McCann. The book features over 170 images of cannabis in its full glory, taken with optical and scanning electron microscopes. Continue reading »
Photographer Johnny Joo Captures Forgotten Structures Overtaken By Nature
Photographer Johnny Joo explores abandoned structures overtaken by the natural surroundings that had originally been tamed to make space for them. Joo captures ferris wheels, cottages, malls, schools, armories, and thruways as they slip back into obscurity, covered in undergrowth, vines, and trees. Based in Cleveland, Ohio, the 27-year-old photographer has spent the last ten years traversing the country to explore abandoned spaces. Continue reading »
The Blinged-Out Work Trucks Of Japan Photographed By Todd Antony
For more than 40 years Japanese truck drivers have been piling on lights, patterned fabrics, and other over-the-top adornments to their work trucks, creating moving masterpieces covered in LEDs. This tradition of decorated trucks or “Dekotora” originated from a 1970s Japanese movie series inspired by Smokey and the Bandit titled Torakku Yaro or “Truck Rascals.” Continue reading »
A Single Book Disrupts The Foundation Of A Brick Wall By Jorge Méndez Blake
The Castle is a 2007 project by Mexican artist Jorge Méndez Blake that subtly examines the impact of a single outside force. For the installation, he constructed a 75 x 13 foot brick wall that balances on top of a single copy of Franz Kafka’s The Castle. The mortarless wall bulges at the site of the inserted text, creating an arch that extends to the top of the precarious structure. Continue reading »
Powerful Illustrations By Japanese Artist That Will Make You Think
A picture is worth a thousand words… At least that’s exactly how people feel when seeing illustrations by a mysterious Japanese artist Avogado6. Continue reading »
Gloomy Portraits Of Dogs That Seem To Fade Into The Paper
Endre Penovác is world-wide renown for his paintings of black cats. What may be less known is his obvious love for dogs. He has 3 dogs so he is intimately acquainted with the nature of ’man’s best friends’. Continue reading »
Beautiful Winning Photos Of The International Garden Photographer Of The Year
The International Garden Photographer of the Year is one of the world’s premier competitions specialising in botanical photography. There are 11 main categories and numerous special awards including Young Garden Photographer of the Year, and the mobile-only category Gardens on the Go. It is run in association with the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, where the winning pictures will be exhibited, followed by a rolling programme of touring exhibitions in the UK and abroad.
Winner, The Bountiful Earth category. Aberglasney Gardens, Carmarthenshire, Wales. (Photo by Nigel McCall/The Guardian) Continue reading »
Spectacular Winning Photos Of The 2018 UK Underwater Photographer Of The Year Contest
The Underwater Photographer of the Year photo competition has just unveiled its winners for 2018. The photos provide gorgeous glimpses into the aquatic world that’s normally out of sight.
Up-and-coming underwater photographer of the year – winner. “Roar” by ManBd (Malaysia). Location: Yos Dive Lembeh house reef. While the photographer was shooting these three nudi a moray eel suddenly appeared out of the blue totally changing the composition. As the judge noted: “the result is a superb demonstration of blur which I would never have believed would work against the three nudis. The soft left eye of the moray together with the gleaming white teeth towards the bottom round off this image”. (Photo by ManBd UiDive/UPY 2018) Continue reading »
Surreal Driftwood Sculptures By Debra Bernier Tell The Forgotten Stories Of The Ocean
Debra Bernier is an extraordinary artist from Victoria, Canada. She uses natural materials, such as driftwood, clay, and shells to create mesmerising sculptures. These intricate pieces represent the spirits of nature as human fusing together with the natural material. Continue reading »
Beautiful Watercolor Animal Illustrations By Luqman Reza Mulyono
Indonesian artist & illustrator Luqman Reza Mulyono, better known as ‘Jongkie’, uses watercolors to create colorful animal illustrations with a whimsical touch. Continue reading »
Artist Helen Thompson Creates Expressive Dog Sculptures
These amazingly expressive dog sculptures were created by UK-based artist Helen Thompson. Each piece is unique and was handcrafted using wire, natural linen and vintage textiles. Continue reading »
“We’re All Mad Here. I’m Mad. You’re Mad”: The Superb Concept Artworks By Michael Kutsche
Michael Kutsche is an award-winning German artist based in Berlin, Germany. He is a self taught artist who works both in traditional and digital media. His work is best described as an astoundingly lifelike depiction of parallel realities, populated by odd characters reminiscent of movies, comics but also Flemish Renaissance Painting. Continue reading »
Self-Taught Sculptor Creates Incredible Realistic Sculptures And Dreams Of Becoming The Modern Michelangelo
Jago Jacopo Cardillo, 30, is an incredible self-taught sculptor from Italy who transforms marble and stone into intricate lifelike pieces and has won over thousands of people due to his talent. Continue reading »
HIlarious Photos Of Ice Skaters’ Funny Faces At Winter Olympics
Photographs of figure skaters caught mid-jump at the Winter Olympics show the hilarious effects gravity has on their faces. Continue reading »
