Japanese Photographer Yuichi Yokota Captured Beautiful Photos Of Tokyo Covered By Heavy Snow
According to the travel photographer Yuichi Yokota: “Tokyo saw its heaviest snow in 4 years on Jan 22, 2018, with authorities urging evening commuters to hurry home and prompting those behind the wheel to brace for traffic disruptions. I captured the sceneries of that snowy day. I visited some famous spots in Tokyo: Shibuya, Shinjuku, Asakusa (Senso-Ji Temple) and Tokyo Station.” Continue reading »
The Poetic And Haunting Illustrations Of Aykut Aydogdu
The Turkish artist and graphic designer Aykut Aydogdu, based in Istanbul, reveals some captivating and poetic portraits, leading us into a surreal world overflowing with symbols and visual metaphors. Continue reading »
“Post-Apocalypse Now”: Superb Concept Art By Sergey Vasnev
Discover the art of Sergey Vasnev, a freelance CG artist based in Minsk, Belarus. Continue reading »
The Bizarre Looking Of Henry VIII’s Horned Helmet, c.1511-1514
One of the most mysterious objects in the Royal Armouries’ collection is the ‘Horned Helmet’, made for Henry VIII. It formed part of a magnificent armor, commissioned in 1511 by the Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I as a gift for the young king, who would have worn the armor for court pageants rather than in combat. Continue reading »
This Soviet Dog Spacesuit Is The Cutest Dog Costume You Will See Today
Made out of cotton, nylon, rubber and aluminium, this suit is believed to have been worn by Belka and Strelka, the first two dogs to return from space back in 1960. It was used for the USSR’s Korabl-Sputnik 2 mission during the training phase, where the dogs strapped into capsules wearing the suits and launched 262,500 feet in the air before returning to the ground on parachutes. The training was meant to test the effects of low gravity and high-speed launches on the animals. Continue reading »
Jewelry Made From Barbie Doll Parts
Would you wear these bizarre jewelry items made by Brooklyn artist Margaux Lange? They are made of chopped up pieces of Barbie dolls… which is just a bit creepy in a serial killer kind of way. Continue reading »
Stunning Beauty Photography Of Freckled Individuals By Brock Elbank
#Freckles, a portrait series by photographer Brock Elbank (previously featured), celebrates the beauty and uniqueness of freckled individuals and explores the struggles they’ve had with their skin. Continue reading »
This Virtual Avatar-Girl Takes Over Instagram Posing As Regular Influencer
This is Miquela Sousa. She’s 19 years old, lives in Los Angeles and is an aspiring musician whose debut single – “Not Mine” – was number eight on Spotify Viral list back in August 2017. Continue reading »
Tattoo Artist Métamose Creates Visual Poems On Skin
The pseudonym of this Paris-based tattooist comes from the word metamorphosis (“métamorphose” in French). By deleting the “morph” part, Métamose wants us to search for our own transformation through connection with others. In his work, this versatile contemporary artist explores themes of destruction, fragility and deformation. Continue reading »
A Photographer Tested The Concentration Of Several Pairs Of Dogs As He Captured Their Reactions To Treat Time In A Series Of Shots
Christian Vieler (previously featured) of Waltrop, Germany, has been a professional dog photographer since 2016. He came up with the idea of snapping two dogs catching treats simultaneously. Continue reading »
Paris’ Utopian Village Of Concrete Cabbage
This hypnotic, vegetable utopia might look like it rolled out of a Stanley Kubrick film set, but it was in fact the dream project of French architect Gérard Grandval. Continue reading »
A Novelty Two-Person Sleeping Bag That Looks Like A Pair Of Blue Jeans
The Japanese have outdone themselves once again. To show that both partners can wear the pants in the relationship, they’ve made a sleeping bag for two that resembles a pair of pants. Continue reading »
This Is A Private Pool With Van Gogh Starry Night Mosaic
An art-loving California homeowner had his new pool tiled to represent ‘The Starry Night’ by Vincent van Gogh. Continue reading »
“Solo: A Star Wars Story” Unveils Vibrant Posters With Delightful Typography
This series of character posters reveal the colorful ensemble of the Star Wars spinoff that take on a more humorous vibe. The first poster that comes in a vibrant orange hue shows Alden Ehrenreich holding the signature blaster of Han Solo. Continue reading »
This Comic Artist Fulfills Fans Requests In Witty Doodles That Will Brighten Your Day
Belarus-based Chilik has some clever ideas up his sleeve. Rather than spoon-feed you with straightforward entertainment, this illustrator will stir up your thoughts before leaving a smile plastered on your face. Continue reading »
Meet Edward Burtynsky, The Winner Of UK Master Of Photography 2018
The Photo London Master of Photography award is given annually to a leading contemporary photographer. A special exhibition shows new and rarely seen images from Burtynsky’s portfolio including a preview of his new work, Anthropocene, and explores the complexities of modern existence and diverse subjects such as Australian and Canadian mines, oil bunkering and sawmills in Nigeria, the salt pans of India and sprawling cityscapes.
Oil Bunkering #2, Niger Delta, Nigeria, 2016. (Photo by Edward Burtynsky/Metivier Gallery, Toronto/Flowers Gallery, London) Continue reading »
Beautiful Photos Of Fabulous London Streetstyle In The 1960s
It’s London, it’s the mid 1960s and the city is the epicentre of the fashion/pop-culture universe; here are some fabulous mod looks direct from the street as they happened. Continue reading »
Photographer Zohaib Anjum Took Stunning Shots Of Some Of The World’s Most Luxurious High-Rise Apartments
Zohaib Anjum, a real estate photographer took astonishing pictures of Dubai covered in clouds. In his photos, Dubai looks like a fairyland rising from a sea of fog. Continue reading »
Chinese Men Build Homemade Airbus A320 Passenger Jet
Imaginechina/Rex Features/Shutterstock
The homemade Airbus A320 jet plane made by Chinese farmer Zhu Yue is being built at an open space in Kaiyuan city, northeast China’s Liaoning province. Continue reading »
Photographer Gemmy Woud-Binnendijk Captures Portraits In The Style Of Old Master Painters
Gemmy Woud-Binnendijk is a Dutch fine art photographer whose portrait photos may make you feel like you’re walking through a museum. Her style is inspired by the masterpieces of old master painters. Continue reading »
Unsettlingly Bad Europop Album Covers From The 1970s & 80s
Rock on to the worst in funny, creepy bad album cover art from the Netherlands. Dutch singles are a ridiculously small niche, but there are some ridiculously bad covers to explore. Take a look! Continue reading »
The Wired Beauty Of The Street Lettering Of India
On India Street Lettering, Pooja Saxena documents street lettering and signage from India. Continue reading »
People In Berlin Came Up With A Creative Way To Fight Swastikas
There’s a new trend in Germany. Graffiti artists in Berlin are coming together to turn swastikas into much less sinister drawings. They’ve started #paintback – a campaign to turn hateful symbols and slogans on the streets into something fun and artistic. Continue reading »
Pack All The Things! Here Is The Ultimate Burning Man Checklist
Packing for Burning Man is no small feat, and with several dozen must-haves and several hundred want-to-haves, it’s nearly impossible to keep track of everything to bring with you to Black Rock City. Continue reading »
Winners Of The Guardian Readers’ Travel Photography Competition – January 2018
Images of nature and people came to the fore in our first monthly competition of the year.
“This shot of a house in the snow was taken on an August stroll with my Danish uncle around a village in East Greenland”. (Photo by Rachel Jones/The Guardian) Continue reading »
