From Beer to Bricks: The Innovative Journey of Heineken’s WOBO Bottle
In the early 1960s, Dutch businessman Alfred “Freddy” Heineken visited the Caribbean islands, then known as the Dutch Antilles. Amidst the beauty of the islands, he found an unexpected source of inspiration: discarded garbage, including empty beer bottles. This sparked a unique idea in his mind – transforming glass beer bottles into building bricks. Continue reading »
The Magic of Miniature: A Glimpse into the World of Felix Hernandez
Felix Hernandez, a renowned Mexican artist and photographer, is known for his ability to blend photography, crafts, digital art, and an unbounded imagination to create enchanting miniature scenes that are truly magical. Continue reading »
The Art of Motion: Koichiro Azuma’s Kinetic Bicycle Sculptures
Bicycles, for most of us, are simple modes of transportation. But in the hands of Japanese artist Koichiro Azuma, they are transformed into extraordinary works of art. Continue reading »
“Survirtualism”: Absolutely Mind-Bending Photo Manipulations By Ellen Sheidlin
Ellen Sheidlin (Elena Lyalina) is an artist who experiments with realism, virtuality, and her own dreams to create unique and perplexing artworks. She describes her style as a new direction of art called “survirtualism.” Continue reading »
‘Flying Saucer’ Gas Stations in Kyiv From the Late 1970s and Early 1980s
In the 1970s, even the most mundane gas stations in the USSR were transformed into architectural masterpieces without sacrificing their functionality. In 1977, at least two such gas stations were built in Kyiv. Despite their unusual appearance, they were quite comfortable for drivers. Continue reading »
The Superb Tech-Inspired Sculptures by Michal Sycz
How do you turn old audio equipment into art? Michal Sycz, a Polish artist and graphic designer, knows the answer. He takes apart vintage audio devices from the 60s, 70s and 80s and transforms them into sculptures and installations. His work is a tribute to the past, but also a reflection on the changing nature of technology. Continue reading »
A Playful Twist Of Words: Artist Draws Punny Illustrations And Their Quirky Opposites
Teo Zirinis is a Greek illustrator (previously) who draws cute and funny visual puns. Continue reading »
“Dads Are”: Artist Illustrates The Average Experience Of Being A Dad
Meet Arik Peterson, a dad and a comic artist. He draws comics about his experiences as a father. Arik started his comic series “Dads Are” when he realized that dads are like sherpas, carrying everything for their families. Continue reading »
Digital Artist Creatis Fantasy Scenes, Straight Out Of His Dreams And Imagination
Farhad (previously featured) and is a digital artist. He creates artwork inspired by dreams. He likes to imagine scenes with people, animals, or fantasy characters and put them in starry night landscapes. His style is marked by the colors he chooses and the contrast between light and dark elements. Continue reading »
Highly Commended Photos From Wildlife Photographer Of The Year 2023
Snow bison by Max Waugh, USA. Highly commended, Animal Portraits
Some of the most amazing photos from the 59th Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition have been revealed by the Natural History Museum (NHM). Continue reading »
The Funniest Vintage-Inspired Comics by Drew Fairweather
Drew was born in 1979 and lives in Columbus, Ohio, USA. With his wife Natalie Dee, he created Married To The Sea in March 2006, and has published one comic every day. Continue reading »
The Man Who Made Everyone Look Famous: Richard Bernstein and His Iconic Interview Covers
If you are a fan of pop art and celebrity culture, you have probably seen the work of Richard Bernstein. He was the artist behind the striking covers of Interview Magazine for almost 20 years, from 1972 to 1989. His portraits of stars like Madonna, Grace Jones, Mick Jagger, Cher, Michael Jackson and many others captured their glamour, charisma and personality with a distinctive style that blended realism and fantasy. Continue reading »
The Power of Simplicity: Alberto Miranda’s Approach to Editorial Illustration
If you are looking for an artist who can create powerful images that communicate complex messages in a simple way, look no further than Alberto Miranda. He is a Spanish illustrator who specializes in editorial illustrations for magazines, newspapers and books. His work is not only visually stunning, but also intellectually stimulating and emotionally engaging. Continue reading »
Captivating Photographs Of A “Dog Dad” And His Pup Companion In Matching Outfits
Some people and their pets look very much alike. They have the same smile, eyes, and even hair. This is not just because they live together. It is like they are copying each other. Continue reading »
“An Amazing World Right Under Your Nose”: Photographer Captures Beautiful Nature Pictures With A Macro Lens
Mark Andrew Thomas is a photographer who discovered the wonders of macro photography recently. He uses a special lens that allows him to get very close to his subjects and reveal their amazing details and beauty. Continue reading »
Photographer Captures The Individuality Of Human Beings By Photographing People’s Faces And Their Irises
Alexandru Radu Popescu is a photographer who explores the theme of national identity and individuality through his project UNIC. He was inspired by four photographers who captured iconic figures and state leaders, and he wanted to show the personalities and lifestyles of his subjects. Continue reading »
Brazilian Street Artist Continues To Paint Portraits On Walls Next To Trees That Double As Hair
Trees and nature can enhance the artistic expression of a creative artist who incorporates them into their work. Continue reading »
Amazing Vintage Photo Portraits of Nina Payne, The Dancer Who Was Ahead of Her Time
Nina Payne was a dancer who performed in vaudeville, cabaret and modernist shows. She was born in Indiana in 1890 and moved to New York in 1910. Continue reading »
The Superb Minimalist Editorial Illustrations by Pierre Buttin
Pierre Buttin is an artist who knows how to make a statement with minimalism. He is a London-based illustrator whose work has appeared in some of the most prestigious publications in the world, such as The New Yorker, The New York Times, The Big Issue, The Atlantic, Politico, and many more. Continue reading »
Meet Vedran Stimac, The Artist Who Opens Portals on Faces
Vedran Stimac is not your ordinary portrait artist. He is a Croatian illustrator and street artist who has a unique and captivating style of creating surreal portraits. His artworks are more than just realistic depictions of famous faces; they are also windows into their souls and works. Continue reading »
With a Love of Ceramics, This Artist Creates Customized Pet Portrait Charms
Emily is a small business owner who makes tiny hand-crafted ceramic necklace charms to resemble people’s beloved pets. She loves ceramics and animals, and enjoys seeing the cute pet photos and interacting with other animal lovers. Continue reading »
This Artist Illustrates Her Life’s Quirks With A Hint Of Sarcasm
Giselle Dekel was born in Vienna, Austria, and grew up in Antwerp, Belgium. She had a passion for patterns and studied arts in high school and Textile Design at Shenkar College (Israel). Continue reading »
Meet Charlesai, The Doctor and Artist Who Blends Medicine and Art with AI
From saving lives to creating art, Charlesai is a French doctor and NFT artist who embarked on a journey of AI art in 2021. What began as a way to deal with the stress of working in a pandemic, soon became a passion and a mission. Continue reading »
Motivation Management: Disappointing Affirmations By Dave Tarnowski
Are you enjoying your life too much? Well, don’t worry, we have the perfect remedy for you: more disappointing affirmations by Dave Tarnowski. Continue reading »
A Coffee Machine for the Dashboard: The Hertella Auto Kaffeemachine, a VW Beetle Accessory from 1959
If you are a coffee lover and a fan of classic cars, you might be interested in this quirky gadget that was designed to make your road trips more enjoyable. It’s a coffee machine that fits on the dashboard of a 1959 Volkswagen Beetle, and it can brew a hot cup of joe while you drive!
The gadget is called the Hertella-Auto Kaffeemaschine, and it was produced and marketed by a German company called Hertella in the late 1950s. Continue reading »
