Fascinating Vintage Photographs That Capture Kids Finding Fun On The Streets In Postwar London Rubble
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In the summer of 1954, the streets of London were overrun with rambunctious kids enjoying their time off from school. Continue reading »
Artist Tom Galle Makes Weapons Out Of Corporate Logos
Whether we like it or not, there are some corporate logos so ubiquitous that they creep into our subconscious. In his latest series, artist Tom Galle, known for his clever work that blurs lines between brands and people, takes famous brand emblems and fashions them into weapons. Continue reading »
Maggie Out: Striking And Depressive Photographs Captured Everyday Life In Glasgow In 1980
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In 1980, French photojournalist Raymond Depardon was commissioned by the Sunday Times to travel to Glasgow for a feature on Europe’s overlooked tourist destinations. He knew nothing about the city and couldn’t speak English either. Continue reading »
2017 National Geographic Nature Photographer Of The Year Publishes First Round Of Beautiful Entries
The 2017 National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year contest is now accepting submissions. We’re looking for spectacular pictures that tell the story of animals, lands, and environments around the world. The deadline to enter is November 17 at 12 p.m. EST.
This is Cheia (DN1A) road that takes you to Transylvania. Yes, THAT Transylvania, the birthplace of the legendary Count Dracula (Vlad Tepes). The legend says that this shot imagines what he might have seen on his nocturnalflights! Nevertheless, it’sa breathtaking view with a magnificent road. (Photo and caption by Calin Stan/National Geographic NaturePhotographer of the Year contest) Continue reading »
Synchronistic Images Captured In Soviet Era Swimming Pools By Photographer Maria Svarbova
Photographer Maria Svarbova is fascinated by the sterile, geometric aesthetic of old swimming pools, especially those built during the Socialist Era in her native country of Slovakia. Each scene she photographs is highly controlled, from the subjects of her works to the bright colors and dramatic shadows that compose each shot. Continue reading »
This Dadbag Was Made For People Who Want A Dad Bod Without Eating Junk Food
Here’s the ideal solution for anyone who wants a ‘dad bod’ but doesn’t want to go to the hassle of eating all that junk food. Introducing … the dadbag. Continue reading »
Spectacular Winners Of The Insight Astronomy Photographer Of The Year 2017
“Stars and Nebulae”. Overall winner: The Rho Ophiuchi Clouds, by Artem Mironov (Russia) The Rho Ophiuchi Cloud Complex, or the Ophiuchus Molecular Cloud is a dark emission and reflection nebula about 14 light years across situated approximately 460 light years away from earth, in the constellation of Ophiuchus (the “Serpent-Bearer”). It is one of the closest star-forming regions to the Solar System. Hakos Farm, Windhoek, Namibia, 6 August 2016. Sky-Watcher 200 mm f/4 reflector telescope, Sky-Watcher HEQ5 Pro mount, Canon 5D Mark II camera, ISO 1600, 15-hour total exposure. (Photo by Artem Mironov/Insight Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2017) Continue reading »
Evocative Photographs Of London In 1969
On the way to Liverpool to visit friends Bernd Loos, feeling unwell, stopped for one afternoon and a saturday night in London. It ‘rained cats and dogs’ and he clicked away. His wonderful photos can be seen at his Flickr. Continue reading »
“Porn Fashions”: Obscenely Tasteless Apparel From 1980s Adult Magazines
It’s become a cliched joke to claim you read Playboy for its articles; but, in all seriousness, the best place to find wicked wild 70s and 80s fashions are in vintage porn. Continue reading »
You May Chill In This Sunken 200 Year-Old Swedish Cabin Hidden Deep In A Forest
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In the early 1800s a man named Little Jon lived in this so called earth cabin (swe. ‘backstuga’) located in southern Småland, Sweden. Continue reading »
Artist Richard Satava Creates Fantastic Glass Jellyfish Sculptures
Something resembling glass vases with jellyfish inside creates glass artist Richard Satava. He has an amazing skill to create such realistic jellyfish. Continue reading »
Realistic And Expressive Drawings By Dino Tomic
Talented Croatian artist Dino Tomic (previously featured) likes to draw with pencils, although he is more famous for his tattoos. He is mostly known in Norway, where he works in a tattoo parlor. Continue reading »
South Korean Allustrator Soo Min Kim Creates Stunning Drawings On Starbucks Cups
South Korean illustrator Soo Min Kim invents a full an interesting life for the mermaid Sirena, the symbol of the world’s largest coffee shop chain. Continue reading »
Famous People And World Leaders Reimagined As Hipsters By Amit Shimoni
Artist Amit Shimoni decided to reimagine the world leaders, and presented them as hipsters. The series of these funny illustrations is called Hipstory. Continue reading »
“Eye In The Sky”: Breathtaking Digital Paintings Of Skies By Alexander Rommel
German artist Alexander Rommel is experiencing a genuine passion for the sky and anything related with it. This is confirmed by his great works that show the audience a breathtaking view of the skies filled with bright light and fluffy clouds. Continue reading »
Before The Great Clean-Up Began, Here Is Another Side Of New York In The 1970s That You May Never Know
New York is the most populous city in the United States, and one of the most populous urban agglomerations in the world. A global power city, New York City exerts a significant impact upon commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and entertainment, its fast pace defining the term New York minute.
A street scene in Brooklyn, New York City, 1974:
Home to the headquarters of the United Nations, New York is an important center for international diplomacy and has been described as the cultural, financial, and media capital of the world. Continue reading »
The Tree Of Languages Illustrated In A Big, Beautiful Infographic
Fun fact: “The latest projection is that French will be spoken by 750 million people by 2050. One study “even suggests that by that time, French could be the most-spoken language in the world, ahead of English and even Mandarin.” Continue reading »
Steve Irwin’s Son Is An Award Winning Photographer And These Photos Show Why
People often say ‘like father, like son,’ and it is so unbelievably true in this case. Robert Irwin, the son of Steve Irwin, is following in his late father’s footsteps and is helping the world to fall in love with nature. Continue reading »
Wrestle Your Mailman And Other Small Ways To Feel Happy
Life is pain and everything is awful. That’s why you need this book of SMALL WAYS TO FEEL HAPPY. Continue reading »
“This Brave New World”: Stunning Digital Sci-Fi Concept Art By Jonathan Ching
“My name is Jonathan Ching. I’m a Visual Development Artist who has recently obtained a First Class with Honors qualification in Digital Animation and Illustration. Currently working as a Freelancer on a variety of entertainment projects, I specialise in the design and visualisation of characters, vehicles, environments and creatures.” Continue reading »
Netflix Is Making Stranger Things Versions Of Classic ’80s Movie Posters, And They’re Amazing
Netflix has released new posters for Stranger Things Season 2 which pay homage to the classic movies Nightmare On Elm Street and Stand By Me, The Running Man, Alien, Firestarter, The Evil Dead and Jaws. Continue reading »
“Nothing Stands Obscured”: The Superb Dark And Atmospheric Cinematic Artworks By Alexander Mandradjiev
We can’t get enough of the dark, atmospheric sci-fi themed paintings and illustrations of Alexander Mandradjiev. Continue reading »
Surreal Book And Lamp Installations By Rune Guneriussen Illuminate Norway’s Forests
Norwegian artist Rune Guneriussen moves elements of domestic life into the outdoors, producing large installations built from books, lamps, and other displaced objects. His works are placed in remote areas of Norway’s forest, and either balance precariously in a selected location or illuminate a particular patch of the surrounding wooded environment. Continue reading »
Stunning Pictures Of People Accidentally Found Their Doppelgängers In Museums And Couldn’t Believe Their Eyes
Do you find classic art a bit hard to relate to? So do us, but that could easily change upon a find like these guys stumbled upon when they uncovered their identical doppelgangers in old paintings! Continue reading »
Pregnant Woman Poses With 20,000 Live Bees For Crazy Maternity Photoshoot
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Emily Mueller is the beautiful mother-to-be who shocked the internet with her unique, yet frightening maternity photos hoot idea. Continue reading »
