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Vintage Wicker Baby Walkers: Capturing How Babies Learned to Walk in the Early 1900s-1920s

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Since the 15th century, baby walkers have helped toddlers learn to walk and encouraged upright posture. They prevented dangerous tumbles into hot stoves and fireplaces, but with regular usage, wooden and wicker baby walkers had considerable wear and tear. Over time, baby walkers have gone by many names and designs, with the most popular design in the 18th century being a wooden frame with four slanting posts and some cross pieces. Continue reading »

The Self-Taught Digital 3D Artist Pushing the Limits of Cyberpunk Surrealism and Digital Fashion

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Eugene Golovanchuk’s (aka Skeeva) journey into the world of digital artistry began as a self-taught Art Director and Digital 3D Artist. He has since made a name for himself in the industry with his captivating 3D dark-art surrealism, enriched by a cyberpunk flare. Continue reading »

Peter Tarka: The Award-Winning 3D Artist Who Captivates Audiences with Fluid Forms, Shapes, and Bright Colors

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Peter Tarka (previously featured) is a remarkable 3D artist whose creative vision and passion for design have earned him worldwide recognition from some of the most renowned companies in the industry, including Apple, Nike, Google, and Adobe. Continue reading »

Chinese Recipes Brought to Life: 12 Favorite Recipes Illustrated in Comics for Improved Memory

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Linda Yi is an artist and a lover of Chinese food. As a Sichuanese American, she grew up cooking and eating the delicious cuisine of her heritage. Continue reading »

Celebrating 17 Years of Beauty: A Look at the Winners and Commended Entries of the International Garden Photographer of the Year Competition

Masaki Ito | Highly commended, Beautiful Gardens | A Smell So Sweet, Aichi prefecture, Japan
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“The many hanging blooms of wisteria smelt so sweet as they reflected in the pond at a garden near to my house. When the flowers bloom in April, it signifies my birthday has arrived again” Continue reading »

Enter the World of Shaun Lowndes, Where the Unexpected Meets the Human Element

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UK-based artist Shaun Lowndes is a master at creating vibrant and lively paintings that take inspiration from vintage Proletariat posters, woodcut, and linocut. His works have been described as “The Twilight Zone in full color” and it’s not hard to see why. Through his paintings, Lowndes creates intriguing worlds that are both captivating and thought-provoking. Continue reading »

Midwest Marvel: The Vibrant Art of Michael Polakowski

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Michigan-based artist Michael Polakowski has a unique talent for capturing the essence of his surroundings and transforming them into captivating works of art. Through his paintings, he creates a world of imagination that invites viewers to escape reality and explore a universe where anything is possible. Continue reading »

Orkhan Isayev’s Utopia Brings Cities to Life with Art Deco, Cyberpunk and Illustration

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Orkhan Isayev, a visionary Azerbaijani artist, has embarked on a journey of creative expression with his unique project, “Utopia.” Combining his passions for art deco, cyberpunk, and illustration, Isayev transports us to a retrofuturistic world where cities from across the globe are reimagined in breathtaking detail. Continue reading »

The Superb Bizarre Anatomical Sculptures by Masao Kinoshita

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Masao Kinosh ita is a Japanese artist who specializes in creating figurative sculptures that have their outer skin removed to reveal the underlying skeletal and muscular structures. Continue reading »

LEGO Unveils Gigantic 6,000+ Piece ‘The Lord of the Rings’ Rivendell Set

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LEGO just released a massive Lord of the Rings-inspired set that recreates the elven sanctuary of Rivendell from the blockbuster films. Continue reading »

Viral AI-Generated Visuals of Countries as Women That Must Be Seen

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Traditionally, we think of countries as defined by their geography, demographics, cultural heritage, economic strength, and political systems. Continue reading »

Exploring the Delicious Slices of London: A Look at Cafes from the 1980s

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In Peter Marshall’s second collection of photographs capturing the cafes of London between 1980 and 1990, we are transported back to a time before chain coffee shops dominated the high street. Mo’s, Maggie’s, Ivy’s, Pegy’s and more, these cafes offered a glimpse into a simpler era, prior to the plethora of styles and flavors available today. Continue reading »

A Look Back at the Workplaces and Offices of the 1970s and 1980s

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The office has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past several decades, evolving in layout, style, colors, work culture, and technology. The modern office is geared towards individuality, with ergonomic design and cutting-edge technology playing a crucial role in this transition. Continue reading »

Uncovering the Tech Hype Graveyard: Examining the Causes of Failed Next-Big-Things

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Technology, as we know it, is changing at a rapid pace. We upgrade our phones and laptops so often that it’s increasingly difficult to keep up. The most recent innovation is Chat GPT, which has wowed people with its natural speech and vast knowledge. But are these advances truly revolutionary and will they stick around? Continue reading »

Explore the Golden Age of American Roadside Culture through Vintage Photos from the 1960s to the 2000s

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The United States is one- of-a-kind when it comes to traveling within its own borders. It’s not just about flights, but also about taking road trips through its vast landscape filled with roadside attractions. Continue reading »

Cats and Dogs Take Over Sheet Music with Composer’s Creative Touch

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Noam Oxman has crafted a beautiful piece of music as a memorial tribute for his chubby cat. The musical notation is composed of ten instruments in ten measures, and its sound is surprisingly good. He describes his cat as a “sprinkle of playful piccolo, a touch of warm strings, and a sweet harmony progression,” a description that aptly applies to the music as well. Continue reading »

Spectacular Winning Photos Of The 2022 Budapest International Photo Awards

Nature / Wildlife – Silver: “Divine Beauty Of An Arctic Fox” by Marcello Galleano
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The 2021 Budapest International Photo Awards (BI FA) recently announced the winners and top honorees from thousands of entries around the world. BIFA is an inspirational community that recognizes the power and influence of photography in shaping how we see the world. Continue reading »

Stunning Winning Photos Of The 2022 Underwater Photographer Of The Year Competition

The 2022 Underwater Photographer of the Year Competition had over $100,000 in prizes and revealed stunning winning photos. Nirupam Nigam, the Editor-in-Chief of the Underwater Photography Guide, spoke about the competition saying, “It is clear from this year’s winning images that our community of underwater photographers has dived into a new and exciting post-pandemic era. An unprecedented caliber of photos was ushered in by the lifting of travel restrictions – including our best in show image featuring another teachable moment from an octopus.”

The photo, taken by Kat Zhou in Palm Beach, Florida, depicts the bittersweet final days between a mother octopus and her young before dying of old age.

“Long Shadows” by Martin Broen. Winner, Black and White. Shot in Cenote Dos Pisos, Riviera Maya, Yucatan, Mexico
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“Getting further away from the exit to surface and safety, through the labyrinth of pitch-black tunnels, you get to see places with incredible pristine decorations. Continue reading »

Gorgeous Photos of a Young Linda Ronstadt, the First Lady of Rock, in the 1970s

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Linda Ronstadt is an iconic figure in the music industry. She is credited as the first female “arena class” rock star, having released chart-topping albums that included Heart Like a Wheel, Simple Dreams, and Living in the USA. Continue reading »

From Vikings to Mars: A Time Traveller Takes Selfies at Different Times and Locations Using a Neural Network

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Who wouldn’t want to visit different places and times, meeting some of the most famous people of those eras? Children’s dreams come true with the help of modern neural network technology. Continue reading »

Eliana Marinari’s Portraits: A Fusion of Dreamlike Atmosphere and Fuzzy Detail through Sfumato Techniques

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London-based artist, Eliana Marinari, is a prime example of how a determined and passionate artist can overcome any obstacle to pursue their dreams. Continue reading »

Superb Detailed Papercraft Sculptures by Maria Laura Benavente

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Spain-based photographer and art director Maria Laura Benavente produces stunning, intricate works of art out of paper. Her art takes on myriad forms from still life to sculptural pieces, all of which exude an effortless coolness that is hard to replicate with any other medium. In an era where almost anything can be digitally manipulated or improved through technology, Benavente is an advocate for getting back to basics with simple yet powerful materials such as paper. Continue reading »

Self Care: Artist Createed 12 Posters Dedicated To Showing Ways To Take Care Of Oneself In Depression

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The “Self care” project, created by Ukrainian artist Yuliya Osyka is a self-initiated social project, consisting of 12 illustrated posters dedicated to showing ways to live with depression and care for oneself. Continue reading »

1941 Chrysler Thunderbolt Concept Car Pictures

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The Chrysler Thunderbolt concept automobile was a revolutionary design when it debuted in the 1950s. It was made of aluminum and featured a retractable, electrically powered hardtop roof, as well as concealed headlights and enclosed wheel wells with no A-pillars. Continue reading »

‘Simpsons’ Characters Portrayed as Holocaust Victims at the Milan Shoah Memorial

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On the occasion of Holocaust Remembrance Day, artist Alexsandro Palombo created two murals at Milan’s Shoah Memorial at Central Station (Binario 21). The murals “Track 21 The Simpsons deported to Auschwitz” depict the Simpson family being transported to Nazi concentration camps. Continue reading »