The Kids Are Not Alright: Hollow Children By Björn Griesbach
German illustrator Björn Griesbach knows how to give you haunting dreams. One of his more recent series, “Hollow Children,” features grinning children with dark smudged faces that, to be honest, are pretty terrifying. Griesbach primarily works on commissioned illustration projects for novels and other literature but also finds time for personal projects when he can. Continue reading »
This Guy Runs The Most Controversial Instagram Account
A word of warning, this story isn’t for the faint-heated among you! Marc Clancy runs arguably one of the most horrifying accounts on Instagram under the username of Powdah. Clancy is a self taught make up artist who uses his gift to make grotesque and equally awesome optical illusions. The Melbourne artist uses everyday materials, such as wool and latex, to create his eerily realistic effects. Continue reading »
An Artist Beautifully Illustrates The Bright Moments In Our Life
Set of colorful illustrations by Nguyen Bao Tin, an artist from Vietnam. Continue reading »
Pictures Taken At The Right Angle That Will Blow You Away
This series of photos is called the “Coincidence Project” by Denis Cherim, a London-based photographer. He uses perfect timing and angle alignment to show a new perspective of ordinary things around us. Continue reading »
A Star Wars Fan Knows Better How To Spend His Tax Return
Standup comedian James Calabrese who’s also a super fan of “Star Wars” got his tax return on bills and savings accounts and knew better how to spend it. And what better way to do it than to make a glamour photo shoot with the original “Star Wars” cast.
Here he is with Carrie Fisher (Princess Leia) reenacting the death of Jabba. Continue reading »
What Would Animals Say If They Could Speak?
All of us have already wondered what animals think and what they would say to us if they could talk. Jimmy Craig tried to answer this question with these amusing comics which are part of a series called “They Can Talk.” Continue reading »
Photographer Captures Stunning Portraits Of Her Cat Through The Seasons
Photographer Magdalena Grześkowiak continues to photograph her beautiful pet feline ‘Kate’ through the seasons. She uploads images of ‘Kate’ basking next to the fireplace during winter, flaunting a stunning floral head wreath during spring, enjoying the outdoors through summer and frolicking in autumn leaves on Instagram account ‘cat_effect’. Continue reading »
Brazilian Model Paola Antonini Inspires Fans On Instagram After Losing Leg In Car Crash
Paola Antonini, a 21-year-old Brazilian model who lost her left leg has become an Instagram sensation thanks to support from hundreds of thousands of fans and an air of inspiration surrounding her. She lost her leg in 2014 after being hit by a drunken driver in a car accident. Continue reading »
First Photo Shoots Of Angelina Jolie When She Was 15 Years Old
Angelina Jolie’s earliest modeling photographs are going under the hammer. The Hollywood star was just 15 when this racy collection of pictures was taken by photographer Harry Langdon. Jolie appears in the black and white pictures with slicked back wet hair, on all fours in a bikini and in a leopard print dress. The photographs are being sold by auction house ‘Profiles in History’ as part of their Original Vintage Glamour Photography. Continue reading »
GPS Trackers That Show Cats’ Activity During The Night
Australian government organization came up with a project to show people how their pet cats are actually active. They used GPS trackers to map out their activity. In Australia cats are considered invasive species and can have devastating effects on the native wildlife. Often cats’ owners are convinced that their pets don’t roam around at night, so the aim of this project is to show them what’s really going on. Continue reading »
Simple Tips To Make Your Relationship Last 25 Years And Longer
In life, we often forget that the simple, little things in relationships truly matter the most. Life already includes enough stress and complications, so your relationship with your partner should provide you with comfort and peace. Of course, you will inevitably encounter some problems in relationships, but you can make it through anything by keeping the following small details in mind. These amusing illustrations show us a simple way to make our relationship last for a long time. Continue reading »
Dad Published A Book With All The Funny Stuff His Kid Has Ever Said
As a single dad, Matthew Carroll didn’t always have someone to share in his frequent laughter and incredulity at the various things his daughter, Morgan, said. Hoping to document some of her best commentary, Carroll took to recording her choicest quotes on his iPhone when she was between the ages of three and five. He then compiled them chronologically in a small homemade volume for friends and family who, compelled by the hilarious and touching content, encouraged him to share it with a larger audience. Can I Sit on Your Lap While You’re Pooping? is the record of the hilarious, crazy, and touching pronouncements of a little girl, but it’s also the irresistible documentation of the love between a parent and child. Continue reading »
An Artist llustrates The Sad Truth Of Modern Life: Thought-Provoking, Clever And Funny Illustrations By Marco Melgrati
Marco Melgrati is an Italian illustrator based in Mexico. He was born in 1984 in Milan. In 2006 he graduated from the Santa Giulia School of Fine Arts and began working as a freelance illustrator in 2008. With his talent in refining complex, far-reaching issues into a simple, striking image with something to say, Marco Melgrati suits the editorial world. Here: Self Made Continue reading »
Artist Spends 3 Days Erecting A Life-Size Lego Statue Just To Be Ruined In Seconds
It happened at a LEGO Expo in Ningbo, China. A giant fox figurine of Nick Wilde that cost $15,000 and took the artist, named Zhao, three days and nights to build was trashed in only seconds by. Artist Zhao spent 3 long days working on a giant Zootopia LEGO sculpture. Continue reading »
Lad Drops Everything To Travel The World, Assures Mother He’s Safe With ‘Mom, I’m Fine’ Sign
Jonathan Kubben Quiñonez, the 27-year-old former model and consultant from Brussels one day decided to quit his job, sell his car and travel the world. Because why not? With the country changing so fast, he decided his first port of call would be Cuba, as he was desperate to see it. Continue reading »
Chinese Teacher Has Some Serious Chalk Skills
Most teachers can’t even draw a straight line using chalk, but somehow this teacher has managed to create educational masterpieces. Continue reading »
This Unique Chair Is Designed To Encourage Informality
Drexel University student Carl Durkow, has just exhibited his new chair design, named ‘Narl‘, at ICFF 2016 in New York. The chair has an almost feather-like appearance, with a large curved base allowing for the chair to become a rocker. Continue reading »
Beautiful, Dramatic Illustrations Of Ocean Waves And Galaxies In Coffee Mugs By Victoria Siemer
Victoria Siemer is a New York-based graphic designer created a heartbreaking ‘Human Error’ series, which gives your morning cup of coffee an additional dose of surrealism with her latest project, entitled ‘Coffee Cup Manipulations’. Continue reading »
Beautifully Designed Fabric Fills Delhi’s Auto Rickshaw Interior With Vibrant Original Artwork
According to artist Nasheet Shadani: “In collaboration with Taxi Fabric, here is Delhi’s first designer auto rickshaw. Standing magnificently amidst the starry night is Humayun’s Tomb. Drawing inspiration from Delhi’s rich history and Mughal heritage, I believe that it encompasses the true spirit of Delhi.” Continue reading »
Ukrainian Banksy – Street Art By Sharik
He works anonymously, covered under the nickname of “Sharik”. He lives in Simferopol, Autonomous Republic of Crimea in southern Ukraine. Noone sees him, but he does. His graffiti is done in a stencil style and is devoted to a social topics: mass culture, love, politics, power and money. Ukrainian Banksy. Continue reading »
The Surreal Desert Landscapes Of The United States Of America
The barren landscapes of the south-western US provided inspiration for photographer David Clapp. He visited Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Arizona as part of his project on other-worldy locations, with surreal results.
A yucca plant at moonrise in the sand of White Sand National Monument in Alamogordo, New Mexico. (Photo by David Clapp/Barcroft Images) Continue reading »
Atkins CIWEM Environmental Photographer Of The Year 2016 Shortlist
From Tibetan monks playing basket ball with ice thawing high up in the Himalayas, to the pollution that hides behind the Taj Mahal, here’s pick from 60 exceptional environmental photographs, by photographers and filmmakers from 70 countries, that will go on show at the Royal Geographical Society in London from 29 June to 21 August. The winners will be announced on 28 June.
Transhumance in Spain by Susana Girón. Transhumance is a centuries old tradition of moving livestock many miles in search of better pasture in winter and summer. Above, the Alarcon family are taking their sheep from their home in Fatima (Granada) to Las Navas de San Juan (Jaen), a 124-mile journey on foot. More than 100 Spanish families continue the transhumance tradition every year. (Photo by Susana Girón/2016 Atkins CIWEM Environmental Photographer of the Year) Continue reading »
“Today,” A 24-hour Timepiece Beautifully Designed To Change The Way You See Your Day
Award-winning media artist and horologist Scott Thrift just launched a new 24-hour timepiece – simply called Today – on Kickstarter to take the edge off of time. Continue reading »
Meet This Colorful Australian Peacock Spider
Several new species of peacock spider – just a few millimetres long and featuring extraordinary colours – have been discovered in Western Australia and South Australia. Jürgen Otto, a biologist from Sydney, has been researching the arachnids since 2005, and has gained a significant following online with his footage. He believes there are now 48 confirmed species of peacock spider within the Maratus genus, found across Australia but particularly in Western Australia – and many more awaiting confirmation. Here: Maratus Tasmanicus, one of seven new species of peacock spiders studied and photographed by the Sydney biologist Jürgen Otto. Continue reading »
Minimalistic Photos Of Architecture That Pop With Color, Geometrical Elements
Yener Torun is the architect-cum-photographer behind this social media account that features beguilingly vibrant snapshots of buildings tucked away in Istanbul, Turkey. Continue reading »
