Amazing Old Photos that Capture the Everyday Life in New York City in The 1940s
Library of Congress/New York City Library/Wikimedia Commons/PBS
These incredible black and white photographs document everyday life in New York City in the 1940s and offer a glimpse into a long-gone era. From street peddlers selling fish or fresh ears of corn, to cars stalled under mounds of snow, scenes are both familiar and nostalgic. Continue reading »
This Instagram Account Shares Pics Of Offensive, Dorky Or Bizarre Mugs That People Brought To Their Offices
When it comes to the nine-to-five grind, there are certain universal experiences we can all complain about. Think horrible bosses, backstabbing politics, completely senseless policies, mental and emotional burnout — should I go on? Continue reading »
Photographer Creates Small-Scale Action-Packed Scenes Using Toys
According to Benedek Lampert: “Hi, I am Benedek Lampert, a Hungarian toy photographer. My passion is to create miniature worlds literally from anything. Basically, I only need a kitchen table or a nice outdoor place. Continue reading »
Unique House for the Atomic Age from 1953
Fireplace in front yard is built into side of hill. Lava appearance of hill comes from stippled Gunite.
In 1953, a swimming pool that became an automatic decontamination bath during an A-bomb attack was one of the features of a home that Hal B. Hayes, Hollywood contractor, was completing for himself. In the hillside next to the swimming pool he’s building an underground sanctuary that you reach by diving into the pool. Continue reading »
3D Artist Creates Atmospheric and Dreamy Digital Landscapes
Mae aka Eniosta is an Australian digital artist working in 3D to create surreal, dreamy environments. Her work is a means of escape, and is shared with the purpose of transporting the viewer alongside her to a place that will soothe their soul. Continue reading »
Photographer Mixes Photos and Textures to Create Impressionist Artworks
Dave Parsons is a mobile photographer and artist who creates his expressive photo art using bold colours, blur effects and carefully blended textures. Continue reading »
The Mysterious and Intriguing Portraits of Asian Girls By Wind.fy
Unfortunately, I have found absolutely no information on who is behind this nickname. In any case, the author succeeds in portraying secret and mysterious images of Asian girls. Continue reading »
The Weird and Badass Gravestones of Russian Mafia
Following the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, Russian mafia bosses with close government connections grew immensely rich. Continue reading »
Stunning Colorful Collages by Bernardo Henning
Argentinian artist Bernardo Henning digitally manipulates photographs to create colorful collages. Continue reading »
This Chinese Brand Designs Cutest Things for Your Home
“Founded in 2013, MUID is a brand belong Xiamen Feirong Home Supplies Limited Company. MUID products appeals to customers with its attractive appearance, interesting interaction and humanized design. With the practical function of the products, our ambition is to push the limits of curiosity and serve consumers with the best quality, deliveringcustomer-friendly user experience and long-term close companionship to our customers. Continue reading »
Designer Turns Mundane Life Into Graphic Stories on The Back of Coffee Recipes and Organizes Papers Into Massive Web Archive
Hopes and fears, dreams and travel, happy and mundane life in Japan are the core sources of inspiration for the hand-drawn comics of Chinese-born artist Odding Wang. Continue reading »
Ukrainian Artist Creates Beautiful Minimalistic Tattoos
Mariam, an artist from Kyiv, creates beautiful minimalist tattoos. I especially liked the patriotic ones, which are dedicated to Ukraine and the struggle of Ukrainians for freedom. Continue reading »
Kiss Me, My Fool!: Theda Bara, the Original Vamp, Posing With a Skeleton as Publicity for the Silent Film ‘A Fool There Was’, 1915
A Fool There Was is an American silent drama film produced by William Fox, directed by Frank Powell, and starring Theda Bara. Released in 1915, the film was long considered controversial for such risqué intertitle cards as “Kiss me, my fool!” Continue reading »
Funny Finalists Photos Of Animal Friends Comedy Pet Photo Awards 2022
Smokin’ Alpaca by Stefan Brusius
Here are the funny finalists photos of Animal Friends Comedy Pet Photo Awards 2022. The Comedy Pet Photo Awards today publishes the images and videos shortlisted for this year and there are some absolute corkers that will have your readers chuckling like chihuahuas! Continue reading »
Cosmonauts of The Cubic Worlds: Illustrations by Huleeb
Huleeb is a Montreal-based artist and master of dreamlike subjects. A unique part of his work is illustrations with astronaut-like characters who have a cube instead of a head. It is unknown why the cubes fascinate Huleeb so much, but it is impossible not to note their hypnotic aspect. Continue reading »
Occult Creatures from The Wilds: Illustrations by Luna Ana
The artist working under the nickname Luna Ana doesn’t say anything about herself, except the terse phrase that she draws “weird shit”. In fact, I would add: “occult-monstrous woodland weird shit.” Continue reading »
This Guy Makes Honest And Funny Charts That Sum Up Our Lives
Matt Shirley is a legend, a visual genius, and a master of social insight. Odds are that you know of his work even if you aren’t aware of his name. Continue reading »
This Instagram Account Shares Pictures From The ’60s and ’70s, Shows Why It Was An Era Like No Other
Cher walking around Beverly Hills, 1978
The 1970s are often associated with Vietnam and Watergate, but there was also plenty of glamor between the wild fashion, TV stars like Farrah Fawcett, and the disco era. Continue reading »
Rarely Seen Photographs of New York From the 1870s
Suspension Bridge, Niagara Falls, New York, circa 1871
In the 19th century, New York City became America’s largest city as well as a fascinating metropolis. Characters such as Washington Irving, Phineas T. Barnum, Cornelius Vanderbilt, and John Jacob Astor made their names in New York City. And despite blights on the city, such as the Five Points slum or the notorious 1863 Draft Riots, the city grew and prospered. Continue reading »
Bronze Muscles and Monsters of the Black Sun: Fantasy Illustrations by Ken Kelly
Ken W. Kelly was an American fantasy artist. Over his 50-year career, he focused in particular on paintings in the sword and sorcery and heroic fantasy subgenres. Continue reading »
Grace on the Blade: Oriental Blades by Zhigzhit Bayaskhalanov
Zhigzhit Bayaskhalanov is an author who creates exclusive artistic knives in the national style, as well as sculptures that have a deep meaning. Continue reading »
Through Space at World Speed: Fantastic Illustrations by Michael Whelan
Michael Whelan is an American artist of imaginative realism. For more than 30 years, he worked as an illustrator, specializing in science fiction and fantasy cover art. Continue reading »
If Miyazaki Depicted War in Ukraine: Illustrations of Yulia Tveritina
Yulia always related to anti-war ideas of Japanese director Hayao Miyazaki, she did sketches on his animations in order to distract herself from the daily troubles. And then the war struck in her country, and the drawings became the main way to cope and tell the world about it. Continue reading »
Young Photographer Captures Superb Minimalist Street Photos
Darya Rybalchenko was born in Kemerovo, an industrial city located in the southwest of Siberia. This harsh region became the inspiration for her minimalist photographic works. Continue reading »
World of Gateway and Very Phantasmagoric Fiction: Ultra-Cool Concept Illustrations by Sean Andrew Murray
Sean Andrew Murray is an artist from the United States who draws “weird fiction” in the spirit of China Miéville’s books. Murray’s work (especially the World of Gateway series) is strikingly phantasmagoric. Continue reading »
