Stunning Medieval Wonder Woman Battle Armor Fit For An Amazon Princess
Wonder Woman has gone through a few costume redesigns over the years but she keeps coming back to some form of armor, because she’s a warrior through and through. Continue reading »
Amazing Modern Stairs In A Medieval Tower In Denmark
Situated in Denmark, the Kalø Tower is a 700 year old historical building. While inaccessible, the architecture studio MAP created a modern spiral staircase turning the place into a superb vantage point mixing archeology and contemporary design. Continue reading »
Batman: The Dark Knight Goes Medieval
Imagine Batman in Medieval Europe circa 1459, suited in full plate mail armor and ready to bash in the faces of evildoers with his gauntleted fists. Artist Igor Kieryluk has, with a set of concept art titled “Gotham 1459.” Granted, the Dark Knight would probably not be as acrobatic and agile in all that heavy armor (he can forget about scaling castle walls with a grappling hook). Perhaps as a wealthy lord he would be able to secure the help of a mysterious alchemist to develop something more flexible and lightweight. Continue reading »
Jaehyun Kim Creates Cinematic Worlds Where Movement, Memory, And Nature Interweave Into Living Narrative Landscapes
Jaehyun Kim is a concept artist and visual development artist who works on IP development, narrative worlds, and character-driven design for animation and game-related projects. He has collaborated with major studios including Paramount Animation and Sony while building his own ongoing narrative universe ARAEMARU: NAL. Continue reading »
Incredible Armor And Weapon Concepts Exploring The Darker Side Of Fantasy by Rafael G. Amarante
Rafael G. Amarante is a Brazilian 3D artist and freelance concept designer who specializes in creating characters and environments for video game cinematics. Using software like ZBrush, Cinema 4D, KeyShot, and Photoshop, he has cultivated an impressive portfolio of highly detailed digital sculpts and atmospheric renders. Continue reading »
Amazing Baroque‑inspired Sorcerers, Gothic Arches And Ornate Backdrops in Paintings by J. Henry
J. Henry is a New York City–based fine artist and union scenic artist who creates ornate, highly detailed oil paintings that resurrect medieval–baroque aesthetics, fantasy narratives, and architectural ornament into contemporary, magic‑laden scenes. Continue reading »
An Artist Draws Mythic Chimeras And Warrior Specters In Flat, Beardsley‑esque Illustrations That Bridge Antiquity And Modern Surrealism
Orphné Achéron is a French painter and illustrator inspired by antiquity, mythology and medieval times, drawing her name from the Greek river Acheron (underworld river) and Orphne (water nymph), who together fathered Ascalaphus. Continue reading »
With Ink Splatters and Watercolour, This Artist Paints Dead Romans Like A War Film Shot On Handmade Paper
Nick Marinkovich is a Canadian illustrator, comic artist and “reclusive dandy” best known as the co‑creator and artist of the historical series Dead Romans (Image Comics) and the medieval horror comic The Pale Knight (Mad Cave Studios). Continue reading »
In the Middle Ages, the Italian City of Bologna Had Over 100 Skyscraper-Like Towers
Between the 12th and 13th centuries, Bologna was densely packed with tall, defensive stone towers, some reaching up to 97 meters. Continue reading »
“Les Premiers Humains Dans la Lune”: Fairytale Illustrations by Lily de Bellon
French illustrator and graphic designer Lili des Bellons continues to build whimsical, otherworldly realms in his latest series. Continue reading »
The Dark Cinematic Concept Artworks of Max Mitenkov
Max Mitenkov creates visually stunning worlds, from ghost-infested medieval ruins to surreal alien deserts, each one bursting with cinematic allure. Continue reading »
Artist Reimagined Popular Logos As If They Existed In The Middle Ages, Again
If today’s brands had honest logos from medieval times, they would resemble those created by artist and designer Ilya Denisov in his series “Medieval Branding.” Continue reading »
Enchanting Realms: Nature, Fantasy, and the Poetic Illustratons of Magda Boreysza
New Orleans-based artist Magda Boreysza draws inspiration from nature, mythology, folk tales, and medieval painting. Continue reading »
“Bayeux Stitch”: Naughty Medeival Embroidery by Tanya Bentham
Tanya Bentham is a well-known artist who specializes in medieval needlework. She uses detailed stitches and genuine colors to convey her love of the art form. Her Easter-themed masterpieces highlight her ability of over three decades of experience, which is the embroidery of medieval-themed themes. Continue reading »
Stephen Biesty’s Incredible Cross-Sections of Everything
In his works, the artist Stephen Biesty deconstructs complex objects – bridges, ships, buildings, cars, and the human body. He “cuts” objects into layers and parts, showing their internal structure. Continue reading »
Exploring the Wide-Ranging Influences in Gabi de la Merced’s Artistry
Born in Madrid, Gabi de la Merced pursued traditional animation studies at the Madrid School of Film (ECAM). Alongside his work as a colorist for films and commercials, Merced also worked as an illustrator. Continue reading »
Meet Jeff de Boer, The Artist Who Creates Intricate Suits of Armor for Cats and Mice
Calgary-based sculptor Jeff de Boer has turned his passion for medieval armor and jewelry making into a unique and fascinating career: creating intricately detailed metal suits of armor for cats and mice. Continue reading »
The Spectacular Finalists Images form The Art of Building Competition 2022
The Chartered Institute of Building has announced the finalists for the largest photography competition celebrating the built environment. The entries range from a solitary church to a bustling shopping mall, and the winner will be chosen by a public vote.
The UAE Pavilion at EXPO 2020, taken by Francesca Pompei
“Designed by the Swiss-Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava for the Dubai Expo. At the centre of the structure there is a sphere-shaped void that serves as an auditorium with a capacity of 200. Its continuum form is a symbol of resilience and of a boundless future embracing a dialogue among different cultures.” Continue reading »
Artist Created This Impressive Hanging Metal Sculpture Inspired by Kraken
Łukasz Gawronski/Agnieszka Grabowska/Dariusz Kula/Martyna Jabłonska-Makowska
Artist and designer Oskar Zieta created this impressive hanging metal sculpture that was displayed at the Museum of Gdansk in Poland. Continue reading »
The Magdeburg Unicorn: The Worst Fossil Reconstruction Ever
This ridiculous picture can’t help but make you laugh. In 1663, the partial fossilised skeleton of a woolly rhinoceros was discovered in Germany… which ultimately led to the creature you see below. This is the “Magdeburg Unicorn”, the worst fossil reconstruction in human history.
Prussian scientist Otto von Geuricke is the man behind this ridiculous display of bones. In 1663, he found some bone remains of a woolly rhinoceros, a now-extinct species that once roamed over much of northern Eurasia, until the end of the last Ice Age. Continue reading »
Rare and Fascinating Historical Photos of Pasta Production From the 1920s to 1950s
A worker hangs pasta to dry in a factory in Italy. 1932.
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Pasta is an integral part of Italy’s food history. Wherever Italians immigrated they have brought their pasta along, so much so that today it can be considered a staple of international cuisine. Continue reading »
271 Years Before Pantone, an Artist Cataloged Thousands of Color Swatches in a Book From the 17th Century
Before we had Pantone Color Guide, there was no universally recognized system to identify colors. But there were attempts to make it, and probably the most impressive one came from the artist known only as A. Boogert, who back in 1692 created an impressive piece of literature about mixing colors. Continue reading »
Woodstock Castle: One of The Craziest Homes We’ve Ever Seen
With soaring turrets and a striking stone facade, 450 Brickyard Road in Woodstock, Connecticut, is a home fit for a king or queen – or at least anyone willing to shell out a royal sum. The estate, dubbed “Woodstock Castle,” or the “Chrismark Castle.” Continue reading »
Weird And Wonderful Illustrated Letters From A 16th Century Songbook
The Songbook of Zeghere van Male contains local and international 500 year old songs and motets. Made in 1542, the 1200-page long book is rich in illuminations, depicting ornamental and historiated initials and interlinear drawings not necessarily related to its content. Continue reading »
Bishop Castle – an Elaborate and Intricate One-Man Project by Jim Bishop
Bishop Castle is an elaborate and intricate one-man project named after its constructor, Jim Bishop, that has become a roadside attraction in central Colorado. Continue reading »