At the Moment that The Sun Is Shining, a Fountain in Italy Appears to Be Gushing out Lava
In 2009, L’Aquila, a city in central Italy, was devastated by an earthquake, resulting in extensive damage. Despite the destruction, the city embarked on a path of recovery and restoration. Continue reading »
Spectral Transformations: The Macabre Masterpieces of Roberto Diaz’s Artworks
Roberto Diaz’s mixed-media art is both unsettling and captivating. Using a blend of traditional drawing and digital painting techniques, Diaz creates surreal portraits of historical figures marred by monstrous alterations. Continue reading »
Designer Turns His Favorite Sneakers Into Works Of Art And The Attention To Detail Is Amazing
Phill Robson, perhaps, more widely known as Filfury, is a designer who has worked for giants like Nike Basketball, Adidas and Reebok. In his spare time, this artist crafts unique 3D sculptures of animals and insects, or just random objects featuring textures of his favorite sneakers. Needless to say, these are truly marvelous works of art. Continue reading »
What Would U.S. Money Look Like, Given The Proper Attention Of An Industrial Designer?
Industrial designer Andrey Avgust hails from Belarus, a country whose currency I admit I’ve never seen. But he’s seen our yankee dollars and recognizes that their design kind of stinks. For fun Avgust gave U.S. bills a redesign, starting with the material: Polymer. Continue reading »
Shrimp Neck Pillow Grabs The Attention Of Squid Girl And The Rest Of The Net
Today’s object of Japanese social media and blog fascination is a neck pillow designed to look like a realistic shrimp. The shellfish is designed to keep the wearer warm and comfortable. Continue reading »
Photographer Continues To Dress Up Rescued Dogs To Draw Attention To Their Stories
The dapper dogs in clothes are back with a second series, and they’re feeling festive. Earlier this year we were introduced to UCAPS’ well dressed canines available for adoption. Photographer Tammy Swarek came up with the idea of dressing up rescue dogs to draw attention to their stories and help potential owners personally connect with them. Tammy, from Arkansas, drew her inspiration from Facebook after spotting another portrait project for sheltered animals. So she contacted her local dog shelter, the Union County Animal Protection Society (UCAPS) and has worked closely with shelter manager Tanja Jackson ever since. Continue reading »
