The Intersection of Typographical Art and Cultural Transformation in the 1960 and 1970s
Alan Riddell’s Typewriter Art (1975) features 119 typographical artworks by 65 artists from 18 countries, spanning from the 1890s to the 1970s. Riddell links this medium to the concrete poetry movement, emphasizing the importance of typographical effects over verbal meaning. Continue reading »
150th Anniversary Edition Of “Alice in Wonderland” Features Rare 1969 Salvador Dalí Illustrations
While glancing at Salvador Dalí’s paintings one might get the sense that they’ve tripped down their mind’s own rabbit hole, all of a sudden dropped within a barren wasteland filed with abstract objects and creatures. Continue reading »
Stunning Diorama Table Features Pieces From Tabletop World
This incredible table is the work of art by hobbiest, Ryan Devoto, who undoubtedly loves miniatures and terrain. With a table of this magnitude, it’s not hard to picture yourself stepping right into this scene. From the beautiful buildings and shops, to the absolutely unreal ships coming into port – I would get lost in this room just staring at this masterpiece. Pouring over someone’s labor of love like this is how we learn and grow and get ideas to bring into our hobbies. Continue reading »
This Artist’s Huge Kinetic Big-Wheel Bike Features Technology You’ve Never Seen On A Bike
Created by Ronald Schroer, this vehicle may look like just a wooden version of an old, boring penny-farthing bike, but it is most certainly far from it… Continue reading »
This Artist Combines Human And Animal Features Into A Single Self-Portrait
Forming a likeness between the animal kingdom and the human form, hungarian artist Flora Borsi has formed the series ‘animeyed’, which creates curious hybrid beings from two different species. The collection of self-portraits sees Borsi situated side-by-side six separate creatures: a cat, dove, blowfish, goldfish, snake and hare. The effect forms hybrid entities that play with the perception of the viewer and cleverly display the physical similarities between the human and animal features. Continue reading »
Modern Home Features a Staircase Designed Specifically for Small Pets
Architect Joe Chikamori of 07BEACH has outdone himself when it comes to producing a pet-friendly home. In the span of only 49 days, the architect was able to redesign his friend’s Vietnam-based residence by installing several modern features. The most interesting installation: a separate staircase for his friend’s small dogs. When deciding what to change during the planning stage, Chikamori’s priority was to make the house comfortable for the entire family—furry friends and all. Continue reading »
Daring Fantasy Cosplay Features a Real Live Bear!
You know you’re committed to your craft when you find a way to wrangle an actual bear for your photoshoot. This is Tina Rybakova in what is touted as a unique interpretation of Merida from the movie Brave (though that is a major stretch. We’ll stick with “fantasy”). The moment is beautifully photographed by Dasha Kond who has a whole portfolio of unique shoots featuring live animals.
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