A Whisper in the Eye of the Storm: Artist Duo Creates An Immersive Optical Art Installation
In the cedar forests of Omachi, Japan, *A Whisper in the Eye of the Storm* transforms 14,000 prescription lenses into a shimmering “rainstorm” of cascading optics. Continue reading »
Wara Art Festival Artists Conjure Faerie Beasts from the Echigo Area for 2024
The “Thunder God” is said to be responsible for Niigata’s unique climate, where figs, strawberries, grapes and other fruits of the gods grow
The 2024 Wara Art Festival in Niigata, Japan, features large sculptures made from rice straw, called “wara,” created by Musashino Art University students. Continue reading »
AI Artist Combines Star Wars Imagery with the Creative Spirit of Burning Man
Peio Duhalde’s art project employs AI to blend iconic “Star Wars” characters with the Burning Man ethos, creating a realm of imaginative possibilities. Continue reading »
The Unique Style of Jose Gallego Gallego’s Fallas Art
Jose Gallego Gallego, born on February 21, 1980, in Gandia, is a renowned Fallas artist. He began his career at the age of eighteen, apprenticing under notable artists like José Sanchis, Palacio, Serra, and Pere Baenas. Continue reading »
Spectacular Entrants and Winners of The Festival of Ethical Photography 2022
The Festival of Ethical Photography, a celebration of ethically committed documentary practice, takes place annually in Lodi in northern Italy, this year from 24 September to 23 October. Work by more than 80 photographers is displayed.
Winner, master award
Edineilson Oliveira prays at the beach. Fittipaldi’sEustasy series documents the rising waters and the disastrous interventions that have made Atafona, north-east of Rio De Janeiro in Brazil, the most significant case of coastal erosion in the world. Photograph: Felipe Fittipaldi Continue reading »
Stunning Winners And Finalists Of The 2022 Italian Street Photography Festival
Forrest Walker, USA – 1st Place Winner
Here are the winners and finalists of the 2022 Italian Street Photo Festival (ISPF). Forrest Walker from the USA was awarded as the 1st Place winner. Here in this article, we are presenting the single photo winners and finalists, you can find other category winners from the below link. Continue reading »
Winners Of The London Street Photography Festival 2021
Under 21: 1st Place By Mardin Ahmadi, Iran
Here are the winners of London Street Photography (LSPF) 2021 in the categories of Under 21, London Photo, Photo Series, and Single Photo. The winners were announced on the 29th of August on LSPF Youtube Channel. Congratulations to all the Winners. Continue reading »
Holi – A Kolkata Experience: Colorful Photo Series By Shubhayu Dasgupta
While speaking of Holi, the first names that cross our minds are Mathura, Vrindavan, or Barsana. And why not? These destinations have been giving away photo opportunities to thousands of photographers across the globe since the end of the previous century. But, when it comes to Kolkata- the City of Joy likes to take things into its own hands. Like many other Indian Festivals, Kolkata celebrates Holi differently altogether. Continue reading »
Every Year, Graffiti Artists Turn This Traffic Circle Into Amazing Legal Art Murals
Graffiti artists are looked down upon in most places throughout the world. Graffiti is considered a nuisance and can cost businesses quite a bit of money to fix. However, the world is considered a canvas to many artists, so they continue to create these amazing illustrations wherever they can, even if it’s illegal. Continue reading »
“All Dressed up With Nowhere to Play”: Photographer Richard Davenport Captures Edinburgh’s Stranded Fringe Stars
Theodora van der Beek as Ram of God
The cancellation of this year’s Edinburgh festival and fringe left many performers without a stage – so Richard Davenport shot the saucy sea witches and confused sheep closer to home instead. Continue reading »
Chinese People Taking Their Pet Cabbages For A Walk
China celebrates labor day every year on May 1. The holiday is commonly known as the May Day holiday and it spans a total of roughly 3 days (4 if you’re lucky). During the holiday, millions travel across the country and various activities are held. It’s generally an all around good time. Continue reading »
Remembering The Original Woodstock In Wonderful Historical Photographs, 1969
A wide-angle view of the huge crowd facing the distant stage during the Woodstock Music & Art Fair in August 1969.
The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty
In 1969, more than 400,000 people descended on Bethel, New York, headed to a dairy farm owned by Max and Miriam Yasgur, where the Woodstock Music & Art Fair was being held. Continue reading »
Fearsome Palm Tree Japanese Folklore Dragon Gives Goosebumps In Okinawa
The Shimadakara (“Island Treasure”) Art Festival in Urama, Okinawa celebrates the people, culture, and nature of Japan’s southern islands. One aim of the festival is to showcase the talent of local artisans in handmade crafts, as well an appreciation for utilizing the limited natural resources they must rely on in life through art. Continue reading »
Japanese Harvest Festival Displays Massive “Scarecrow” Of Space Battleship Yamato
Chikuzen, Fukuoka is known for its annual harvest festival, where locals work together to construct awesome statues or “scare crows” out of harvested straw. Two years ago, the festival featured an impressive 10-meter straw Godzilla, but this year’s massive structure may have set a new standard. Japanese Twitter user Natsu posted photos that have anime fans excited for the festival, revealing a giant Space Battleship Yamato scarecrow! Continue reading »
Wasteland Weekend 2019: Crazy Faces, Costumes And Vehicles Of The World’s Biggest Post-Apocalyptic Desert Festival
Wasteland Weekend is an annual festival held in California City, California. The event is listed as a full immersion event, with all participants required to adhere to the set theme. First held in 2010, it has since been held annually in September. In 2019, the 10th-anniversary edition of Wasteland Weekend was held from September 25 to September 29. The festival includes themed costumes, live bands and DJs, fire performers, post-apocalyptic campsites and vehicles. Continue reading »
A Giant Cosmonaut Yury Gagarin Lands On A Mural Outside Moscow, Russia
Famous artists from around the world were brought to a stereotypical district with high-rise buildings near Moscow. And then they were told the buildings were a blank canvas… Here’s what they came up with! Continue reading »
Burning Man 2019 Mega-Post: Fantastic Photos From The World’s Biggest And Craziest Festival
In order to truly understand Burning Man, the annual summer event held in the middle of the Nevada desert, you probably just have to go. The nine-day gathering of more than 70,000 people includes wild costumes, art installations, spontaneous musical performances, and lots of partying. Continue reading »
Faces Of M’era Luna, The World’s Biggest Goth And Steampunk Festival
Every year, the M’era Luna Festival on the Drispenstedt airfield in Hildesheim is a meeting place for the Goth scene from all over Europe, in order to spend a peaceful and relaxed weekend with old and new friends. Continue reading »
The Best Creations Of 2019 Texas SandFest And Facepalming Lincoln Is The Winner
1st Place – Liberty Crumbling, Damon Langlois
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Each year Texas SandFest gathers massive crowds to the beach in Port Aransas. The biggest event of the year invites thousands of people to gaze at extraordinary sand art situated along the coast. This year, 20 sculptors from around the world decided to show off their incredible skills for the competition. The event was filled with creative sand artists who choose to create sea turtles, detailed designed sand castles and even elephants. Continue reading »
GrelkaFest 2019: The Annual Bikini Ski Day In Siberia!
When you think of Siberia, you think gulags, frozen desolation, toad-faced mustachioed women in babushkas, right? Well, this festival of beautiful girls skiing in bikinis proves you wrong! Continue reading »
These Photos Were Taken At Burning Man Festivals On Three Different Continents Show How Different They Are
Everyone knows the worldwide famous festival of art – Burning Man. But did you know that regional Burn festivals elsewhere in the world can offer you more than the biggest one in Nevada? They all observe the ten principles and the largest ones are supervised by the Burning Man Organisation itself. Continue reading »
Stunning Photos From The Sixth Haworth Steampunk Annual Weekend
Oli Scarff/AFP Photo
Steampunk enthusiasts attend the sixth annual Haworth Steampunk Weekend in Haworth, northern England. The three- day alternative lifestyle festival features: music, dancers, entertainers, burlesque performers, vintage vehicles, a fashion show and a masquerade ball. Steampunk is a subgenre of science fiction or science fantasy that incorporates technology and aesthetic designs inspired by 19 th- century industrial steam- powered machinery. Continue reading »
Spain’s Falleras Bring Historic Opulence To Life Through The Lens Of The Photographer Luisa Dörr
Photographer Luisa Dörr was visiting her husband’s family in Cambrils, Spain, when she came across three words that took her work in a new—and lavish—direction: Fallas de Valencia. Continue reading »
What If People From Classical Paintings Attended A Music Festival
Eugène Delacroix – Liberty Leading The People (1830)
According to an artist Márton Neményi: “My name is Márton Neményi, I’m a Hungary-based photojournalist who didn’t miss Europe’s Burning Man, the Sziget Festival, but according to my vision, this year the Hungarian party island needed a fine twist. Continue reading »
“Build The Future” – Lego’s Brilliant Print Ads From The Cannes Festival
Lego makes some of the most delightful advertising around, and this series of print ads from Ogilvy Bangkok are just about perfect, from concept to execution. Continue reading »
