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Amazing Posters Illustrated by Achille Mauzan in the 1920s

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Achille Mauzan (1883–1952) was a French-born illustrator, painter, and sculptor who became known for his work in Italy during the Art Deco movement. Continue reading »

Amazing Pop Culture-Inspired Book Sculptures by Book Master

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Book Master is a French artist collective that transforms discarded books into intricate three-dimensional sculptures inspired by iconic characters from pop culture, using meticulous cutting and folding techniques. Continue reading »

Winning Photos From The 2024 Ocean Photographer Of The Year

1st place: Rafael Fernandez Caballero, Baja California Sur, Mexico
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The 2024 Ocean Photographer of the Year competition showcased breathtaking underwater landscapes and marine wildlife, highlighting both the beauty of ocean ecosystems and the urgent need for conservation. Continue reading »

Vintage French Lottery Posters From Between the 1930s and ’50s

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King Francis I of France, inspired by Italian lotteries, established the first French lottery, the Loterie Royale, in 1539 to aid state finances, but it failed due to high ticket costs and opposition from affluent social classes. Continue reading »

Yovanovitch and Louboutin’s Iconic Women Inspired Artistic Chairs

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Pierre Yovanovitch and Christian Louboutin have launched a seating collection that merges haute couture craftsmanship with a bold expression of femininity. Continue reading »

The Superb 3D Wired Sculptures by Nicolas Desbons

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A well-known French sculptor, Nicolas Desbons has had his works displayed in solo and group exhibits all around the world. His works have been exhibited in France. Continue reading »

Amazing Installations by French Studio Zim&Zou Made of Paper, Leather and Plasticine

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Zim&Zou are two french artists, based in Dordogne. The duo is composed of Lucie THOMAS and Thibault ZIMMERMANN. They studied graphic design (design, publishing, advertising) during three years. Continue reading »

A French Artist Adds His Touch to Dull Street Objects, And We Wish We Had Heroes Like Him in Every City

Charles Leval, or Levalet, is a French artist who creates his street art masterpieces using humor and absurdity. Based in Paris, Levalet manages to brilliantly transform its walls, streets, sidewalks, and other ordinary objects into satirical pieces of art that express his worldview and challenge our modern way of life. Continue reading »

Fantastic French Publicity Caravans Of Yesteryear

In 1929 the race director of the Tour de France got together with the marketing director of the country’s leading chocolatier, Menier, to create the first parade of caravans promoting French products. A fleet of vehicles were seen by nearly 10 million people on the route promoting various goods and local businesses– and the tradition was born… Continue reading »

These Photos Will Blow Your Mind – Russia In The 90s Through The Lens With French Photographer Lise Sarfati

Lise Sarfati is a French photographer. Her images of cities in Russia and young people in the United States paint a sometimes despondent picture inspired by her own imagination. Continue reading »

French Artist Re-Imagines Iconic Paintings Adding A Dark Twist

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Have you ever wondered what was the inspiration behind famous paintings? Well, a French artist Pez did and created a series of illustrations called “Muses et Hommes” (Muses and Men). Continue reading »

French-Argentine Artist-Designer Pablo Reinoso’s Sculptures Manipulate Reality

Imagine snaking tree roots invading and taking over everyday items, pushing their way through obstacles to emerge triumphant. Nature appears to overcome inanimate objects and bring them to life, resuscitating them. Continue reading »

Japanese Company Has Made Authentic Wall Lights Out Of… French Bread

A bread has some interesting charms. There’re potentials besides just as food. Pampshade is a handmade product made from real bread. Continue reading »

French Design Company Makes Awesome Arcade-Style Sofas Inspired By Geek Culture

In the early 1990s, the arcades experienced a major resurgence with the 1991 release of Capcom’s Street Fighter II, which popularized competitive fighting games and revived the arcade industry to a level of popularity not seen since the days of Pac-Man, setting off a renaissance for the arcade game industry in the early 1990s. Continue reading »

French Fashion ’71: Stunning Women’s Styles From 1971

While seventies fashions already were pushing the envelope – the French added their own brand of flair, and the results were off-the-charts dynamite. Here are a handful of gorgeous fashion pages taken from 1971 French fashion magazines that demonstrate the high-water-mark in groovy garments. Continue reading »

French Artist Louis Stimes Hacks Fashion Spreads With Graffiti

French artist, Louis Stimes, is hacking fashion magazines with hand drawn typography. With his unique style – Stimes moved from urban supports to the object support with a certain ease, he evolved his work on fashion spreads starting from the simple observation that the models wore less and less garments. It’s then equipped with its markers that he dressed the models with his graf’ by hacking magazines covers or other spreads that inspires him. Continue reading »

Twin Skulls Transform The Facade Of This 19th Century French Castle

Okuda San Miguel’s (previously featured) recently transformed 19th-century castle in Château, France is perhaps my favorite work by the artist to date. Continue reading »

French Artists And Nike Have Redesigned The Paris Duperré Basketball Court

French design and photography agency Ill-Studio (previously featured) and fashion brand Pigalle have redesigned and repainted the Paris Duperré basketball court, with support from Nike. The court is squeezed between buildings in a Parisian suburb on Rue Duperré, and became internationally renowned in its previous guise, painted in graphical blocks of primary colours. Continue reading »

A French Photographer Finds Pink Magic In The Streets Of China

French photographer Marilyn Mugot longs for dépaysement. The word doesn’t have a direct English translation; some dictionaries define it as “disorientation” or “a change in scenery,” but the artist describes it simply as “this feeling of being far away from home.” And she found it in China. Mugot shoots after dark because the light is “untamable.” When the moon comes up, she’s free and unbridled to wander the streets of cities she doesn’t know. Sunset is a riddle she can’t solve, especially in unfamiliar terrain like Chongqing and Guilin. Continue reading »

The Earth From Space Through The Eyes Of French Astronaut Thomas Pesquet

French astronaut Thomas Pesquet has the change to take part, since the November 17th 2016, to the Proxima mission. He currently lives during 6 months in the International Space Station until May 2017. He shares his experience on the social networks make us also discovering the beauty of our little Blue Planet. Continue reading »

Romantic Colorized Vintage Postcards Show French People During The WWI Era

These brightly colored postcards, sent by French families and soldiers during World War I, are part of a set of similar cards available on Flickr from the George Eastman House. Because sending postcards to soldiers was postage-free during the conflict, the cards were mass-produced in great quantity and variety. Imagery offered solace and urged staunch resolve. Continue reading »

French Farmers Are Magnifique In Racy 2017 Calendar

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After setting the world ablaze with a stunning calendar featuring the hunky firefighters of Pompiers Sans Frontières (Firefighters Without Borders), photographer Fred Goudon is back with an all new subject: French farmers. The 2017 calendar boasts an array of steamy shots featuring farmers from Normandy, Provence, Champagne and Picardie. Continue reading »

French Florist Spends 15 Years Decorating His Shop With 800 Water Cans

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Bruno Geyer, a passionate florist from the quaint village of Rougemont Le Chateau , in the Franche-Comté region of France, has been decorating his flower shop with water cans for the last 15 years. He currently has around 800 of them hanging from the walls and roof of his shop, and even covering a nearby hillside. Continue reading »

The Art Of Living In French Polynesia

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Gray Malin has situated archetypal Mid-Century Modern designs by Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, and Knoll atop a floating 15 foot square mirrored platform handcrafted with the help of local engineers. Emphasizing the form of the furniture, ‘Art of Living‘ was photographed from a vantage point where the colossal Mount Otemanu presents a symmetrical and stunning backdrop. by situating stylized interior design elements in an unexpected outdoor setting, the series places natural and manmade beauty side-by-side, asking viewers to interpret the art of design in a new way. Continue reading »

French Artist Eyes Record With Giant Swiss Hillside Portrait

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A painting, created by French artist Saype and said to be the world’s largest biodegradable painting is seen on the Chaux-de-Mont ski slope above the Alp resort of Leysin. The painting is made with flour, linseed oil, water and biodegradable natural pigments. Continue reading »