Laust Højgaard Creates Grotesque, Post‑apocalyptic Giant Portraits With Dark Humour and Heavy Texture Turning Misfits Into Fragile Gods
Laust Højgaard is a Danish painter (born 1989) whose large acrylic works depict “grotesque and quirky” giant figures—misfits, outsiders and fragile titans—set in a surreal, almost post‑apocalyptic universe. Continue reading »
Artist Greg Pettit Creates Transdimensional Still‑life Paintings With Airbrushed Crystals, Portals, and Objects Suspended in Space
Greg Pettit is a contemporary painter based in Austin, Texas, who describes himself as a “transdimensional still‑life painter” and “airbrush wizard,” building meticulous, surreal compositions from abstract sculptural references. Continue reading »
Artist Creates Vivid Canvases Where Fantasy Bleeds Into the Everyday, With Playful Yet Unsettling Compositions Questioning Human‑centric Worldviews
Lee Gihun (Lee Ki‑hoon) is a South Korean painter who blends pop‑surrealism with everyday scenes, creating vivid canvases where animal instincts, masks, and human conventions collide. Continue reading »
Amazing Vintage Portraits From History of the Indian Tribes of North America
The DeGolyer Library at Southern Methodist University houses the renowned multi-volume work History of the Indian Tribes of North America. Continue reading »
Beyond the Black: Emotional Macabre Storytelling at the Edge of Fantasy by Sarah Breen
Sarah Breen is a Las Vegas-based artist specializing in pen and ink drawings with a distinctly dark, surreal edge. Continue reading »
Spectacular Street Winning Photos From The 2025 Minimalist Photography Awards
1st Place Winner: “Together” by Selaru Ovidiu
The 2025 Minimalist Photography Awards have once again celebrated the elegance of simplicity, especially within the Street Photography category. Continue reading »
3D Artist Gal Yosef Reimagins Pop Culture Legends in Unique Blend of Playfulness and Provocation
Gal Yosef is a self-taught Israeli 3D artist known for his vibrant and edgy digital sculptures of cartoon characters. Continue reading »
The Intersection Of Precision And Chaos: Stunning Conteporary Abstract Works Of EKO33
EKO33 is the artistic pseudonym of Jean-Jacques Duclaux, a French generative art pioneer with roots in computer science. Continue reading »
John Hassall’s Brilliant Posters From the Turn of the Century
Meet John Hassall, the undisputed “Poster King” of turn-of-the-century Britain. A pivotal figure in the Golden Age of Illustration, Hassall (1868–1948) transformed the nation’s streets into a vibrant public gallery. Continue reading »
Herbert Leupin’s Most Impressive Advertising Posters from the 1940s
Herbert Leupin taught posters how to smile. A leading force in Swiss design, he revolutionized advertising with his innovative and humorous take on the “Sachplakat,” or “Object Poster.” Continue reading »
Magnificent Night-Winning Photos from the Artist Gallery Awards 2024
1st Place: “Dancing Queen” by Gianluca Rubinacci, Italy
The Artist Gallery Awards 2024 has unveiled 23 mesmerizing night photographs that capture the magic of the night, from landscapes bathed in the Milky Way’s glow to dynamic cityscapes lit by artificial light. Each image reveals the enchanting interplay between architecture, nature, and light, transforming ordinary scenes into extraordinary works of art. Continue reading »
Impressive Wire Sculptures by Sheena McCorquodale
Sheena McCorquodale has spent her career immersed in art and design, working across sign making, computer graphics, TV and theatre set design, and typography. Beyond commercial projects, she has always pursued her own artistic passions in drawing, painting, and sculpture. Continue reading »
Beautiful Travel-Winning Photos from the Artist Gallery Awards 2024
1st Place: “Mesquite Flat Sand Dune” by Witold Ziomek, Poland
The Artist Gallery Awards 2024 showcase breathtaking travel photographs that celebrate the beauty and diversity of our world, from serene landscapes to vibrant cultural portraits and wildlife scenes. These award-winning images highlight the photographers’ artistry and inspire a deep appreciation for the planet’s natural and cultural treasures. Continue reading »
Hilarious Winning Photos From The 2024 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards
Overall Winner: “Stuck squirrel” by Milko Marchetti
The 2024 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards captured the funniest moments of the animal kingdom, with over 9,000 entries marking a record-breaking year. Top honors went to Milko Marchetti’s “Stuck Squirrel,” celebrated during a lively Awards Night at London’s Oxo Gallery, showcasing the charm of wildlife through humor and artistry. Continue reading »
Vintage Photos of People Having Way Too Much Fun with Statues
This charming and quirky collection of vintage snapshots highlights a fascinating trend—people posing with statues. Continue reading »
Yovanovitch and Louboutin’s Iconic Women Inspired Artistic Chairs
Pierre Yovanovitch and Christian Louboutin have launched a seating collection that merges haute couture craftsmanship with a bold expression of femininity. Continue reading »
Spectacular Nature-Winning Photos From The GDT Photographer Of The Year 2024
“Flag tree” by Marte Engelbrecht
The Society of German Nature Photographers (Gesellschaft Deutscher Tierfotografen, GDT) has named its prestigious Photographer of the Year 2024 winner. Continue reading »
The Surreal Nature-Inspired Murals of Thomas Turner
Thomas Turner, an artist located in Atlanta, is responsible for the creation of breathtaking murals that are marked by a touch of surrealism and draw inspiration from the natural world. Continue reading »
68 Nostalgic Images Of The Greatest Pop Culture Legends In History Shared By Morrison Hotel Gallery
Audrey Hepburn, 1967
Photo: Terry O’Neill
Media is packed with shiny covers and airbrushed images of celebrities we love, but the candid behind-the-scenes images that capture the unpolished truths and honest emotions of these famous faces are what show someone we can actually relate to. Continue reading »
2017 National Geographic Travel Photographer Of The Year – Cities Gallery
We’re entering the final week of the 2017 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year contest, and stunning entries continue to pour in from all over the world.
For the final gallery before the contest closes, our editors have selected incredible photos from the “Cities” category for online galleries. From aerial shots to iconic skylines, these photos feature both architectural marvels as well as the beauty of day-to-day life in the urban jungle.
The city library in Stuttgart. (Photo and caption by Norbert Fritz / National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Contest) Continue reading »
Man Creates “Passive-Aggressive Art Gallery” For His Roommate’s Mes
Justin Cousson got tired of cleaning up after his roommate. So rather than constantly reminding him to tidy up, he created the “Passive-Aggressive Art Gallery”. Continue reading »
Artist Covered The Poland National Gallery’s Staircase In Colorful Paint
Not that long ago Polish Artist Leon Tarasewicz has made something unexpected by man. He completely covered the Polands National Gallery’s Great Hall Staircase in vibrant colors splattered all around by Kate Sierzputowski. The whole paint splattering fun turned into an art exhibition titled “Polish Painting of the 21st Century”. Continue reading »
If Cats Went To A Gallery, What Kind Of Art Would They Be Into?
This is Paramount Picture illustrator Carrie Liao‘s take on it — and we think it’s extremely insightful. Continue reading »
Orbital Gallery By Cosmonaut Oleg Kotov
Kamchatka, Russia
Oleg Kotov was born on October 27, 1965, in Simferopol, Crimean oblast in the Ukrainian SSR. After a career as a physician assigned to the Soviet space program, he joined the Russian cosmonaut corps. He has flown two long duration spaceflights on the International Space Station logging just short of a year in space. Most recently, Kotov flew on the Soyuz TMA-10M/Expedition 37/Expedition 38 long duration spaceflight, from September 2013 until March 2014.
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Rogues’ Gallery: Hundred Year Old Rare Scrapbook of Criminals Up For Sale
A rare collection of pictures and handwritten notes from convicted persons, describing their physical appearances, criminal records and aliases, belonging to Inspector Robert Mather of the Manchester Police has been put for sale in London. The collection will be available for auction on 27 March.
The 57-page scrapbook contains details of 65 convicts and old-time crooks and will be auctioned by Bonhams. The details were reportedly collected between 1909 and 1912 and include some notorious names like “Safebreaker” Thomas Frieth, Michel Riley aka James Dolan and a “half-caste” criminal from Martinique Cuba called Jose Dias, aka Joseph Dejouru.
The book is expected to fetch around £1,000. Continue reading »
