history » Design You Trust — Design Daily Since 2007

Ross Muir Creates Reworked Art‑history Icons in Sportswear With a Sharp Street‑culture Twist

Ross Muir is a self‑taught Scottish painter from Alexandria in the Vale of Leven, now based in Glasgow, who reimagines famous artworks with a sharp, street‑culture twist. He started painting at 30 with no formal training, using art to turn his life around, and became widely known after his Van Gogh in an Adidas tracksuit, Square Gogh, went viral. 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 »

“The Art of Breathing Life into Lace”: Organic Embroidery by Meredith Woolnough

Meredith Woolnough is an internationally acclaimed Australian visual artist from Newcastle, celebrated for her stunning sculptural embroideries that capture the delicate beauty of nature through intricate thread work. Continue reading »

Amazing Cover Photos of Flipside Punk Fanzine From the 1980s and ’90s

Flipside, also known as the Los Angeles Flipside Fanzine, was a punk publication based in Whittier and Pasadena, California, running from 1977 to 2002. Continue reading »

Striking Art Nouveau Posters of the Late 19th Century by Nicolas Francisco Tamagno

Nicolas francisco tamagno 1

Nicolas Francisco Tamagno (1862–1933) was an Italian painter and lithographic poster artist who worked in France between 1880 and 1914. Continue reading »

A World War II US Soldier Posing With Captured Killinger and Freund Motorcycle, 1945

Killinger and freund motorcycle 1

This peculiar motorcycle, captured by the US Army in 1945, initially resembles an Indian Chief but reveals a unique engineering feat upon closer inspection. Continue reading »

Bold, Bright & Nostalgic: The Pop Culture Plastic Head Series by Ryan O’Donoghue

0

Ryan O’Donoghue’s “Plastic Head” project goes beyond a simple tribute to childhood nostalgia, offering a vibrant artistic exploration of collectible toys and their distinctive charm. Continue reading »

Beautiful Nature-Inspired Paintings by Vasilisa Romanenko

464149960 523317467133573 5173227077753191301 n

Vasilisa Romanenko is a talented illustrator, designer, and artist who brings nature to life with enchanting acrylic paintings. Continue reading »

Stuning Collection of The Vintage Architectural Stationery Vignettes

0

I came across an incredible collection from Columbia University’s Robert Biggert Collection that showcases vintage business stationery with stunning architectural illustrations. Continue reading »

Artist Creates Minimalist And Abstract Comic Series, Incorporate References To His Daily Life

0

Belgian artist Rino Feys is known for his minimalist comic series, *A Shadowgraphic History*, which blends literature, visual art, and avant-garde storytelling. Continue reading »

Spectacular Highly Commended Photos From The Wildlife Photographer of the Year

“On the Sands of History” by Charles Davis
Wildife Photographer Of The Year Highly Commended Photos 01

The Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest is a celebration of the beauty and wonder of the natural world, with images that truly take your breath away. Every year, the highly commended photos are just as stunning as the winners, offering us all a glimpse into the extraordinary moments of our wildlife. Continue reading »

Promised Pleasures Delivered: Bizarre AI-Generated Bionic Substances by Mordunkus

[0

Mordunkus, a retired community figure and local school board member in central Maine, USA, offers a perspective deeply rooted in decades of experience in a community that delicately balances between vitality and decline. With an engineering degree and an MBA under his belt, Mordunkus is passionate about exploring the interplay between the beautiful and the grotesque, using the latest art tools to express this vision. Continue reading »

Plans For Future Forms: AI-Generated Furniture Blueprints by Lilyillo

[0

Lilyillo (born 1981, Sydney) is a multidisciplinary artist based in Canberra, working across watercolour, drawing, and digital AI to explore personal stories, family history, identity, craftsmanship, and acts of making and unmaking. She has exhibited widely in Australia and overseas, minted work on multiple blockchains, received an Australia Council for the Arts grant, undertaken international residencies, held leadership roles in arts organizations, and completed multiple degrees at UNSW’s College of Fine Arts. Continue reading »

Stunning Finalist Photos of The 2024 USA Kids Mullet Championship

Kid Mullet1

Just when you thought the infamous mullet had been relegated to the annals of questionable hair history, think again. Continue reading »

This Aston Martin Interior Design Is a Thing of Beauty

Aston Martin Lagonda Interior 1

The Aston Martin Lagonda was a groundbreaking vehicle known for its futuristic styling and luxurious interior, produced between 1976 and 1989. Continue reading »

“Prey for the Devil”: Sensual Illustrations by Joyce Lee

[0

Joyce Lee is a South Korean artist gaining a huge following after posting her art online. Continue reading »

A Number of Stunning Watercolors From the Year 1940 Were Found to Depict Heads That Had Shrunk

Img 20240708 0001 668c32e656d94 880

The world is rich with history and mystery, often intertwining in ways that seem almost unbelievable. Continue reading »

Ford Comuta, the Company’s First Electric Vehicle, Was Manufactured for the British Market in 1967

0

The Ford Comuta, an experimental electric vehicle designed in 1967 at the Ford Dunton Technical Centre, was primarily targeted at the British market. Continue reading »

Yovanovitch and Louboutin’s Iconic Women Inspired Artistic Chairs

[0

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

Hold My Juice Box: 1964’s Most Epic Carpool

Teenagers Cramming Into A Vw Beetle 1

Move over clowns, there’s a new record for packing people into a tiny car! Continue reading »

Amazing Photos of Teenage Beatles Fans in Their Bedrooms From the 1960s

Beatles Bedroom 1

In the 1960s, Beatles fans decorated their bedrooms with band posters, themed furnishings, and memorabilia. This home décor often featured vibrant colors inspired by “Yellow Submarine” and hand-painted lyrics or album covers. Continue reading »

Baroque Baths and Rococo Ripples: The Art of Historical Pools Reimagined With AI

0

In a fascinating intersection of history and modern leisure, photographer Tomislav Marcijuš, utilizing the power of Midjourney, envisions what public swimming pools might have looked like had they been designed during the Baroque and Rococo periods. Continue reading »

Horrible Photographs of Damaged Cars From the 1994 Northridge Earthquake

1994 Northridge Earthquake 1

The 1994 Northridge earthquake struck the San Fernando Valley in southern California on January 17, becoming the most destructive quake in the state since the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and the costliest in U.S. history. Continue reading »

Photographer Adds A Twist To Historical Images By Combining Them With Recent Ones To Show How Much Things Have Changed

0

Mark Hersch, an avid photographer since childhood, developed his passion for capturing images of people, places, and history from an early age. Starting with a Kodak Instamatic camera at age 10, he explored various subjects, from nature to inanimate objects. His interest in history deepened through visits to Revolutionary and Civil War-era sites during his upbringing in Boston and later Virginia. Continue reading »

Vintage Propaganda Posters of Spanish Civil War in 1937

1st May – We will attack!, 1937
1

The Spanish Civil War, fought from 1936 to 1939, was a complex conflict between the Republicans and Nationalists, both vying for control over Spain’s government and its future. The Republicans supported the left-leaning Popular Front government of the Second Spanish Republic and consisted of various socialist, communist, separatist, anarchist, and republican parties. On the other hand, the Nationalists were an alliance of Falangists, monarchists, conservatives, and traditionalists led by General Francisco Franco. Continue reading »