Capturing Intimacy: The Art of Kseniya Vashchenko
Kseniya Vashchenko, a Siberian-born photographer, creates evocative images that explore themes of human sexuality, intimacy, and vulnerability. Her work blends reality with surrealism, offering a unique perspective that challenges societal norms and provokes thought. Vashchenko’s photographs invite viewers to connect deeply with the subjects, reflecting on their own emotions and experiences. Continue reading »
The Superb Sensitive Collage Art of Pierre Schmidt
One possible definition of a human being is a featherless biped who knows only that they know nothing. Yet, after satisfying our basic needs, we continuously invent ways to entertain ourselves—whether through religion, pole-dancing, visiting bars, or creating art—highlighting the arbitrary but beautiful pursuits that make us so lucky. Continue reading »
Spectacular Portrait-Winning Photos From AAP Magazine Awards
Winner: “Revisiting Beauty” by Aline Smithson (United States)
AAP Magazine is delighted to announce the winners of its Portrait Photography Competition. Continue reading »
Alison Friend’s Cute And Funny Animal Drawings Will Completely Melt Your Heart
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According to scientific study, we appreciate art because it releases dopamine, a hormone responsible for feelings of pleasure and motivation in our brains. But what if we combined art with another thing that makes people happy—pets? So we end up with a design that is sure to make people pleased. Continue reading »
Meet Luigi Lineri, The Wealthy Collector Of River Stones Who Has Amassed An Enormous Collection Over The Course Of The Past Half-Century
For over 50 years, Luigi Lineri has collected and categorized stones from the Adige River in Northern Italy by shape—human profiles, animal heads, tools, and more. Continue reading »
Vintage Photographs of People Using the Card Catalog at the Library in the 1970s
Before computers, librarians organized book information on cards filed in card catalogs. Each book had multiple cards with details like title, author, and subject, filed alphabetically for easy searching by patrons. Catalogers created this human-made metadata. Continue reading »
Stunning Photographs of Angelina Jolie Captured by Isabel Snyder in 1997
In the years prior to her career in photography, Isabel Snyder was active in the arts, teaching as well as working in the fields of design, music, and theater. As a consequence of this, she developed a refined attitude toward fashion and the surrounding environment. Continue reading »
Fascinating Children Portraits by Patrizia Vignola
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Patrizia Vignola, a 2D fine artist born in NY and currently residing and working in Minnesota, holds an MFA from the New York Academy of Art. Continue reading »
Macabre Hat Belonged to a Traveling “Dentist” in London in the Early 19th Century
This cap belonged to a street “dentist” or tooth puller. It is made of brown velvet and felt, and decorated with approximately 88 decayed human teeth, once belonging to his patients. Continue reading »
The Superb 3D Wired Sculptures by Nicolas Desbons
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 »
Michael Cheval’s Vibrant Masterpieces Reveal the Hidden Strangeness of Our Existence
A master of the unexpected, Michael Cheval is a contemporary artist who wields a wild imagination. His surrealist paintings, drawings, and portraits aren’t mere depictions; they’re reality turned inside-out, a portal into the depths of the human psyche and the inherent paradoxes of existence. Continue reading »
Where Flesh Meets Geometry in the Sculptures of Rogério Timóteo
Portuguese sculptor Rogério Timóteo weaves a captivating fusion of the human form and geometric elements. Carved from diverse materials – marble, limestone, resins, iron, bronze, and steel – his sculptures achieve a mesmerizing balance between the organic and the structured. Continue reading »
Swiss Artist Simon Berger Crafts Ethereal Portraits from Shattered Glass
Swiss artist Simon Berger creates stunning glass portraits by transforming the act of shattering glass into an art form. Continue reading »
Fantastic Detailed 3D & VR Paintings and Sculptures by Giant Swan
Giant Swan, a groundbreaking virtual reality artist, crafts immersive worlds that blend elements from sculpting, painting, and experience design. Continue reading »
The Superb Hyper-Realistic Lifelike Paintings By Marco Grassi
Marco Grassi, a talented artist from Italy, creates paintings so realistic they could easily be mistaken for photographs. However, what distinguishes Grassi is his distinctive approach: he infuses his portraits with surprising elements that blur the boundaries between reality and fantasy. Continue reading »
Artist Creates Abstract Environments Through Magical Realism-Inspired Conceptual Experiments
Artist Elnaz Mansouri, originally from Tehran, Iran, and now based in Canada, delves deeply into the interplay between reality and fantasy through her innovative use of 3D, AI and VR. Continue reading »
Never Drink Alone: A Visual Melancholic Journey Into Loneliness
In a world bustling with relentless activity, where solitude and introspection often find little sanctuary, the creative expression of a Twitter user known as @asocialdrinking stands out as a poignant counterflow. Through the lens of ai-generated art, @asocialdrinking brings to life melancholic scenes where lone individuals share moments of quietude with various characters. Continue reading »
Spectacular Street Photography Winners From The Sony World Photography Awards 2024
Winner: Callie Eh, Malaysia
The 2024 Sony World Photography Awards have once again highlighted the extraordinary skill and imagination of street photographers worldwide. This year’s awardees have masterfully depicted the vibrancy of city living through their powerful and moving images, providing a window into the varied and energetic realm of street photography. Continue reading »
The Superb Dark and Occult Art of Dylan Garrett Smith
Dylan Garrett Smith’s illustrations blend occult themes with natural elements, using materials like ashes, chalk-lead, and black cotton rag paper. Continue reading »
The Emotional and Poetic Portraits of Sena Adjovi
The ethereal portraits by Montreal artist Sena Adjovi evoke the cadence and resonance of poetry. Continue reading »
“Marginados”: Artist Uses AI To Portray People Exiled During The Military Regime
In “Marginados”, visual artist Mateus Morbeck utilizes artificial intelligence to create digital portraits of Brazilian exiles from 1966 to 1985. Continue reading »
Realistic Paintings by Tomona Matsukawa Take Fragments of Everyday Life and Reconstruct Them
The realistic and somewhat theatrical oil paintings of Kyoto-based artist Tomona Matsukawa are inspired by interactions with other women of her generation, frequently strangers. The artist uses startling statements or unforgettable conversation events to inspire her subject matter and title. Continue reading »
The Legacy of Paul Sougy: Mid-Century Scientific Illustrations that Influenced a Generation
Paul Sougy’s mid-Century collaboration with Dr. Louis Thomas Jérôme Auzoux resulted in a series of stunning scientific illustrations. Originally intended as large pull-down charts for classroom walls, Sougy’s work influenced an entire generation of French children. Despite the impact of his work, little is known about the man himself. Continue reading »
Human Creativity on Display: T-Rex Sketch Completed in a Way that Could Never be Replicated by AI
An @anloremi on Twitter recently posed a challenge to users on the social media platform: complete a T-rex image to prove that human art cannot be replaced by artificial intelligence. Continue reading »
Artist Studies Psychoanalysis And Visualize The States Of The Subconscious In Her Bizarre Sculptures
According to Polina Verbytska: “I have always been interested in how the human psyche is arranged. I was especially interested in psychoanalysis because I believe that the most important thing in our lives is not outside, but inside. Also, I feel that there are many things inside us that are difficult to describe in words. so I began to visualize my feelings in sculpture. Continue reading »
