This Artist Creates Pre‑apocalyptic Pop‑surreal Paintings With Glossy Humour And Horror Reframing Death And Consumer Culture
Tyler Tilley is a Canadian‑born surreal pop artist currently based in Thailand, known for “cute & weird” oil paintings that mash up pop‑culture icons, horror, kitsch and dark humour. Continue reading »
Sebastian Krüger Creates Large‑format Grotesquely Distorted Celebrity Portraits
Sebastian Krüger is a German painter famous for large, hyper‑real yet grotesquely distorted portraits of rock stars and pop‑culture icons, especially The Rolling Stones. His work sits between fine art and caricature: highly detailed acrylic “personality portraits” that exaggerate features while amplifying character, attitude, and theatrical presence. Continue reading »
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 »
The Nostalgic Pop Cartoon Mash-up Illustrations of Aaron Craig
Australian artist Aaron Craig transforms childhood icons into bold, surreal hybrids through his distinctive Pop Mash style. Continue reading »
Crazy Wax Sculptures Of Famous People That Spark Fascination And Laughter
While wax figures often evoke images of polished museum displays, Brazilian sculptor Arlindo Armacollo brings a wildly unconventional twist to the genre from his small hometown. Continue reading »
“Eye of the Sun”: The Superb Psychedelic Collage Art Works of Manzel Bowman
American artist Manzel Bowman envisions a cosmic future infused with African heritage, where ancestral mysticism merges with futuristic technology. Continue reading »
Funny (or Not) Studio Portraits That Defined 1980s Men’s Styles
Bold portraits of 1980s men’s fashion showcase oversized blazers, graphic sweaters, mullets, mustaches, and mirrored sunglasses. Each look reflects personal identity, shaped by pop icons, streetwear, and corporate cool. Style was loud, expressive, and confidently eclectic. Fashion blurred gender norms and embraced individuality. The decade’s attitude is stitched into every silhouette. Continue reading »
This Artist Shows How Beloved Characters Have Evolved Over Time
Over time, iconic characters have undergone major transformations from their original appearances in games and television to their modern-day looks. Continue reading »
The Superb Detailed Resin Sculptures & Pop Art Toys by Tracy Tubera
Tracy Tubera’s work is a bold fusion of graffiti, anime, and comic book aesthetics, creating a visual style that is instantly recognizable. Continue reading »
Artist Simone Post Creates Delicious Objects and Installations That Look Like Candy
Simone Post, born in 1990 in Utrecht, grew up surrounded by creativity, with her mother’s sewing classes shaping her love for textiles. Continue reading »
Famous Pop Characters in Funny Playful Caricatures by Derek Ortega
Derek Ortega, an LA-based artist, skillfully captures the personalities of pop culture icons and celebrities in his illustrations and caricatures, featuring stars like Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, and Lionel Messi. Continue reading »
Stunning Paper Toys by Rafa Miqueleto
Brazilian graphic designer and illustrator Rafa Miqueleto reimagines music legends as vibrant, quirky paper toys, blending craftsmanship with digital techniques. Continue reading »
Artist Duo Reimagine Pop Culture Icons As Collectible Toys
London-based artists Joseph Lattimer and Caitlin Derer create collectible art toys inspired by pop culture icons like Freddie Mercury, the Beatles, and Queen Elizabeth. Continue reading »
Reviving Nostalgia: Hauntingly Playful Toys by Coté Escrivá
Coté Escrivá, a Spanish artist, creates playful character designs inspired by nostalgic childhood themes, with notable collaborations with Thunder Mates on limited-edition resin toys. Continue reading »
The Superb Architectural Paintings by Tobias Stutz
Tobias Stutz, a German artist, draws inspiration from the Bauhaus era, reinterpreting historical references to create captivating, dreamlike oil paintings. His work, characterized by the absence of human figures, emphasizes minimalist expression and the structural clarity influenced by icons like Frank Lloyd Wright and Edward Hopper. Continue reading »
Beautiful Photos of Sharon Tate Taken by Orlando Suero in 1966
Born in 1925 in New York, photographer Orlando Suero began his journey with a Kodak Jiffy camera in 1939. Continue reading »
Curiosity Art and WeArtDoing Have Created a Captivating Series That Transforms Famous Pop Culture Icons Into Fluid Artworks
“Liquid Modernity” by Curiosity Art and WeArtDoing is a captivating series that transforms famous pop culture icons like Donald Duck, Mickey Mouse, AstroBoy, and Darth Vader into fluid, liquified artworks. Continue reading »
Artist Creates Unique Art Pieces Inspired by Vintage Action Figures, Capturing the Essence of Iconic Film and Tv Characters
Unlike mass-produced toys, artist Adam Perocchi meticulously handcrafts each figure, transforming beloved pop culture icons into bespoke collectibles. Each piece is presented in a blister pack, mimicking the nostalgic packaging of vintage action figures, complete with custom artwork and design elements specific to the character, enhancing their uniqueness and collectibility. Continue reading »
Exploring the Wide-Ranging Influences in Gabi de la Merced’s Artistry
Born in Madrid, Gabi de la Merced pursued traditional animation studies at the Madrid School of Film (ECAM). Alongside his work as a colorist for films and commercials, Merced also worked as an illustrator. Continue reading »
“Iconic Covers”: Russian Designer Represents Famous Album Covers as Icons
Evgeny Filatov is a multidisciplinary designer & art director based in Moscow, Russia. Let’s take a look at his successful and creative attempt to transform famous classic album covers into modern outlined icons. Continue reading »
Artist Illustrates How Our Favorite Characters Have Changed In Adorable Illustrations
LA-based artist Jeff Victor illustrates the evolution of iconic pop culture characters with an ‘adorkable’ twist. Today, he is back with a spin-off illustration series called Mini Evolution that shows our favorite characters before and after they went through a change. Whether it’s a secret superhero identity, character development, or different versions of the same character—you’ll surely enjoy a geeky recap of pop culture’s finest in Victor’s own cute style. Continue reading »
“Play With Your Food”: Pop Culture Icons Recreated With Sausages
BurpZine is an Instagram series created by pastry chef Erik Vernieuwe, in cooperation with photographer Kris De Smedt, in his spare time. The series is exactly what you think it is – sausages dressed as celebrities, art pieces, and cartoon characters. Continue reading »
“The Never Remembered”: The Superb Surreal Melted Portraits of Pop Icons by Anthony Rondinone
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Anthony Rondinone is an artist born and raised in the Bronx. He works with multiple different mediums two of the main ones being Oil and Ink. Continue reading »
“Icons Unmasked”: Alex Solis Unmasks Famous Characters in Hilarious Series of Illustrations
In an ongoing series entitled, “Icons Unmasked”, artist and illustrator Alex Solis imagines what the true identities of famous characters in tv and film might be. The Wisconsin-based artist uses a wacom tablet to draw his digital illustrations and he has amassed a huge following online for his entertaining artworks. Continue reading »
“Unnatural History”: Pop Culture Icons Undergo Taxonomic Studies With Vintage-Style Illustrations
Austin-based artist Chet Phillips offers a new spin on some of the most iconic movie characters of our time. In his latest artistic installment, the illustrator depicts pop culture icons as vintage, taxonomic pieces in his series entitled, “Unnatural History.” Continue reading »
