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Make ’em Cry: Melancholic Illustrations by Kirsten Rothbart

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Kirsten Rothbart, a talented Berlin-based illustrator, creates intricate, imaginative scenes inspired by 90s cartoons, punk rock, and Japanese manga, blending nostalgia with a bold, edgy vibe. Her vibrant art, filled with unique characters and rich atmosphere, invites viewers to explore the details and imagine the untold stories behind each piece. Continue reading »

Funhouse Mirror: The Controversial AI-Photography by Charlie Engman

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Charlie Engman is a New York-based artist, educator, and the art director of the sustainable fashion brand Collina Strada. Continue reading »

Spectacular Winning Photos from the International Landscape Photographer of the Year 2024

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The 11th annual International Landscape Photographer of the Year competition has announced its 2024 winners, showcasing breathtaking imagery from around the globe. Continue reading »

100 Views of Tokyo: Beautiful Illustrations by Shinji Tsuchimochi

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Shinji Tsuchimochi is a Tokyo-based illustrator renowned for his contemporary interpretations of traditional Japanese ukiyo-e art. Continue reading »

Absolutely Superb Minimalist Black and White Photos Captured Winter Scenes in Japan in the 1950s and 1960s

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Asano Kiichi (1914–1993), born in Kameoka, Kyoto Prefecture, moved to Kyoto City as a child, where he was deeply influenced by the city’s arts and traditions. Continue reading »

The Emotional Depth of Landscapes in Digital Art and Illustration by Denis Istomin

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Denis Istomin is a digital artist renowned for his enchanting, atmospheric illustrations, specializing in landscapes and environment designs. Continue reading »

Emotional Pencil Portraits by Toh-Yasu

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Toh-Yasu (藤保) is a Japanese artist known for creating highly emotive and intricate pencil portraits. Continue reading »

This Japanese Artist Carves Playful Narratives Into Tree Leaves

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Japanese artist Lito, diagnosed with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), uses his hyper-focus to create intricate kirie (cut paper) art from fallen leaves. Continue reading »

Minimalistic and Elegant Wire Sculptures by Tomohiro Inaba

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Japanese artist Tomohiro Inaba crafts iron sculptures that portray figures in the process of transformation, appearing as if they are dissolving into thin air. His work, often inspired by wild animals and folk tales, features solid forms unraveling into delicate lines, creating a striking contrast between presence and absence. Continue reading »

Hamster Combat: This Artist Shows The Life Of This Adorable Hamster

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Japanese artist Gotte uses charming watercolor illustrations of Sukeroku, an adorable hamster, to capture the whimsy of everyday human-like tasks, making even the simplest activities irresistibly cute. Continue reading »

Honda Revives Iconic 1984 HP-X Concept for Pebble Beach 2024

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Honda is gearing up to showcase a piece of automotive history at the 2024 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance with the restored 1984 HP-X Concept. This unveiling is a historic moment, as it marks the first Japanese vehicle entry at the prestigious event in over 50 years. Continue reading »

Stunning Photos of the Restored 1984 Honda HP-X Concept

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Honda will reveal the restored 1984 HP-X Concept at the 2024 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, marking a significant moment as the first Japanese vehicle at the event in over 50 years. Continue reading »

Beautiful Floral Organic Creations by Raku Inoue

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Japanese artist Raku Inoue‘s latest work reimagines beloved pop culture characters from iconic franchises like Super Mario Bros, Pokemon, and Stranger Things as stunning floral masterpieces using organic materials like flowers, leaves, and stems. Continue reading »

Spectacular Award-Winning Photos Of The Prix De La Photographie Awards

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The Prix De La Photographie Awards, a prestigious global photography competition, has highlighted the exceptional talents of photographers worldwide, showcasing honorable mention photos across diverse categories like portrait, nature, fine art, and architecture. Each winning image tells a compelling story with remarkable skill, demonstrating the versatility and depth of contemporary photography, celebrating its power to evoke emotion, tell stories, and offer new perspectives. Continue reading »

Beautiful Illustrations by Kensuke Okazoe

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Kensuke Okazoe, an award-winning artist based in Kyoto, creates intricate contemporary artworks inspired by Japanese culture and tradition, featuring traditional designs, captivating characters, and natural symbols, and has worked on diverse projects including advertisements, book covers, and graphic design. Continue reading »

The Superb Vaporwave Neon Pop Illustrations by Dale Lendl

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Dale Lendl, also known as heymoonly, is a Filipino artist who creates electrifying cyberpunk illustrations in his “Neon Pop” series, blending internet culture, pop art, vaporwave visuals, and Japanese elements into bold, high-contrast compositions featuring strong female characters with a nostalgic 80s and 90s vibe. Continue reading »

This Korean Artist Imagines Herself as The Real-Life Cyber Doll

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Ji Soo aka EZ, merges technology with art in a fresh and personal way, using herself as a canvas to blend digital and physical elements. Continue reading »

Incredible 3D Post-Design by Amano

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I love the style of modern post design, it’s an incredible combination of 3D, tribal aesthetics, 90s Japanese design hitech and broken typography. Continue reading »

Amazing Vintage Illustrations Of Japanese Anthropomorphic Frogs and Toads

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The Japanese term “kimo-kawaii” means “cute and ugly,” often describing anthropomorphic frogs and toads in art. Continue reading »

Japanese Food Artist Tomoko Shibata Creates Amazing Lunchboxes

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Tomoko Shibata, a food artist from Japan, has truly mastered the art of lunchbox design. From recreating famous cartoon characters to crafting festive themes for Christmas and Halloween, her creations are almost too cute to eat. Continue reading »

Bizarre Smallpox Illustration from The Japanese Manuscript, ca. 1720

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This captivating watercolor illustration is a page from “Toshin seiyo” (The Essentials of Smallpox), a two-volume Japanese manuscript on smallpox. Continue reading »

Hiro Ando’s Modern Take on the Ancient Artistic Traditions of Japan

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Hiro Ando, a notable artist who began his career in 1995 after graduating from the University of Art, has a distinct style that reflects both modern and traditional Japanese elements. Continue reading »

Peek into Espionage’s Past: A Look at Fascinating Vintage Spy Cameras

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This photo collection showcases a remarkable range of vintage cameras, including some ingeniously disguised as everyday items. Highlights include a camera hidden in a matchbox, one designed as a pocket watch for covert operations dating back to the 1880s, and others mimicking books, cigarette packs, binoculars, radios, and even handguns. Continue reading »

Anton Frolov’s Iconic Futurism

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At the beginning of his career, Anton combined the laconism of Japanese manga and the plasticity of iconography in his works. Continue reading »

The Superb 1980s Hyper-Realistic Illustrations by Japanese Artist Masao Saito

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Masao Saito, the illustrator, is celebrated for his proficiency with the airbrush, a tool he has utilized to create images that are strikingly realistic, yet carry a dreamlike quality. Continue reading »