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The Zep Diner, a Popular Eating Place at Hollywood Modeled on the Lines of a Zeppelin, in the 1930s

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The Zep Diner, a Zeppelin-shaped eatery, opened in Los Angeles in the early 1930s at 515 W. Florence Avenue near S. Figueroa. Continue reading »

Hen and Chickens Cycle: In 1882, Edward Burstow Designed The Pentacycle Specifically For Delivering Post

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Victorian Sussex showcased remarkable displays of engineering ingenuity, where inventors tackled various cycling challenges from bumpy unpaved roads to the impracticalities of woolen clothing with boundless enthusiasm and creativity. Continue reading »

The Cult of the UAZ-452: Why Dutch Campers Are Obsessed with the Russian “Bukhanka”

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In an unexpected twist of cultural fascination, the rugged Russian UAZ-452, known as “Bukhanka” (meaning “loaf” due to its boxy shape), has become a beloved icon among Dutch camping enthusiasts. Continue reading »

Captivating Vintage Photos of Pneumatic Tube Messaging Systems

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Pneumatic tube systems, dating back to the late 18th century, were first implemented by the post office to connect buildings. Continue reading »

Curiosity Art and WeArtDoing Have Created a Captivating Series That Transforms Famous Pop Culture Icons Into Fluid Artworks

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“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 »

Humorous But Sad Illustrations By Santiago Bara That Might Make You Reflect On Life

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In today’s world, life can be pretty strange and absurd, a craziness that isn’t new but now seems omnipresent, and while it might seem confusing and hard to make sense of, that’s not always a bad thing; artist Santiago Bara from Spain, who initially started drawing cartoons for practice, now uses this absurdity as inspiration for his simple yet humorous and thought-provoking illustrations, which have gained him over 8,000 Instagram followers and help people notice the weirdness of modern life. 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 »

The Intersection of Typographical Art and Cultural Transformation in the 1960 and 1970s

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Alan Riddell’s Typewriter Art (1975) features 119 typographical artworks by 65 artists from 18 countries, spanning from the 1890s to the 1970s. Riddell links this medium to the concrete poetry movement, emphasizing the importance of typographical effects over verbal meaning. Continue reading »

Artist Eslam Mohammed Transforms MSI Mouse into Ornamental Baroque Art

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Eslam Mohammed reimagines everyday tech with his Ornamental MSI Mouse, trading typical gamer aesthetics for a sophisticated, baroque-inspired design. Continue reading »

Art of Retro-Futurism in Jack Wang’s Tva Computer Design

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The TVA Multifunctional Computer, inspired by Marvel’s “Loki,” merges retro charm with futuristic technology, crafted by 3D modeler Jack Wang. Continue reading »

The Ethereal Artistry and Haunting Hyperrealism in Photographs by Alexander Berdin-Lazursky

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Alexander Berdin-Lazursky’s photography exudes a crisp elegance that is both striking and flawlessly beautiful. Continue reading »

Takahiro Miyashita’s Architectural Artistry in Hi-End Speaker Design

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When fashion intersects with technology, it can lead to remarkable innovations. Celebrated fashion designer Takahiro Miyashita has branched into audio design, introducing a speaker that masterfully combines visual artistry with acoustic innovation. Continue reading »

Meet Giulia Rosa, The Artist Who Creates Intimate Illustrations of Modern Life

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Art is a window to our souls, revealing our deepest feelings and thoughts. Sometimes, we meet artists who can capture these emotions so well that we feel a bond with them, as if they know us. Continue reading »

Once Upon The Time: A Project Where Modern Meet Retro

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Originally hailing from Buenos Aires, Argentina, Luli Kibudi is a proficient graphic designer who now resides in Barcelona, Spain. With extensive experience in the realms of marketing and advertising, branding, and editorial design, Luli has carved her niche in the creative industry. Continue reading »

Exploring Fantastical Worlds with German Designer and Illustrator Sandro Rybak

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When it comes to creating rich, otherworldly illustrations, German designer Sandro Rybak knows how to set the scene. With a trusty Wacom tablet and an eye for texture, contrast, and pattern, Sandro builds intricate flat worlds that belong firmly in the fantasy genre. Continue reading »

Jappari Bugs: Limited and Handmade NFT Series of Plush Insects Designed by Vakho Jappari

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Each artwork features a one-of-a-kind beetle which has a unique story, differentiated by diverse colors, bodies, and patterns – some traits are much rarer than others. Continue reading »

The Future of Shoe Fashion Shown by Designers From Florence

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Florence-based brand AVAVAV has unveiled its vision of the future or what we might want to wear in the years to come. Controversial to some and adored by others, the collection featuring four-toed monster shoes and boots is more than meets the eye. Continue reading »

M1NDBR0K3N: The Superb 3D Modern Design Artworks of Alex Pevchev

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Creative director and 3D artist Alexander is not your average creative – having discovered his love for creativity and design, he found little use for his Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Finance. Continue reading »

Artist Reveals What’s Wrong With Our Modern Society In These Satirical Illustrations

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Sometimes it seems like a simpler life would be more fulfilling and healthy because modern life can be depressing. Almost everyone today exchanges their time for money. Continue reading »

Art For Adults: The Modern Pin-Ups by Gabriele Pennacchioli

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Italian pin-up artist Gabriele Pennacchioli (previously featured) works for a number of world-renowned animation studios. The women in Gabriele’s works differ radically from the traditional and classic pin-up images of women in that they are modern, feminine and confident. Continue reading »

The Superb Experimental & Creative Digital Artworks of Solwhi Park

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Intense, bold, colorful, and full of glitches. Those are some of the words we can use to describe the visually-striking work of Sol Whi Park, known online as Visualocto, an experimental and self-taught South Korean designer whose work keeps stopping whoever stumbles upon it through social media. Continue reading »

The Superb Modern Graphic Design by Kushagra Gupta

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Kushagra Gupta is a graphic designer and visual artist, living in India, who loves nature and that’s always a starting (and ending) point for a lot of his artworks. Continue reading »

Artist Illustrates Modern Life Struggles In A Sarcastic Way

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Have you ever caught yourself saying something about how life is a soup and you’re a fork? Well then, artist Chiara Cosentino has some illustrations you might relate to. Chiara discusses modern issues and puts a lot of sincerity into her art, making it easy for people to identify with her work. Continue reading »

German Artist Shows What’s Problematic About Modern Societies In His Illustrations

Art is a perfect way to communicate and highlight all the issues and problems that arise. It is also a means to open people’s eyes and let them finally see things that were swept under the rug and not touched for the longest time. Continue reading »

“Victorious”: The Chromatic Experiences of Ar-jin-tai

Ar-jin-tai is a graphic and typographic designer from Thailand. He is very active in experimenting with chrome and post-design styling. Continue reading »