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Whimsical Cigarette Ad Posters Illustrated by Juan Carlos Huergo in the Early 20th Century

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Early 20th-century cigarette ads glamorized smoking as a symbol of sophistication, elegance, and modernity, using stylish imagery and catchy slogans like “More doctors smoke Camels” and “It’s Toasted” to imply quality and safety. 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 »

Symbiosis Of Retro And Modernity: Russian Car By Bilenkin Vintage

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This may dispel all the stereotypes of the Russian automotive design. New Russian car Bilenkin Vintage which was represented at Dubai International Motor Show 2015, is astonishing with its charm and elegancy. The car body and interior are made in the beautiful retro style, but engine and the technical side are based on BMW 3 Series. Continue reading »

Superheroes of Modernity Meet with Superheroes of Pop Culture

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Superheroes. This series of five maquette-like sculptures attemts to act as a humorous link between the early 20th century Masters of art and design that shaped modernity, with contemporay icons of pop culture. It’s all about interrelation and continuity. Materials used to make the pieces are: cardboard, wood, acrylic colours, sand, glitter, foamboard, printed paper, remodeled figurines (scale 1:50) & glue. Photography by Michalis Dalanikas & Dimitris Polychroniadis. Continue reading »