Dark, Fantasy, Cinematic Artworks and Character Design by Alexandre Chaudret

Alexandre Chaudret, is a Paris-based art director and concept artist known for dark fantasy, creature design, and cinematic illustration. Continue reading »

Jules-Alexandre Grün’s Iconic Posters From the Belle Époque

Jules-Alexandre Grün (1868–1938) was a French artist renowned for his vibrant paintings and posters that captured the lively elegance of Belle Époque Paris. Continue reading »

John Hassall’s Brilliant Posters From the Turn of the Century

John hassall 1

Meet John Hassall, the undisputed “Poster King” of turn-of-the-century Britain. A pivotal figure in the Golden Age of Illustration, Hassall (1868–1948) transformed the nation’s streets into a vibrant public gallery. Continue reading »

Alphonse Mucha’s Beautiful Vintage Posters of the Late 1800s

Alphonse mucha 1

Alphonse Mucha (1860–1939) was a Czech painter and graphic artist who played a defining role in the Art Nouveau movement. Continue reading »

Beautiful Vintage Art Nouveau Posters by Henri Privat-Livemont

Henri privat livemont 1

Henri Privat-Livemont (1861–1936) was a Belgian Art Nouveau artist known for his elegant poster designs featuring idealized female figures and floral motifs. Continue reading »

Impressive Posters by Albert Guillaume From the Late 19th Century

0

Albert Guillaume, born in Paris in 1873, was a French painter and caricaturist celebrated for his satirical illustrations and striking Belle Époque posters. Continue reading »

Henri Thiriet’s Striking Posters from the Belle Époque Era

Henri thiriet 1

Henri Thiriet (1873–1946) was a talented French artist celebrated for his striking Art Nouveau creations. Hailing from Épinal, he pursued his craft in Paris as a lithographer and gained prominence between 1890 and 1910 for designing eye-catching advertising posters for brands such as Omega and Dayton Cycles. Continue reading »

Beautiful Illustrations & Street Art by Antonia Lev

[0

Antonia Lev creates from the heart, turning walls into powerful stories that speak to strength and connection. Continue reading »

Beautiful Vintage Posters Illustrated by Gaspar Camps i Junyent in the 1900s

Gaspar Camps I Junyent 1

Gaspar Camps i Junyent (1874–1942) was a renowned Spanish draughtsman, illustrator, and painter who was significantly influenced by modernism and advertising. Continue reading »

A Hymn To Nature In Beautiful Illustrated Plates by Émile-Allain Séguy’s, 1925

Emile Allain Seguys Insectes Plate 1 1024x1536

Émile-Allain Séguy, a French designer of the Art Deco and Art Nouveau eras, published *Insectes* in 1925 to showcase his fascination with insects, which he regarded as “mechanic wonders” that fueled his richly detailed interior design concepts. Continue reading »

Amazing Posters Illustrated by Hugo Laubi in the Early 20th Century

0

Swiss illustrator and graphic artist Hugo Laubi (1888–1959) studied in Munich, Paris, and London before returning to Zurich in 1918 to create advertising posters and tourism motifs, including designs for the 1928 Winter Olympics in St. Moritz. Continue reading »

Fun And Bold Tufted Creations By Cléa Delogu

[image] 602189

Cléa Delogu, better known as Lala Touffe, is an artist who brings vibrant, textured creations to life. From her Paris studio, she crafts rugs, wall hangings, and other soft furnishings using a tufting gun, all distinguished by their bold patterns and whimsical designs. Continue reading »

Superb 3D Prehistoric and Fantasy Bestiarium Creations of Florent Desailly

0

Florent Desailly is a French freelance creature concept artist and digital sculptor based in Paris. Specializing in intricate and imaginative creature designs, his work often embodies a dark fantasy aesthetic. Desailly is self-taught, honing a distinctive style that has gained significant recognition in the digital art world. Continue reading »

Beautiful Illustrations and Editorials by Gilles Warmoes

[0

Gilles Warmoes is a Paris-based illustrator and art director known for blending eclectic influences, from American comics and advertising to animation and the dramatic contrasts of Italian and Flemish art. Continue reading »

Wonderful Portraits of Teenage Sophie Marceau in Her Debut Films “La Boum” (1980) and “La Boum 2” (1982)

0

In La Boum (1980) and La Boum 2 (1982), Sophie Marceau starred as Vic Beretton, a teenager navigating first loves, friendships, and family challenges. Her natural performance made her an instant star, especially among European youth. Continue reading »

Impressive Posters Illustrated by Georges de Feure in the Late 19th Century

Georges De Feure 1

Georges de Feure (1868–1943) was a French artist known for his work in the Symbolist and Art Nouveau movements. Continue reading »

Captivating Vintage Photos of Pneumatic Tube Messaging Systems

Pneumatic Tube 1

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

Impressive Vintage Posters Designed by Eric de Coulon

Eric De Coulon 1

Born in Neuchâtel in 1888, Swiss artist Eric de Coulon, who studied architecture at ETH Zurich and later moved to Paris, is best remembered for inventing the “lettre sujet” technique, designing tourist posters in an elegant Art Deco style, and creating dynamic compositions for the Klausenrennen car races, before his death in 1956 at age 68. Continue reading »

Wild Animals On The Streets Of European Cities In Photo Collages By Česlovas Česnakevičius

Photo 2024 05 28 16 14 41

Lithuanian artist Česlovas Česnakevičius (previously) enjoys creating photomontages depicting wild animals roaming the streets of European cities. Continue reading »

Daredevil Photographer Traveled Around The World To Take Pictures Of Beautiful Abandoned Places

0

Dimitri Bourriau, a Paris-based architectural photographer, presents a series of unique masterpieces that beckon us to explore the mysterious and suggestive ambiance of neglected sites. Continue reading »

Atmospheric Black and White Photographs of Paris by Night in the Early 1930s

Paris By Night Brassai 1

In the early 1930s, Brassaï, the pseudonym for Gyula Halász, captured the essence of Paris at night through stunning black-and-white photographs, showcasing both its elegance and its underbelly. Continue reading »

Street Artists “Сorrected” the Labelling of Jewish Homes and Flats in Paris

1
Reuters/Lucien Libert

The symbols were stenciled in blue along the walls of multiple buildings in the 14th arrondissement of Paris, leaving prosecutors questioning whether they can determine the incidents are antisemitic. Continue reading »

Fabulous Photographs From the “Bubble” Series by Melvin Sokolsky in 1963

0

In 1963, New York City-based photographer and film director Melvin Sokolsky (1933–2022) produced the “Bubble” series of photographs depicting fashion models “floating” in giant clear plastic bubbles suspended in midair above the River Seine in Paris. Continue reading »

March 31, 1889: The Eiffel Tower Is Opened

1

The Eiffel Tower was built to be the entrance to the 1889 World’s Fair in Paris. Construction was started by Gustave Eiffel’s company in January 1887 and completed in March 1889. Continue reading »

A Collection of Incredible Rare Color Photographs of France in World War I

Serving in the French Army, photographer Fernand Cuville (1887–1927) continued the autochromists’ tradition of recording the world around them in great detail. These color photographs were taken by Cuville in 1917. His photos capture French soldiers in everyday situations, including cleaning their clothes and eating lunch. They also show war’s destruction in scenes of crumbling buildings and ruined landscapes. Continue reading »