Nostalgia Meets Futurism: The Unique Art of Maxine Gregson
Maxine Gregson’s unique and captivating artworks blend together nostalgia and futurism, creating a style that has been described as “nostalgic futurism.” Her creative process involves using postcards, magazines, and her own photography, along with snippets of lyrics and literature, to create pieces that are both beautiful and thought-provoking. Continue reading »
Rare Behind-The-Scenes Photos of Audrey Hepburn With Orangey the Cat in ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’ in 1961
Holly Golightly’s cat in the iconic 1961 movie Breakfast at Tiffany’s was famously described as a “poor slob without a name.” However, in real life, the cat actor who played the part of Cat was anything but. His name was Orangey, and he was a star in his own right, with a reputation as one of Hollywood’s most sought-after feline actors. Continue reading »
Matra Sports Jet: The French Sports Car Gifted to Yuri Gagarin
The Matra Djet is a renowned French sports car that was originally designed and sold by René Bonnet. The car was first introduced in June 1962 under the name René Bonnet Djet, and it was the world’s first rear mid-engined production road car. Over the years, different versions of the car were produced and sold under various names that included Matra-Bonnet Djet, Matra Sports Djet, and finally, Matra Sports Jet. Continue reading »
Anne Lee Patterson Photographed by Alfred Cheney Johnston, ca. 1930
In these vintage model shoot photos, we see Miss Anne posing in a diaphanous covering designed by ‘Erte’ and wearing high heels. She sports short hair and looks stunning. The photographer was a longtime close friend of hers. Miss Anne was not only crowned Miss USA in 1931 but also performed in the Ziegfeld Follies during the same year. Continue reading »
Vintage Propaganda Posters of Spanish Civil War in 1937
1st May – We will attack!, 1937
The Spanish Civil War, fought from 1936 to 1939, was a complex conflict between the Republicans and Nationalists, both vying for control over Spain’s government and its future. The Republicans supported the left-leaning Popular Front government of the Second Spanish Republic and consisted of various socialist, communist, separatist, anarchist, and republican parties. On the other hand, the Nationalists were an alliance of Falangists, monarchists, conservatives, and traditionalists led by General Francisco Franco. Continue reading »
Beautiful Photos and The Story of Edsel Ford’s Model 40 Special Speedster
In the early 1930s, Edsel B. Ford, the President of Ford Motor Company, commissioned his styling chief, Eugene T. “Bob” Gregorie, to create a unique roadster with limited production potential. Gregorie sketched various alternatives before building a 1/25th scale model, which he tested in a small wind tunnel. The resulting car, based on the 1934 Ford (also known as Model 40), became known as the Model 40 Special Speedster. Continue reading »
The Fend Flitzer: The Invalid Carriage that Paved the Way for Messerschmitt Kabinenroller Microcars
The Fend Flitzer was a three-wheeled vehicle designed and built by Fritz Fend in Rosenheim, Germany in 1948. Fend, a former aeronautical engineer and technical officer in the Luftwaffe, initially produced a tricycle invalid carriage with a front wheel that was steered by handlebars and powered by a mechanism actuated by pushing back and forth on the handlebars. Soon after, the tricycle was offered with a 38 cc Victoria two-stroke proprietary engine normally used for motorizing bicycles. Continue reading »
The Autochrome: A Revolutionary but Brief Moment in Photography History
The Autochrome was a groundbreaking photographic process that revolutionized the industry in the early 20th century. Developed by the Société Lumière in 1907, the Autochrome was the first industrial color photography process available to the public. American photographer Edward Steichen even described it as the “most beautiful process that photography has ever given us to translate nature.” This new process quickly gained popularity and created a craze for color photography. Continue reading »
Capturing the Unbridled Hysteria of Beatlemania: LIFE Photographer Stan Wayman’s Portraits of Fans at the Beatles’ First US Concert
The Beatles are undoubtedly one of the most iconic bands in the history of popular music. Their influence on music and culture is immeasurable, with their impact felt not just in their home country of the UK, but across the world. Beyond the impact their music had on everyone from Bob Dylan and the Beach Boys to Jimi Hendrix and The Rolling Stones, The Beatles also sparked the era-defining phenomenon known as Beatlemania. Continue reading »
The Rhino: An Inventor’s Visionary Solution for Off-Road and Highway Transportation From The 1950s
Rhino’s tilting hemispheroidal wheels adjust to variable heights on uneven terrain.
Back in 1954, inventor Elie Aghnides was struck by an idea that would revolutionize the way we think about off-road vehicles. As he watched a caterpillar tractor muscling dirt around in New York City’s Central Park, he couldn’t help but wonder why such a powerful machine was limited to a maximum speed of 25 mph and plagued by frequent tread breaks. Continue reading »
Pachimon: The Amazing Obscure Kaiju Collectible Cards From The 70’s
Kyuradorosu (vampire monster)/ Height: 5 meters/ Weight: 800 kilograms/ From Chiba
In the 1970s, kaiju and tokusatsu were all the rage in Japan, inspiring Yokopro to create Pachimon. These collectible cards featured several “Pachimon,” monsters based on popular kaiju series such as Godzilla, Gamera, and the Ultra Series. These monsters were often depicted attacking famous cities and places, making them all the more exciting for fans. Continue reading »
Caitlyn Grabenstein Creates Surreal Collages That Combine Past And The Future Into Retrofuturistic Surrealism
Caitlyn Grabenstein is a renowned collage artist, whose work is characterized by surreal, photorealistic digital collages that combine the past and the future into retro-futuristic artwork. Her art project, @Cult.Class, features otherworldly themes, retrofuturistic surrealism, and science fiction. Continue reading »
The Superb Retro Inspired Collages by Figaro Many
His name is Tomasz aka Figaro Many, hailing from a small town in Poland. Tomasz began creating collages a year ago and it quickly turned into his passion. He enjoys merging the styles of vintage ads, posters, or magazine covers with something unconventional that appears amusing or provocative. Additionally, Tomasz has interests in music and movies. Continue reading »
Meet Jean Carlu, A Pioneer of Graphic Design and Branding
Jean Carlu was a French graphic designer who was born in 1900 in Bonnières-sur-Seine. He began his career as a professional poster designer in 1919 after winning a competition held by a dental aids producer called Glycodont in 1918. Continue reading »
Customizing the 1940 Mercury: A Classic Car with Endless Possibilities
The 1940 Mercury is a classic car that has been widely appreciated for its unique design and customization potential. Introduced by Ford Motor Co. in 1939, the Mercury was positioned between the low-priced Ford V-8 and the luxurious Lincoln Zephyr V-12, filling the gap in the market for a mid-range vehicle. Continue reading »
Meet Romain Courtois, an Artist Who Creates Modern Pixel Art with a Vintage Twist
Romain Courtois is a French illustrator and art director whose exceptional talent for pixel art has caught the eye of many art enthusiasts. His unique style of 8-bit artwork draws heavily from old school video games of the early ’80s and ’90s, paying tribute to those classic games while also adding his own modern flair. Continue reading »
Introducing La Modiste Universelle, a Fashion Magazine with Original Hat Designs From the 19th Century
La Modiste Universelle, established in 1876, was a prominent illustrated magazine for women’s fashion. Printed on high-quality paper and adorned with watercolor, it presented four unique hat designs every month. The publication was a part of Société des Journals de Mode, which included other prominent magazines like Le Moniteur de la Mode and La France Elegante. It had a vast distribution network, ensuring its readership spanned across borders. Continue reading »
The Futuristic Hispano-Suiza H6B Dubonnet Xenia: A Unique Luxury Car from a Bygone Era
Imagine cruising down the road in a car that is unlike any other. That is precisely what French pilot and racing car driver André Dubonnet did in 1938 when he commissioned the Hispano-Suiza H6B Dubonnet Xenia. The Spanish automobile manufacturer Hispano-Suiza built this one-of-a-kind luxury car on the chassis of the H6B and gave it a distinctive new look. Continue reading »
Exploring Fantastical Worlds with German Designer and Illustrator Sandro Rybak
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 »
The Visionary Austrian Engineer Who Gave Birth to a Housekeeping Robot in the 1950s
In a world where women have fought tirelessly for their freedom and autonomy, it seems the answer to their dreams may come in the form of a robot. A robot that can do everything from answering phones to pouring a cup of tea without spilling a single drop. And who is the mastermind behind this technological breakthrough? None other than Viennese engineer Claus Scholz. Continue reading »
Unusual Japanese Sunglasses of 1966
In 1966, Japan introduced some unique and unusual sunglasses that caught the attention of fashion enthusiasts worldwide. These sunglasses were unlike anything seen before and included designs such as “lime glasses” and “feet glasses.” Continue reading »
Weird Advertising for a Weird Car: Balloon-Wheeled Citroen DS, 1959
Back in 1959, Citroen’s communication department was on a mission to prove to the world that their ID and DS models were in a league of their own. And what better way to do that than to take a car, perch it on four balloons, and float it in the middle of a lake? It’s like they always say: “When you want to showcase comfort, just combine air and water and hope for the best!” Continue reading »
Stunning Vintage Advertising of 1948-49 Futuramic Oldsmobile
The Oldsmobile Series 70 was a full-size midrange automobile produced by Oldsmobile between the 1939 and 1950 model years. During this time period, Oldsmobiles occupied an unusual “middle” position in General Motors’ hierarchy of automobile brands. While Chevrolet and Pontiac were budget-priced models, and Buick and Cadillac were the luxury brands, Oldsmobiles fell somewhere in between. Continue reading »
Photographer by Ruth Orkin Captured Stunning Color Photographs of New York City in the 1950s
Ruth Orkin was a trailblazing photojournalist and filmmaker, whose passion for photography began at a young age. Born in Boston, Orkin grew up in Hollywood during the 1920s and 1930s, and was gifted her first camera, a 39 cent Univex, at the age of 10. It was a gift that would change the course of her life. Continue reading »
Nostalgic Photos of Kurt Cobain Wearing a “Hi, How Are You” T-Shirt
The impact of Kurt Cobain on the music scene of the early 90s is undeniable, but it’s important to recognize the influence of other artists, particularly those like Daniel Johnston who never quite achieved mainstream success. Continue reading »
