Mysterious Soviet Leningrad City in Noir and Atmospheric Photographs by Boris Smelov
Boris Smelov (1951–1998) was a prominent Russian photographer and one of the key figures of the Soviet underground art scene. Continue reading »
Dethrone The Dreamer: Stunning Dark Fantasy Concept Artworks Of Yuri Chuchmay
Yuri Chuchmay, born in Tyumen, Russia, is a highly skilled freelance concept artist and illustrator, celebrated for his contributions to dark fantasy, sci-fi, and horror genres. With over five years of professional experience, Chuchmay has worked with numerous music bands and game studios, creating striking illustrations that blend intricate detail with imaginative concepts. Continue reading »
The Superb Pixelated Folk-Inspired Designs, Calligraphy and Mural Patterns by Dmitrii Lamonov
Dmitrii Lamonov is a Russian artist known for blending traditional Russian art with digital aesthetics. Continue reading »
Amazing Winning Images Of The The 2024 Nature’s Best Photography Awards
Grand Prize: “Bengal Tigers” by Mangesh Ratnakar Desai, India
The 2024 Nature’s Best Photography International Awards highlighted breathtaking moments from around the globe, celebrating photographers who captured the beauty and power of Earth’s diverse ecosystems. From sweeping landscapes to intimate wildlife portraits, the award-winning images showcase nature’s grandeur and fragility, inspiring deeper appreciation and awareness for conservation. Continue reading »
The Emotional Depth of Landscapes in Digital Art and Illustration by Denis Istomin
Denis Istomin is a digital artist renowned for his enchanting, atmospheric illustrations, specializing in landscapes and environment designs. Continue reading »
Amazing Winning Photos from the 2024 Wildlife Photographer of the Year
The 2024 Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition has announced its winners from 59,228 submissions across 117 countries, showcasing the beauty and fragility of nature. Shane Gross, a Canadian marine conservation photojournalist, won the top prize for his stunning image “The Swarm of Life,” featuring a mesmerizing scene of western toad tadpoles underwater.
A selection of the top 100 images, celebrating the diversity of wildlife, will be displayed at the Natural History Museum in London until June 29, 2025, highlighting the importance of conservation through photography.
Overall Winner: “The Swarm Of Life” By Shane Gross, Canada
“Shane Gross looks under the surface layer of lily pads as a mass of western toad tadpoles swim past. Shane snorkelled in the lake for several hours, through carpets of lily pads. Continue reading »
Spectacular Winning Photos From The Nature TTL Photographer Of The Year 2024
Overall Winner: ‘Play the Game’ by Bence Máté, Hungary
The Nature TTL Photographer of the Year 2024 has revealed its winning images, showcasing stunning moments from the natural world. These captivating photos highlight the beauty and diversity of wildlife and landscapes. The competition celebrates the skill and creativity of photographers capturing nature at its finest. Continue reading »
Winning Photos From The 2024 Ocean Photographer Of The Year
1st place: Rafael Fernandez Caballero, Baja California Sur, Mexico
The 2024 Ocean Photographer of the Year competition showcased breathtaking underwater landscapes and marine wildlife, highlighting both the beauty of ocean ecosystems and the urgent need for conservation. Continue reading »
This Artist Creates Amazing Detailed Keyboard Keycaps
From the heart of Saint Petersburg, Russia, Elena has captivated the world with her intricate keycap designs. Continue reading »
Breathtaking Finalist Photos Of The 2024 Ocean Photographer Of The Year
Finalist, Wildlife Photographer of the Year: Jake Wilton, Conflict Islands, Papua New Guinea
The 2024 Ocean Photographer of the Year competition has revealed its remarkable finalists, showcasing breathtaking underwater images that capture the ocean’s beauty and mystery. With over $12,898 (£10,000) in prizes, the competition, hosted by Oceanographic Magazine, will announce the overall winner and top category awards next month. Continue reading »
Spectacular Still Life-Winning Photos From The 35 Photography Awards
1st Place Winner: Photo by MVO (Mark Orlov) Moldova
The 35 Photography Awards recently celebrated artistic excellence and technical prowess in still life photography, showcasing masterful images that transform everyday objects and floral compositions into extraordinary visual narratives through brilliant use of light, color, and composition. Continue reading »
Breathtaking Aerial-Winning Photos From The 9th Annual 35 Photography Awards
Tittu Thomas, India
The 9th Annual 35 Photography Awards recently showcased the awe-inspiring artistry of aerial photography, featuring a breathtaking collection of images capturing the world’s diverse landscapes. Continue reading »
Artist Paints Superb Pictures of The Snowy North of Russia, and Inspired by Her Trip to The Baikonur Cosmodrome
Nastya Miro is a Moscow realist artist, graduated from the School-Studio of Variety, Film and Television, All-Russian State University of Cinematography named after S.A. Gerasimova (VGIK). Continue reading »
This Artist Does Great Slavic Themed Tattoos
From the bustling streets of St. Petersburg emerges an artist with a passion deeply rooted in tradition and heritage: Meet Marie. The central theme of her art wasn’t an impulsive decision, but rather a heartfelt tribute to her origins. Continue reading »
Photographer Fyodor Savintsev Captures ‘The Dacha’, A Unique Soviet Phenomenon
The ‘dacha’, a wooden country house, holds a special place in the hearts of those from the former USSR. Continue reading »
Meet Fernando, The Enigmatic Street Artist Whose Masterpieces Speak Louder than Words
There’s a shroud of mystery surrounding a street artist and photographer known only by his pseudonym, Fernando. His real name is Eugeny and he hails from the Russian city of Kaliningrad. Continue reading »
What Life Looks Like in Russia, According to AI
A collection of amusing depictions of Russian life, created by AI based on user prompts, has begun to gain popularity on social platforms. It seems that foreign curiosity isn’t just satisfied with bread, but also with a humorous look at the Russian lifestyle. Continue reading »
A Deep Dive into Polina Alexeenko’s Manga-Inspired Illustrations
In the heart of Saint Petersburg, Russia, a dynamic artist named Polina Alexeenko is crafting a vibrant world that pulses with life and color. Polina’s artistic talent is undeniably exceptional, as seen in her playful and expressive illustrations that appear to leap off the canvas and into the imagination of the viewer. Continue reading »
Rediscovering Childhood Magic: Designer Kirill Kruglov’s ‘My Outskirts’ Coloring Book
In a world dominated by technology and virtual experiences, it’s refreshing to stumble upon a project that brings back the joys of childhood and encourages creativity beyond screens. Designer Kirill Kruglov has introduced an intriguing project called “My Outskirts,” a captivating coloring book aimed at those who grew up under a monotonous gray sky. Let’s delve into the fascinating details of this nostalgic masterpiece. Continue reading »
Unearthing Urban Artifacts with Andrey Syaylev’s Architectural Explorations
Single-type panel buildings, an iconic symbol of urban landscapes, hold a special place in the cultural fabric of many cities. These seemingly gloomy blocks of five-story buildings, with their warm yellow kitchen lights, floral curtains, and balconies brimming with life, have become more than just structures. They are artifacts, a testament to the passage of time, and have become a source of inspiration for contemporary creative practices. Continue reading »
An Artist Paints Stunning Melancholic Cityscapes of Her Hometown
Sasha Volodina, an artist from Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, raises the aesthetics of the urban landscape to a new level. By happy coincidence, the editorial team was lucky enough to get to her studio as part of a tour and talk to her in person for a while. Continue reading »
The Superb Atmospheric Surreal 3D Artworks of Eugene Tikhonov
3D artist Eugene Tikhonov creates amazing outworlds, combining real life and surrealism with 3D. Continue reading »
The Weird and Badass Gravestones of Russian Mafia
Following the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, Russian mafia bosses with close government connections grew immensely rich. Continue reading »
Young Photographer Captures Superb Minimalist Street Photos
Darya Rybalchenko was born in Kemerovo, an industrial city located in the southwest of Siberia. This harsh region became the inspiration for her minimalist photographic works. Continue reading »
Evils of Politicians in the Satirical Art of Semyon Skrepetsky
An American artis of the Russian origin Semyon Skrepetsky is a master of satirical art who focuses on human sins. He exposes atrocity, greed, lie, passion for power and other negative human qualities. And it naturally comes that Semen uses images of politicians to demistrate those qualities. Continue reading »
