The Intersection of Typographical Art and Cultural Transformation in the 1960 and 1970s
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 Draws Attention to Pervasive Sexism by Putting Men in Women’s Shoes
During the 2020 lockdown, Lainey Molnar began sharing her experiences as a woman through art, gaining acclaim and over a million social media followers. Continue reading »
Provoking Reflections on Modern Society in Paweł Kuczyński’s Art
Polish illustrator Paweł Kuczyński (previously featured here and here) intertwines social commentary and satire to craft thought-stirring artworks, challenging us to reconsider life’s absurdities and societal norms. Continue reading »
Lainey Molnar’s Empowering Art Challenges Societal Norms
Lainey Molnar, a talented artist known for her thought-provoking illustrations, is back with even more empowering artwork. With her unique style, she explores and challenges societal norms surrounding femininity, body image, and other important themes. Continue reading »
Laugh Out Loud with Tom Falco’s Pun-derful One-Panel Comics
Tom Falco (aka Tomversation) has made a name for himself as an artist with a knack for creating old-school one-panel comics that are both amusing and entertaining. With a talent for seamlessly blending puns and humor in clever ways, Falco’s cartoons offer a perfect escape from the stresses of everyday life. Continue reading »
Enter the World of Shaun Lowndes, Where the Unexpected Meets the Human Element
UK-based artist Shaun Lowndes is a master at creating vibrant and lively paintings that take inspiration from vintage Proletariat posters, woodcut, and linocut. His works have been described as “The Twilight Zone in full color” and it’s not hard to see why. Through his paintings, Lowndes creates intriguing worlds that are both captivating and thought-provoking. Continue reading »
Artist Reveals What’s Wrong With Our Modern Society In New Satirical Illustrations
Art is not just about beauty. One of its greatest powers is precisely the ability to reveal the realities of the world without having to use absolutely any words, thus crossing the borders of language limitations. Continue reading »
This Artist Illustrates The Problems Of Modern Society, And Here Are His Newest Works
The Money Machine
According to Daniel Garcia (previously featured here and here): “What are the things that bother you most about the world today?
Is it the wars and economic problems made by powerful people that make others suffer so much? Is it the constant bickering and lack of empathy on social media? Or just the everyday injustices that don’t get talked enough about? Continue reading »
Ugly Art for Ugly Times: Bizarre Cartoons by Janek Koza
Janek Koza is a Polish illustrator and cartoonist. Studied painting and new media at the Academy of Fine Arts in Wrocław, Poland. Worked as an animator, created graphic novels. Has been drawing satirical cartoons for newspapers for over 10 years. Has a regular weekly column in one of the biggest Polish magazines, “Polityka” and partners up with other newspapers. Continue reading »
Artist Alireza Pakdel Illustrates Modern Society’s Problems, And Here Are New Illustrations
In the modern world where our countries, cities, and society evolve so rapidly, you would expect any problem to be easily solved. However, the issues we face usually grow with us and are ever-changing. Continue reading »
The Fall Of Utopia: Absolutely Amazing Digital Art Works Of Quin Wu
This brutalist interpretation of a McDonald’s in Russia forms part of architect Quin Wu’s artwork series “Big Mac in Snow”, which bridges the gap between two confrontational ideologies—Soviet Russia and the ultra-capitalist fast food franchise.
In his work, Quin Wu gives us a clear understanding of how fragile the balance is in today’s society. And how easy it is today to fall into the abyss between good and evil. Continue reading »
This Artist Makes Witty And Funny Cartoons About Science, Literature, Pop Culture, And Many Other Things
If you’ve never stumbled upon John Atkinson’s work, chances are you are about to experience it. John makes funny and sometimes downright sarcastic cartoons about pretty much everything. Science? You got it. Literature? It’s there as well. Social media and pop culture? Don’t worry, John has you covered. Continue reading »
Artist Creates Honest Illustrations About Relationships And Everyday Life
Yuval Robichek is an illustrator from Israel with a super special talent for describing what happens in our daily lives in a way that we often can’t explain. Their illustrations caption the relationships between people, siblings, parents, and their children, as well as one’s relationship with oneself. Continue reading »
Artist Criticizes Our Society By Showing Two Different Sides Of The Same Story
Without exaggeration I would like to say that Design You Trust was the first to write about this Russian artist. Not even a year has passed, and Russian artist Anton Gudim is back! In today’s article, we want to share more of his sarcastic comics from the “YES, BUT” series. Anton is a master of absurdity, irony, and dark humor. His illustrations perfectly capture the ridiculousness of modern society and make fun of something that we have accepted as normal. Continue reading »
This Artist Crerates Provocative and Bizarre Photo Manipulations
There is no information about this artist on the Internet, but one thing I know is that he has a good sense of humor. In his collages he subtly plays with the vices and problems of modern society. Continue reading »
32-Year-Old Independent Modern Woman Draws Comics On Her Observations About Society
Content by women that’s meant to empower other women – now that’s what I like to see. Lainey Molnar is a talented artist who creates relatable comics about self-acceptance, motherhood, refusing to adhere to social stereotypes, and freedom of choice. These clever and very current comics touch on everyday situations that even men might resonate with. 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 »
30 Thought-Provoking And Honest Illustrations About Our Lives By Stephan Schmitz
Society and its issues is a topic often covered and discussed by many, especially artists. They love to portray the problems society has in their creative work and make a statement. Continue reading »
These Illustrations Show What’s Wrong With The Modern Society
Coronavirus Depression
According to Daniel Garcia: “Have you ever stopped to think about the world and its problems or why things are this way or not? I’m sure you have. Continue reading »
French Artist Creates Illustrations That Challenge Society’s Standards For Women
In today’s world, most women feel like they are surrounded on all sides by the obligation to be beautiful, 24 hours a day 365 days a year. Strict societal rules and high expectations for women, unfortunately, have become the norm, and even young girls are feeling the impact. Continue reading »
Digital Illustrations That Expose The Flaws Of Today’s Society By Alireza Pakdel
The works of the Iranian illustrator Alireza Pakdel criticize the current patterns of behavior in society and propose a reflection on issues that are left aside by a large part of the modern-day population. Continue reading »
Artist Tried To Imagine How These Famous Characters Would Be Affected By Ecological Disasters
Wall-E And Politics
“My name is Baptiste Drausin, a.k.a. The Baptman, and I’m a self-taught artist. I grew up with pop culture, and I love to use it. I’m particularly a fan of DC comics. When I began to draw in 2017, I did a mashup with two characters from pop culture. Now I use them to talk about ecology issues. Check my illustrations out, and take a look at my Instagram for more of my content.” Continue reading »
Random Facts About The World That Might Change Your Perspective On Certain Things
It’s never too late to learn something. And Factourism is probably the best place online to do so.
Created by Ferdio, an infographic agency in Copenhagen, Denmark, it shares cool facts about our world — whether it’s the inventor of the office wheelchair or the most frequently used password, everyone and everything has its place on Factourism.
And that’s the beauty of it. You never know what these guys will drop next! Continue reading »
Illustrator Creates Posters With Deep And Hidden Meanings
32% Of British Women Don’t Feel Safe Walking Alone At Night Survey Says
According to Laurie Allen: “I am an editorial illustrator that works in publishing and advertisement. The goal with my illustrations is to help the viewer think deeply about the text. Articles can be cold—merely reporting facts or sharing a story without the personal details. My illustrations allow you to understand the article on a personal level, making it easier to connect to and adding a deeper layer to the piece. Enjoy!” Continue reading »
Clever Thought-Provoking Illustrations By Stephan Schmitz
Society and its issues is a topic often covered and discussed by many, especially artists. They love to portray the problems society has in their creative work and make a statement. Continue reading »
