“Smile… But Not Too Much”: The Fashion and Posing of ’90s Family Photos
Studio family portraits from the 1990s carry a timeless nostalgia, defined by their carefully staged aesthetics. Continue reading »
“Hundai Second Star”: Artist Duo Create Superb Futuristic Concept of the Hundai Car
Created by designers Chris Min and Hyunbeen Kye for Hyundai’s 2025 Stellar Restomod Competition, the Hyundai Second Star transforms the iconic Stellar into a contemporary vision. Instead of simply reviving retro charm, the project is anchored in storytelling—imagining the journey of a family leader who once depended on the original model and is now stepping into a new chapter of life. Continue reading »
Laust Højgaard Creates Grotesque, Post‑apocalyptic Giant Portraits With Dark Humour and Heavy Texture Turning Misfits Into Fragile Gods
Laust Højgaard is a Danish painter (born 1989) whose large acrylic works depict “grotesque and quirky” giant figures—misfits, outsiders and fragile titans—set in a surreal, almost post‑apocalyptic universe. Continue reading »
Spectacular Award-Winning Landscape and Wildlife Photos from the Mobile Photography Awards
1st Place Winner: “Encounter with a Fox” by Krasimir Matarov
The 14th Annual Mobile Photography Awards unveiled breathtaking winners, proving that phone cameras can rival pro gear. Continue reading »
Artist Creates Giant Anatomical Murals With Dissected Humans, Animals, and Cartoons, Turning City Walls Into Open‑air Anatomy Lessons
Nychos (previously featured) is an Austrian‑born, Los Angeles–based street artist, illustrator, and muralist known for huge, hyper‑detailed paintings that “dissect” humans, animals, and pop‑culture characters to reveal their skeletons, muscles, and organs in exploding cross‑sections. Continue reading »
Spectacular Award-Winning Macro Photos from the 2025 Mobile Photography Awards
1st Place Winner: “Assassin Fly” by Linda Repasky
Mobile phones proved their artistic power with these stunning macro shots from the 14th Annual Mobile Photography Awards. Continue reading »
Vintage Mugshots of Victorian Child Offenders Jailed for Stealing Items for Christmas Day
Thomas Thompson, 14, was given 21 days hard labor at Wandsworth Prison for stealing one shilling in January 1873.
In the early 1870s, Wandsworth Prison in London produced haunting photographs of child offenders at a time when photography itself was still a novelty. Continue reading »
Meet Karin Hosono and Her Delicate and Humorous Cat Drawings
Karin Hosono is a Japanese artist born in 1998 in Aichi Prefecture, known for her unique and delicate depictions of cats. Continue reading »
The Wild and Spiritual: The Feminine Illustrations of Valeria Hipocampo
Valeria Hipocampo is a full-time independent illustrator and also an art historian. Continue reading »
Old Taiwanse Couple Find Fun Wearing Clothes Left At Their Laundry
A married couple, Hsu Sho-Er and Chang Wan-Ji, ran a laundry in Taichung, Taiwan, where many unclaimed clothes were left for years. Continue reading »
Powerful Winners from the 2025 Standard Chartered Weather Photographer of the Year Awards
Winner: “The Gorgeous Ring” by Shuchang Dong, Geshuang Che
Celebrating its tenth year, the Standard Chartered Weather Photographer of the Year Awards continues to showcase awe-inspiring images that reveal the dramatic beauty of Earth’s atmosphere. Continue reading »
Artist Rutger Paulusse Turns Geometry into Living, Breathing Sculptures
Rutger Paulusse is a Dutch visual artist, art director, and designer from Eindhoven currently based in Amsterdam, known for his masterful fusion of geometry, color, light, and materiality across digital and physical mediums. Continue reading »
In the Middle Ages, the Italian City of Bologna Had Over 100 Skyscraper-Like Towers
Between the 12th and 13th centuries, Bologna was densely packed with tall, defensive stone towers, some reaching up to 97 meters. Continue reading »
Two People Dressed as the Twin Towers at the Halloween Parade in Greenwich Village, New York City, 2001
In the 2001 Greenwich Village Halloween Parade, just weeks after the September 11th attacks, two participants dressed as the Twin Towers with angel wings and halos, turning their costumes into heartfelt tributes. Continue reading »
Stunning Historical Photos From the Wreck of the Supertanker ‘Amoco Cadiz’ in 1978
On March 16, 1978, the oil tanker Amoco Cadiz met its tragic fate when it ran aground on the rocky shores of Brittany, France. Continue reading »
Vintage Covers of Famous Fantastic Mysteries Magazine From the 1940s and Early ’50s
Famous Fantastic Mysteries was a U.S. pulp magazine that specialized in reprinting classic tales of science fiction, fantasy, and adventure. Continue reading »
Spectacular Award Winning Images from the 2025 Natural Landscape Photography Awards
Photographer of the Year, Winner: Joy Kachina
The 2025 Natural Landscape Photography Awards have revealed a stunning array of winning images that honor the planet’s untouched beauty. Continue reading »
Amazing Photos of People With Giant Trees in the Early 20th Century
Arbol del Tule “Tronco” Oaxaca Oax.
At the dawn of the 20th century, colossal trees captivated photographers and the public, symbolizing nature’s majesty and resilience. Continue reading »
Tech Experiment vs Nature: Incredible Photos of Eagles Attacking Drones
In 2016, the Dutch police, together with the company Guard From Above, trained eagles to intercept drones in the air, testing whether predatory birds could be turned into a living air defense system. Continue reading »
“Myths and Legends of the World”: Dreamy, Folk and Fairytale Artworks and Illustrations of Julia Iredale
Julia Iredale is an illustrator and artist based on Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, Canada, and she is represented by the Bright Agency. Continue reading »
The Incredible Otherworldy Post-Apocalyptic Sci-Fi and Horror Illustrations by Yang Jialun
Yang Jialun is an artist from Shanghai, China, known for his highly detailed sci-fi and horror illustrations. Continue reading »
The Light Within: Reimagining Gabonese Heritage Through the Paintings of Charles Bourdette
Charles Bourdette, born in Libreville in 1998 and based in France since age 14, has developed a powerful artistic voice that delves into memory, spirituality, and identity. Continue reading »
“Aspect of Summer”: Amazing Painting Artworks of Martin Wittfooth
Martin Wittfooth, a Canadian painter born in Finland, creates evocative works where animals become symbolic messengers of ecological change—volcanic horses, glacial wolves, and glowing jellyfish populate his surreal landscapes. Continue reading »
Stunning Vintage Photographs of People Posing With Olmec Colossal Heads in Mexico
The Olmec colossal heads are massive stone sculptures carved from basalt, depicting human faces with distinct features like fleshy cheeks and flat noses. Continue reading »
Stunning Photos Show Commercial Airplanes Used Wicker Chairs for Passenger Seating in the 1920s and 1930s
In the early 20th century, commercial airplanes featured wicker chairs for seating, chosen for their light weight, durability, and ventilation—ideal for aircraft with limited engine power and payload capacity. Continue reading »
