Emotional Pencil Portraits by Toh-Yasu
Toh-Yasu (藤保) is a Japanese artist known for creating highly emotive and intricate pencil portraits. Continue reading »
Amazing Posters Illustrated by Achille Mauzan in the 1920s
Achille Mauzan (1883–1952) was a French-born illustrator, painter, and sculptor who became known for his work in Italy during the Art Deco movement. Continue reading »
This Artist Creates Surreal Snail Creatures By Using Real Snail Shells And Polymer Clay
Trail Snailz is a sculptor from Ireland creating surreal snail creatures using real snail shells and polymer clay. Continue reading »
The Superb Cinematic Concept Art Works of Louis Laurent
Louis Laurent has extensive work experience in the field of concept art and visual development. Continue reading »
Who Remembers These Great Inflatable Head Halloween Costumes?
In 1979, Spearhead Industries introduced “Kooky Spooks,” a unique line of Halloween costumes that featured inflatable headgear, capes, and facial makeup, offering an alternative to traditional masks that limited visibility. Continue reading »
Breathtaking Minimalist Illustrations by XNJ
XNJ, an artist from Shenzhen, China, creates delicate illustrations featuring soft pastel shades, subtle gradients, and exquisite transparency effects, giving the works an ethereal, dreamlike quality, with minimalist depictions of female forms that emphasize elegance and tranquility. Continue reading »
The Forgotten History of Car Swamp Coolers: How 1930s Drivers Beat the Heat Before Air Conditioning
In the 1930s, if you wanted to travel in air-conditioned comfort, you needed a “swamp cooler” attached to your car window. These devices were popular through the 1960s, before modern air conditioning became a standard feature in most cars. Continue reading »
The Superb Sculptural Glass Collages by Dustin Yellin
Dustin Yellin’s “Psychogeographies” is a series of intricate glass montages that explore human consciousness by transforming abstract ideas into human-like figures. Continue reading »
Christian Young Creates Remarkable Art Entirely In Microsoft Paint
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Christian Young’s journey into the world of digital art is as unique as it is inspiring. Beginning his exploration at the age of 12, Young was initially influenced by YouTube tutorials and went on to experiment with various platforms like Procreate and Manga Studio. Continue reading »
Purrfect Moments: A Glimpse into Tehran’s Street Cats in Charming Cat-otographs by Akbar Mehrinezhad
It’s cat o’clock, and we’re excited to showcase Akbar Mehrinezhad’s captivating, creative, and often humorous portraits of stray cats from Tehran, documenting their everyday lives and charming interactions with people. Continue reading »
Employee Portraits of the 1960s: How Fast-Food Chains Used Training Guides to Standardize Conduct and Appearance
In the 1960s, fast-food chains began standardizing their operations, including employee appearance and behavior, with instructional photos and manuals often detailing how to “dress for success” in the industry. Continue reading »
Spectacular Black-And-White Winning Photos From The AAP Magazine Awards
1st Place Winner: “Macadam” by Manuel Besse (France)
The AAP Magazine Awards honor exceptional black-and-white photography, featuring diverse, masterfully composed images that captivate with their powerful storytelling and emotional depth, proving color unnecessary for conveying meaning. Continue reading »
Amazing Landscape-Winning Photos From The Fine Art Photography Awards 2024
1st Place Winner: Curves of Fjords by Eva Chupikova
The Fine Art Photography Awards 2024 honored the exceptional talent of amateur photographers in its Outstanding Amateur Category, highlighting stunning landscape images that beautifully captured the natural world’s essence. Continue reading »
Stunning Photos of the Valkyrie Racing Porsche 356
It’s a Porsche 356 equipped with front skis and rear tractor treads instead of rubber tires and alloy wheels. Continue reading »
Tales of Defiance: Where Princesses Refuse Their Thrones in Illustrations by Olga Esther
Spanish artist Olga Esther uses the symbolism of fairy tales and princess stories in her expressive paintings to explore themes of gender and feminism, focusing on rebellious “princesses who don’t want to be princesses” as a means to represent those who suffer in silence. Her work serves as a powerful allegory for the forgotten and invisible ones, particularly young girls who challenge societal constraints and seek to reclaim their identity. Continue reading »
Spirit of a Polluted Spring: Artistic Protest Highlights Local Environmental Crisis
Anastasia Malinovskaya
In early June 2024, activists in Ulyanovsk, a historically significant Russian city on the Volga River known for being the birthplace of Lenin and its role in Russian history, raised alarms about the Marishkin spring, a cherished natural site that had deteriorated into a swamp due to illegal dumping. Continue reading »
BKID’s Minimalist ‘Happy Face’ Magnets for Dongdaemun Design Plaza Anniversary
South Korean studio BKID designed an engaging modular set of magnets to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP), a prominent urban landmark in Seoul. Continue reading »
Butts on Things: Humorous Doodle Illustrations of Brian Cook
Because everything looks better with a butt in Brian Cook’s collection of fun, offbeat illustrations, beers have rears, Tetris becomes Butris and balloons bear backsides. Continue reading »
Breathtaking James Webb Space Telescope Photos Of 2024
In 2024, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has captivated the world with breathtaking images that showcase distant galaxies, nebulae, star formations, and exoplanet atmospheres with unprecedented clarity. Among the highlights are the vibrant Carina Nebula and detailed views of exoplanet atmospheres, revealing their compositions and hinting at potential life beyond our solar system.
Interacting Galaxies Arp 142
This new Webb image shows two galaxies: a Penguin (NGC 2936) guarding an Egg (NGC 2937). Webb’s observations reveal the two are in a cosmic hug, joined together by a blue haze of stars and gas. Continue reading »
Captivating Vintage Photos of Pneumatic Tube Messaging Systems
Pneumatic tube systems, dating back to the late 18th century, were first implemented by the post office to connect buildings. Continue reading »
Hilarious Winning Photos From The Comedy Pet Photo Awards 2024
Overall Winner And Dog Category Winner: “Not Just For Cats” By Sarah Haskell
The Comedy Pet Photo Awards 2024 brought joy to pet lovers with a collection of hilarious and heartwarming images, including a grinning cat and a dog diving into a pool. Continue reading »
Spectacular Landscape-Winning Photos From The Monochrome Photography Awards
1st Place Winner: Dust-Laden Hooves: Saga of the Volcanic Riders by Mahendra Bakle (India)
The Monochrome Photography Awards highlight the artistry of black-and-white photography, featuring this year’s stunning landscape-winning photos that capture nature’s ethereal beauty. The competition is now open for 2024 entries, inviting photographers to showcase their skills in portraying dramatic, timeless scenes through the interplay of light and shadow. Continue reading »
Capturing Intimacy: The Art of Kseniya Vashchenko
Kseniya Vashchenko, a Siberian-born photographer, creates evocative images that explore themes of human sexuality, intimacy, and vulnerability. Her work blends reality with surrealism, offering a unique perspective that challenges societal norms and provokes thought. Vashchenko’s photographs invite viewers to connect deeply with the subjects, reflecting on their own emotions and experiences. Continue reading »
Heartfelt Pet Portrait Tattoos by Ria Kim
Ria Kim, a tattoo artist from Seoul, specializes in creating realistic pet portraits combined with meaningful details like paw prints and flowers. Her work, inspired by her own rescued dog, Goboksu, captures the deep emotional bond between people and their pets, making each tattoo a touching tribute. Continue reading »
The Superb Sensitive Collage Art of Pierre Schmidt
One possible definition of a human being is a featherless biped who knows only that they know nothing. Yet, after satisfying our basic needs, we continuously invent ways to entertain ourselves—whether through religion, pole-dancing, visiting bars, or creating art—highlighting the arbitrary but beautiful pursuits that make us so lucky. Continue reading »
