Realistic Paintings by Tomona Matsukawa Take Fragments of Everyday Life and Reconstruct Them
The realistic and somewhat theatrical oil paintings of Kyoto-based artist Tomona Matsukawa are inspired by interactions with other women of her generation, frequently strangers. The artist uses startling statements or unforgettable conversation events to inspire her subject matter and title. Continue reading »
These Ugly Couches That Everybody’s Grandparents Had In Their Living Room!
Geometric shapes, floral patterns, and vibrant colors, including copious amounts of orange, were all design features of the decade, and although many view the 1970s as the decade style forgot, there is much from the period that is worth reviving.
These vintage couches will take you back in time, and you won’t want to come back. Continue reading »
How People With Bad Eyesight See The World When They Take Off Their Glasses
Have you ever wondered how people with specific eye errors see the world? Philip Barlow, a Cape Town-based artist, has created a series of paintings that vividly shows the struggle of those who have myopia or nearsightedness, the most common refractive error of the eye. Continue reading »
Haunting Photos Of Moscow’s Young Ravers And Their Lives After Dark
Photographer Arnold Veber’s lens observes the pendulum of Russian life.
Putin has governed Russia – alternatively as President or Prime Minister – since 1999, meaning that a lot of Russian kids born around the 00s only know life under his rule. Rampant corruption, limited civil liberties, or the government’s overt hatred towards LGBT people are some of the characteristics defining modern Russia. Continue reading »
“Me & My TRS-80”: Kids And Their Computers In The 1980s
I don’t know about you, but nothing warms my heart more than the sight of a photograph of kid at a personal computer in the 1980s. A pleasant whiff of nostalgia mixed with interesting paleo-technology, makes for a great image. Let’s have a look at a handful of images of kids and families as history was being made: when computers first entered our schools and homes…
On the old Radio Shack display: “Marvin couldn’t understand Earth people very well. That’s why Marvin came to me. He knew that I was Computer Charlie. He knew that I was one of the biggest brains around.” Continue reading »
Instagram Duo Travels The World Snapping Locations From Their Favourite Series
As we all know, binge-watching series is great. But actually using your favourite shows as an excuse to travel the world? Even better. For a little while now, Finnish pals Tiia Ohman and Satu Walden (previuosly) have been setting off from their native Helsinki in hunt of the most striking locations from the biggest TV shows out there. Continue reading »
Men Have Started Decorating Their Beards With Flowers For Spring
With the chilly air fading, snow melting, and the ground growing soft, flowers are beginning to bloom all over the Instagram with the #flowerbeard trend. Continue reading »
Photographer Set Out To Capture The Personalities Of Animals Who Adapt To Their Damaged Or Different Bodies Without Complaint
For her book “Perfect Imperfection”, the Australian pet photographer Alex Cearns set out to capture the personalities of animals who adapt to their damaged or different bodies without complaint.
“They push on, wanting to be included and involved in everything as much as they can”, the Perth-based photographer says. “These are the creatures who have lost a leg, been born without eyes, or are still showing the scars of former abuse”.
Part of the proceeds from sales of Perfect Imperfection go to the Australian Animal Cancer Foundation.
“Vegemite”. Japanese chin x pekinese. Lost an eye when attacked by another dog. (Photo by Alex Cearns/The Guardian) Continue reading »
Chinese Women Use These Swimsuits To Keep Their Skin White
Sometimes they go full Power Rangers or Mexican wrestlers. Photos by Philipp Engelhorn. Continue reading »
“Army Troops Around The House”: WW2 Toy Soldiers And Their Curious Adventures
Even grown-ups love to play toy soldiers. And some of them do that better than kids. For example, Canadian artist @littlearmymen creates toy soldier figures and takes photos of them. Sometimes, his army goes on weird adventures. Continue reading »
Artists Transform People Into The Spitting Image Of Their Icons
A trio of artists can transform you into the spitting image of your biggest icons. Using a clever combination of make-up and design, the collaborators have recreated Audrey Hepburn, The Joker and Charlie Chaplins finest hours with a model just like you. Continue reading »
Famous Album Covers Brought Onto Their Original New York City Locations Where They Were Shot
The Ramones at Inscope Arch. (cover to a 45-single)
(photo by David Gahr)
Bob Egan’s hobby is really interesting. He brings classic albums to the present. He finds the actual location, where each cover was shot and alternates the angle and distance, so as the photo can match the current version of the venue. Continue reading »
Believe It Or Not, These People Submitted Their Actual Photos For Consideration As A TV Weather Forecaster In The 1980s
Increasingly, weather and all of its related catastrophes are never far from the front page of the news. Michael Jang’s photographs of weather reporter auditions from 1983 charmingly remind us of the bygone era when weather reporting was a more innocent undertaking. Continue reading »
This Elderly Couple Bought Their Household Appliances In 1950s, 50 Years Later They Still Work!
Sydney and Rachel Saunders from Exeter, UK, an elderly couple, both in their 80s, have been using the same home appliances that they bought over half a century ago! Their tumble dryer, boiler, cooker, and washing machine cost them just £146 GBP ($193 USD) when they first purchased them way back in 1956, and somewhat incredibly, they continue to work to this day. Continue reading »
JiyounKim Studio Launches Their Latest Design – The Lightning Lamp
Korean designer Jiyoun Kim has launched his latest design named the Lightning Lamp, at the London Design Fair. Continue reading »
TONITURE Lets Kids Build Their Own Fun Furniture Designs
Seoul design firm G280 Studio, have created TONITURE, a children’s furniture line designed to spark a child’s imagination. Continue reading »
Stunning Pictures Of People Accidentally Found Their Doppelgängers In Museums And Couldn’t Believe Their Eyes
Do you find classic art a bit hard to relate to? So do us, but that could easily change upon a find like these guys stumbled upon when they uncovered their identical doppelgangers in old paintings! Continue reading »
David Bowie And His Ex-Wife Angie Taking Their Then 3-Week-Old Baby Zowie Out For A Walk In 1971
Ron Burton
Will you stay in our lovers’ story?” David Bowie asks in a song addressed to his newborn son Zowie. “If you stay you won’t be sorry, ’cause we believe in you.”
Kooks, from the 1971 album Hunky Dory, looks ahead to parenthood, alongside his then wife Angie, with optimism. It offers advice to a child growing up in unconventional circumstances. Continue reading »
“Game of Thrones”: Two Girls Recreate Their Favourite TV And Film Scenes
Fangirl Quest are Tiia Öhman and Satu Walden, two film fans from Helsinki, Finland. Fangirl Quest travel the world to find the real filming locations of the series. A photographer & a travel expert have spent four years travelling the world visiting and photographing their favourite film and TV locations. Continue reading »
Vintage Images Of People & Their Beloved Volkswagen Buses
Sure, it looks like a giant loaf of bread, but the Volkswagen Bus, almost seventy years since it was first introduced, still remains one of the most beloved and recognizable vehicles ever to hit the road. Continue reading »
The Wild Side Series: The World’s National Animals And Their Tracks
Have you ever wanted to take a walk on the wild side to discover the world’s most iconic national animals? Learn how to identify the footprints of these often-elusive creatures and you’ll be on their trail in no time.
Komodo Dragon (Indonesia)
The world’s largest living lizards are found on the tropical islands of central Indonesia. They can grow to 10ft long and until 1912, the western world thought they were mythological, so prehistoric was their appearance. This is one real life dragon that should be approached with caution. Continue reading »
You Can Sleep In These Owl Cabins In France For Free, And Their Interior Is As Good As Exterior
An adorable cabin built to resemble three forest owls is now ready for campers in the Bordeaux region of Southwestern France, and it costs absolutely nothing to stay the night. It’s part of an initiative encouraging city dwellers to get off the grid and experience nature, and we can’t lie – we’re dying to go for it! Continue reading »
Incredible Portraits Of Maori Women With Their Tradition Chin Tattoos From The Early 20th Century
For New Zealand Maori women, the ‘moko kauae’, or traditional female chin tattoo, is considered a physical manifestation of their true identity. It is believed every Maori woman wears a moko on the inside, close to their heart; when they are ready, the tattoo artist simply brings it out to the surface. Continue reading »
This Couple Did An ’80s Themed Photo Shoot For Their 10th Anniversary
\For their recent 10th anniversary, Steve and Danielle VanHorn hired photographer Vanessa Hoffmann of Giggle Monster Photography to do a photo shoot. But it wasn’t just any ol’ photo shoot — it was a 1980s-themed one complete with lasers, tube socks, and Spandex. Continue reading »
These Grey Whale Calves Love Posing For Their Close Ups As They Go Oh-So Close To Tourists
Mark Carwardine/Barcroft Images
A pair of newly born grey whale calves intrigued by visiting tourists eagerly swim over to the group to get a closer look. Urged on by their mother, the small calves confidently went up to the tour group who were visiting San Ignacio Lagoon in Baja California, Mexico. This adorable moment was captured by zoologist and wildlife photographer, Mark Carwardine on his visit to the area in March 2017. Continue reading »
