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.
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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 »
This Artist Makes Optimistic Drawings For Sad People
Nick Fisher is a self-described sad, squishy person and part-time comic artist. He created Failureshop as a visual journal to capture his thoughts and feelings, finding it more manageable than maintaining a traditional journal. Continue reading »
Banana Ducks: The Quirkiest Garden Gnomes You Never Knew You Needed
Looking to add a dash of whimsy to your garden? Meet the Banana Duck Gnomes, the latest trend in garden decor! These resin wonders are here to quack you up with their quirky banana attire and durable build, making every garden a slice of paradise! Continue reading »
Blast from the Past: The Futuristic Flying Saucer Gas Stations of Soviet-Era Kyiv
In the late 1970s and early 1980s, Kyiv introduced “flying saucer” gas stations with a unique design inspired by Japan’s “sky pumps,” where hoses were suspended from above for easier refueling. Continue reading »
Specracular Winning Photos From The Black & White Minimalism Photography Awards 2024
Photo by Nina Papiorek
The Black and White Minimalism Photography Awards 2024 showcased a remarkable collection of winning photos that epitomize minimalistic art through their simplicity, monochrome beauty, and powerful storytelling, highlighting the photographers’ skill in transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary. Continue reading »
Lost & Found: Insightful Photos Discovered in a Thrift Store and Their Unbelievable Beginnings
In 2015, Meagan Abell discovered medium-format negatives in a Richmond, Virginia thrift store, featuring two unidentified young women. Continue reading »
A Number of Stunning Watercolors From the Year 1940 Were Found to Depict Heads That Had Shrunk
The world is rich with history and mystery, often intertwining in ways that seem almost unbelievable. Continue reading »
Designer and Illustrator Charles Williams Transforms Words and Letters Into Dynamic Art
Made Up, an illustration and designer business with its headquarters in London, specializes in turning words and letters into vibrant pieces of art. Continue reading »
Spectacular Portrait-Winning Photos From AAP Magazine Awards
Winner: “Revisiting Beauty” by Aline Smithson (United States)
AAP Magazine is delighted to announce the winners of its Portrait Photography Competition. Continue reading »
Award-Winning Photos From The 2024 Audubon Bird Photography Awards
Grand Prize: Mathew Malwitz
The 2024 Audubon Bird Photography Awards have once more featured some of the most amazing bird photography from all across the world. Continue reading »
The Superb Tulle Sculptures by Benjamin Shine
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Benjamin Shine, a British artist, makes intriguing sculptures and art installations with a unique material. Continue reading »
According to AI, if the Teletubbies Were a Horror Movie
Imagine for a moment supposing the Teletubbies were not those adorable and peculiar animals that we used to find entertaining when we were children. Continue reading »
Gabriele Serrini’s Powerful Abstract Pop Art Paintings
Italian painter Gabriele Serrini, who is presently residing in Spain, creates visually arresting paintings by fusing pop culture motifs with abstract expressionism. Continue reading »
Meet Luigi Lineri, The Wealthy Collector Of River Stones Who Has Amassed An Enormous Collection Over The Course Of The Past Half-Century
For over 50 years, Luigi Lineri has collected and categorized stones from the Adige River in Northern Italy by shape—human profiles, animal heads, tools, and more. Continue reading »
“Your Inner Voice”: The Epic and Dystopian 3D Artworks of Stuart Lippincott
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Over the past decade, Stuart Lippincott has created content for a wide variety of projects and collaborated with and learned from some great designers and artists. Continue reading »
This Artist Creates One-of-a-kind Pieces Of Art By Combining Photography With Embroidery
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Hand embroidery and photography are two of Katia Herrera’s favorite hobbies, and she is a fiber artist who has taught herself the craft. Continue reading »
