Spectacular ‘People and Culture’ Winning Images from the Chromatic Photography Awards
People Photography Winners – 1st Place winner: “Incense Craft Village’s Flowers” by Chim Oanh, Viet Nam
Each year, the Chromatic Photography Awards celebrate artists who transform fleeting moments into visual poetry. This year’s People and Culture category dazzled with images that radiate emotion, heritage, and the essence of global humanity. From bustling Indian streets to serene Eastern European villages, the winning photographs offer a raw, intimate glimpse into diverse lives. These powerful frames aren’t just pictures — they’re living stories that invite us to feel, reflect, and connect. Continue reading »
In The Memory of David Dubnitsky, One Of The Greatest Fine Nude Photographers Ever
In loving memory of David Dubnitsky, an extraordinary Ukrainian photographer whose life was sadly died on July 21 in a motorcycle crash accident between the Odessa and Dnipro, Ukraine. Continue reading »
Exploring Ukraine’s Heritage Through the Symbolism of the “Hustynochkaa” Headscarf Series by Lyubov Bessarab
Lyubov Bessarab is a Ukrainian artist and designer whose work explores contrasts—between reality and imagination, presence and absence, and the seen and unseen. Continue reading »
Spectacular Winning Photos from the 2025 iPhone Photography Awards
Grand Prize Winner: “Viajero Nocturno” by Jarod Peraza, United States
The 2025 iPhone Photography Awards spotlighted the extraordinary creativity of photographers who rely solely on their smartphones to tell compelling visual stories. Continue reading »
Meet Shoekids: Collection Of Tattoos That Bring Cute Characters Into The Real World
Acoordint to an artist, Diana Tarakanova Diaz: “Hi everyone! I’m a tattoo artist originally from Ukraine, and I’ve been creating art for as long as I can remember. Growing up, I was always drawn to creativity, and that passion led me through art school, art lyceum, and later, art college. But it wasn’t until I discovered tattooing that everything really clicked. Continue reading »
Beautiful Winning Photos From the AAP Magazine Awards on the Theme of “Colors”
First Place Winner: “United Colors” by Fabien Dendiével (France)
AAP Magazine’s 43rd photo contest winners have been announced, celebrating the theme of “Colors” and the diverse ways photographers use it to tell stories. The 25 winning images, spanning 15 countries and four continents, showcase a masterful use of color to evoke emotions, enhance storytelling, and capture the richness of everyday life. Continue reading »
Spectacular Award-Winning Nature Photos From The Tokyo Foto Awards
st Place: Horses Running At Sunset by Shirley Wung, Taiwan
The Tokyo Foto Awards 2023 showcased breathtaking nature photography from around the world, capturing the beauty, diversity, fragility, and power of our planet through stunning landscapes, wildlife portraits, and intricate natural details. Continue reading »
Hyper-Realistic Food Oil Paintings By Christina Kunanets
Christina Kunanets, an artist from Lviv, Ukraine, specializes in crafting stunning 3D oil paintings that showcase delicious-looking meals. Her work ranges from bagels to pies to complete dishes, all “served” on intricately painted plates. The only catch? You can’t actually savor these mouthwatering creations! Continue reading »
Artist Creates Stunning White And Black Dot Drawings On Orange Paper
Vitaly Medved, an artist from Slavutich, Ukraine, creates art based on his own preferences and skills. Continue reading »
Spectacular Award-Winning Photos Of The Prix De La Photographie Awards
Tape Worm by Judith Kuhn, Germany
The Prix De La Photographie Awards, a prestigious global photography competition, has highlighted the exceptional talents of photographers worldwide, showcasing honorable mention photos across diverse categories like portrait, nature, fine art, and architecture. Each winning image tells a compelling story with remarkable skill, demonstrating the versatility and depth of contemporary photography, celebrating its power to evoke emotion, tell stories, and offer new perspectives. Continue reading »
Spectacular Still Life-Winning Photos From The 35 Photography Awards
1st Place Winner: Photo by MVO (Mark Orlov) Moldova
The 35 Photography Awards recently celebrated artistic excellence and technical prowess in still life photography, showcasing masterful images that transform everyday objects and floral compositions into extraordinary visual narratives through brilliant use of light, color, and composition. 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 »
Breathtaking Macro-Winning Photos From The 35 Photography Awards
1st Place: Photo by Dzulfikri, Indonesia
The world of macro photography offers a captivating glimpse into the hidden beauty that often goes unnoticed by the naked eye. Continue reading »
Illustrator Albina Kolesnichenko Promotes Social Change and Ukraine’s Independence Through Her Work
Ukrainian illustrator Albina Kolesnichenko was born in Hradec Králové, Czech Republic, in 1994. She was raised in the historic city of Chernihiv, and she considers Ukraine to be her motherland. Continue reading »
Paper Artist Created A Paper Costume Inspired By War
Ukrainian paper artist Asya Kozina has transformed her art in response to the Russian-Ukrainian war. Initially focused on the history of costume and national dress, her work now delves into profound personal experiences and reflections shaped by the conflict. Continue reading »
“How Do You Live?”: The Superb Illustrations by Julia Tveritina
Julia Tveritina, a well-known artist, was born in Kyiv, Ukraine, in 1986. She holds a master’s degree from the National Academy of Arts (2011). Continue reading »
‘Flying Saucer’ Gas Stations in Kyiv From the Late 1970s and Early 1980s
In the 1970s, even the most mundane gas stations in the USSR were transformed into architectural masterpieces without sacrificing their functionality. In 1977, at least two such gas stations were built in Kyiv. Despite their unusual appearance, they were quite comfortable for drivers. Continue reading »
Powerful and Emotional Illustrations by Oleksandr Shatokhin
Oleksandr Shatokhin is an illustrator from Ukraine. He lived in the city of Sumy on the border with Russia. Continue reading »
“Logo For Ukraine”: An Artist Replaced Famous Brand Names With Ukrainian Cities
Vladimir Malyavko is a man of many talents: he creates, photographs, and designs. He saw that the war in Ukraine was losing its spotlight in the media and the public eye. Continue reading »
This Ukrainian Designer Creates Fascinating ‘Liquid’ Glass Vases
Kateryna Sokolova is a talented Ukrainian designer who has made a name for herself creating breathtaking vases that showcase the malleability of glass. In her “GUTTA” series for the Ukrainian design brand NOOM, she channels the rich tradition of glass-blowing in Ukraine and gives her sculptural vessels the appearance of frozen liquid. Continue reading »
Svitlana Harkusha: Master of Beautiful and Atmospheric Concept Art
As a Ukrainian artist specializing in visual development, environment design, and concept art, Svitlana Harkusha has the unique ability to bring stories to life through her art. Continue reading »
Banksy Shares New Mural in Ruined Ukrainian Building in Borodyanka
It has been rumored all week that the elusive street artist Banksy was in war-torn Ukraine after a series of murals done in their style popped up around the country. Banksy confirmed the rumors were true Friday afternoon on Instagram. Continue reading »
“Ukrainian Rebuilding”: Double Exposure Photos Of Volunteers Helping Restore Ukrainian Villages
According to Andrii Denysenko: “In May, I joined the volunteers who have been helping rebuild villages of Chernihiv Oblast in Ukraine damaged by the Russian army. Around 15-20 volunteers go there twice a week. We have already restored more than 20 houses and helped about 150 families with materials for repair. Continue reading »
Playful Multicolored Cartoons and Doodle Typography by Nina Dzyvulska
Independent illustrator from Kyiv, Ukraine, Nina Dzyvulska is greatly passionate about merging the two worlds of motherhood with her art. She studied at the Kiev Academy of Arts and Architecture. Her brightly coloured, fun loving illustrations portray a sense of joy and youthfulness. 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 »
