Masks For Dog Walking: This Girl Makes Unusual Face Masks To Keep Walking With Her Dog
According to an artist: “During this quarantine period, I needed something to cover my face to walk my dogs and desperately looked for masks. But masks are valuable now as well as running out at the stores. Since I’m not good at sewing, I decided to make a mask with items around me. Then, my quarantine project “Mask of the Day” started. From vegetables to wildflowers, I make unusual masks every day to overcome the pandemic.” Continue reading »
This Company Creates Unusual Coffins And Urns In The Shape Of Beer And Whiskey Bottles, Guitars And In A Geometric Style
Owl Pendant
Our latest owl urn was ordered by a daughter and modelled on her mother’s favourite silver pendant
Nottingham-based Vic Fearn & Co. has created unusual coffins in the shape of beer and whiskey bottles, the Angel of the North, guitars and in a geometric style. The handmade caskets cost as much as £5,000 ($6,200). Continue reading »
Photographer Caesar Lima Explores The Unusual Beauty Of The Human Body
Proving that beauty is indeed more than skin deep, Caesar Lima’s Unusual Beauty Project concentrates on models and even regular day-to-day individuals that have rare skin conditions, such as congenital melanocytic nevi, or CMN, which involves visibly pigmented proliferations on the skin, and Vitiligo, discolorations of the skin caused by depigmentation. Continue reading »
20 Strange & Unusual Pics From The Early 20th Century That You May No Longer See Today
Pig rider, circa 1920
Postman with a mailed baby, man riding on a pig, or zebra power on streets…, these strange and unusual pics from the early 20th century that you may no longer see today. Continue reading »
This Unusual Café In Seoul Will Make You Feel Like You Walked Into A Cartoon
It’s never boring scrolling through a vibrant Instagram food scene, and it seems like every café these days is trying to satisfy the need of a hungry eye. Of all the insta-worthy cafes, we raise you a café that will make you feel like you walked into a cartoon. Continue reading »
These Unusual And Sarcastic Illustrations Will Make You Rethink The Way We Live
Moscow based artist Anton Gudim sees the world differently. Some words and the situations he understands literally, while for others, he creates a new meaning. But most importantly, he does it with the sarcasm and self-irony. Continue reading »
These Designers Create Stylish And Unusual Dresses From Kids’ Drawings
One day, mother of two, Jaimee Newberry, came up with a brilliant idea to sew her daughter a dress that was based on her own drawing. The dress was such a huge hit with both her daughter’s friends and their parents, that Newberry decided to make a business out of it. Continue reading »
Unusual Animals: Hydrocynus Goliath
Hydrocynus goliath, also known as the goliath tigerfish, giant tigerfish or mbenga, is a very large African predatory freshwater fish. The giant tigerfish is restricted to the Zaire River system, Lualaba River, Lake Upemba and Lake Tanganyika. Continue reading »
Adorable Felt Toy Specimens Are Unusual And One-Of-A-Kind
Most people think of stuffed bears or dolls when they think of toys, but Vancouver-based artist Hine Mizushima has her own ideas of what toys are. Mizushima creates more than just felt toys, she creates specimens. Her tiny felted creations of squids, sea slugs, and octopi are adorable and redefine what a stuffed toy is. Continue reading »
This Artist Creates Unusual Jewelry From Silver Forks
Nick Greco has a really original method of jewelry creation. The jeweler chose to make his products from old silver forks. The result is very impressive. Why silver forks? There is no univocal answer. Nick Greco is from Greek. He lives and works on a small Greek archipelago of Cyclades. When you look at these rings and bracelets, it is very hard to believe that before you are recycled forks. Here is a small collection of works by this author so you can see it yourself. Continue reading »
Glorious Pieces Of Handwriting In The Most Unusual Places
Beauty can be found in the most unexpected places. Here: this perfectly written name on a coffee cup. Continue reading »
The Unusual Dolls Of Artist Sandra Arteaga
Continuing our look at some of the most creative female artists in the field today, we’re happy to introduce you to Sandra Arteaga! Hailing all the way from Barcelona, Spain, Arteaga has made a reputation for herself thanks to her unique series of sculpted and paper dolls. Many of these “children” come complete with their own backstory which help to make each that much more real. Continue reading »
Unusual And Ironic Artworks By David Shrigley
David Shrigley is best known for his distinctive drawing style and works that make satirical comments on everyday situations and human interactions. His quick-witted drawings and hand-rendered texts are typically deadpan in their humour and reveal chance utterings like snippets of over-heard conversations. Reoccurring themes and thoughts pervade his story telling capturing child-like views of the world, the perspective of aliens and monsters or the compulsive habits of an eavesdropper shouting out loud. While drawing is at the centre of his practice, the artist also works across an extensive range of media including sculpture, large-scale installation, animation, painting, photography and music. Continue reading »
An Unusual, Luxurious Sleeping Bag That Looks Just Like A Life-Sized Bear
Amsterdam-based Japanese artist Eiko Ishizawa has transformed the average, functional sleeping bag into an exquisite work of art with her luxurious creation that closely resembles a life-sized bear, humorously referencing the safety hazard that comes with camping in the woods. Continue reading »
Unusual and Beautiful Rainbow Cloud Portal Appears in the Sky
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The beautiful phenomenon pictured above, was captured floating high above Eastern Victoria, Australia. It almost appears to be a portal to another dimension, complete with a rainbow beckoning to the other side, but there is a scientific explanation for these bewitching cloudy formations known as fallstreak holes. It begins with a process known as supercooling. Continue reading »
Everyone Will Love the New and Unusual Folding Beach Hammock
Beach gear has always taken on a minimalist design, but a new outdoor gadget has combined lightweight design with comfort and leisure. Continue reading »
“Unusual Looking” Puppy Adopted By Family Who Didn’t Care About Her Scars
Image credits: Jackie MacMillan/HSSV
Disfigured animals usually have a harder time getting adopted from shelters, but this dog got “lucky.” Lisa the 10-week-old puppy was brought to the Humane Society Of Silicon Valley with scars all over her face and inflamed eyelids that required surgery. The shelter staff weren’t sure they could find a home for the pup, until Christine Doblar and her family walked in. Continue reading »
Unusual Hybrid Animal And Wildlife Murals Painted By Alexis Diaz
Puerto Rican artist Alexis Diaz brings textures and patterns reminiscent of traditional engraving techniques to his murals of phantasmagorical creatures using only a paintbrush. Twisting tentacles, strange fusions of anatomy, beings wrapped in plants, all rendered atop colorful gradients create an unmistakable style Diaz has become famous for. Continue reading »
Sydney Art & About: Art in Unusual Places
Sydney will be the scene of an amazing celebration of colour this spring, featuring a house that rains on the inside, ghosts of bohemian Sydney, eerie faces in the park, an urban jungle cube and free vintage bus rides. From 21 September to 21 October, the city’s streets, parks, squares and laneways will be inspired by Art & About Sydney 2012, with works from international and Australian artists, curators, major cultural institutions and the people of Sydney. Continue reading »
Unusual and Creative Staircase Designs
Collection of unusual and creative staircase designs from around the world.
Levitate Architects came up with this ingenious solution to a book storage problem and created a loft-like bedroom nestled under the roof of the top-floor apartment. Continue reading »
Valparaiso: Street Art From South America’s Most Unusual City
Valparaiso defies simple definition and is easily South America’s most unusual city. It’s labyrinthine hills – which overlook the enticing (but freezing) Pacific Ocean – are constantly surprising and oh-so inviting for the avid photog. In photographs by Felipe Bascuñán. Continue reading »
