Street Artist Creates Superb Urban‑surreal Murals With Nature, Ruins and Machinery Tangled Together in Poetic, Dreamlike Scenes
Maye (Victorien Liria) is a French painter and street artist from Sète known for tall, elastic characters and highly detailed surreal scenes that stretch between mural and canvas work. Continue reading »
Inspiring Street Winning Photos From The Independent Photographer Awards 2025
1st Prize: “Gazing Cat – China” by Yajun Hu
The Independent Photographer Awards 2025 spotlighted ten powerful street photography winners, each capturing raw, unfiltered energy from everyday life. Continue reading »
Surreal Fusion of Folklore and Futurism in Ink Illustrations of Ulises Mendicutty
Ulises Mendicutty is an Argentine illustrator and comic artist based in Buenos Aires, renowned for his intricate, monochromatic ink drawings that draw from Japanese woodblock prints, indigenous art, and pop culture to create surreal, narrative-driven worlds . Continue reading »
Spectacular Award-Winning Photos from the 2025 Bird Photographer of the Year Contest
Overall Winner: “The Frigatebird and the Diamond Ring: by Liron Gertsman
The Bird Photographer of the Year 2025 contest drew over 33,000 global entries, showcasing the stunning diversity of birdlife through captivating images. Continue reading »
Spectacular Street Winning Photos From The 2025 Minimalist Photography Awards
1st Place Winner: “Together” by Selaru Ovidiu
The 2025 Minimalist Photography Awards have once again celebrated the elegance of simplicity, especially within the Street Photography category. Continue reading »
“Wild at Heart”: Beautiful Digital Collages by Annita Stamati
Annita Stamati is a contemporary collage artist from Thessaloniki, Greece. She creates distinctive analog compositions using cut and paste techniques, drawing inspiration from nature and urban life. Continue reading »
Stunning Amazing Award-Winning Photos from the B&W Street Macadam Awards 2025
1st Prize: Eddy Verloes
The 2025 Black and White Street Macadam Awards celebrated the enduring artistry of monochrome street photography, emphasizing its power to tell compelling stories without the use of color. Continue reading »
Award-Winning Street Photos from The Independent Photographer Awards 2025
Winning Photographer: “Street Composition” by Jeremy Skirrow
The 2025 Street Photography Awards by The Independent Photographer once again spotlight the vivid emotion and artistry found in everyday urban life. Continue reading »
Beautiful and Surreal Still Life Paintings by Sung Hwa Kim
Brooklyn-based artist Sung Hwa Kim was born in Seoul and holds a BFA from the Art Institute of Boston (2008) and an MFA from the Maryland Institute College of Art (2012). Continue reading »
Brooklyn Storefronts: Artist Creates New York City Street Scenes In Miniature
Chris Papailias is a visual artist renowned for his handcrafted miniature models of New York City’s vibrant street scenes. Continue reading »
Striking Monochromatic Brutalist Architectural Photography of Thomas de Franzoni
Thomas de Franzoni’s *Echoes in Stone* series is a striking introduction to his architectural photography, defined by its quiet, monochromatic atmosphere. Continue reading »
Artist Andrey Shcherbak Continues His Photographic Journey With Huge Cats In Urban And Rural Landscapes
Andrey Shcherbak (previously featured), the creative director of a Moscow advertising agency, spends his free time photoshopping enormous cats into his pictures. Continue reading »
Striking Illustrations by Denis Freitas
The dynamism of street art meets the grace and nuance of fine art in the exciting illustration work of Brazilian artist Denis Freitas. His powerful graphic style is entirely his own, with solid forms balanced with subtlety and detail, telling his client’s story in a striking and unique way. Continue reading »
Spontaneous New York Moments Through the Eyes of Eric Kogan
Eric Kogan (previously featured), a New York-based photographer, is celebrated for his knack for capturing fleeting, extraordinary moments that elevate the ordinary. Continue reading »
Beautiful Winning Photos from the 2025 British Wildlife Photography Awards
Overall Winner: “Urban Explorer” by Simon Withyman
The 2025 British Wildlife Photography Awards have highlighted 20 extraordinary winning photographs that celebrate the beauty and diversity of the UK’s natural heritage. Continue reading »
Illustrated Dreamy Urban Cityscapes by Aleksandra Mikolajczak
Aleksandra Mikolajczak’s work transforms familiar cityscapes into breathtaking cinematic moments, evoking the quiet magic of a morning or evening stroll. With vibrant colors and rich textures, her illustrations invite you to pause, explore, and uncover the hidden stories woven into urban life. Continue reading »
Spectacular Award-Winning Bird Photos from the 2024 Bird Photographer of the Year Contest
Comedy Bird Photo, Highly Commended: “Emperor Spy” By Thomas Vijayan
The 2024 Bird Photographer of the Year contest has wowed us again with its top 30 award-winning images, capturing the breathtaking beauty of birds in their most stunning and intimate moments. From vibrant hummingbirds mid-flight to majestic eagles in dramatic landscapes, these images highlight the incredible diversity and resilience of bird species, and serve as a reminder to protect their habitats. Continue reading »
Amazing Street-Winning Photos from the Fine Art Photography Awards 2024
1st Place Winner: “Melancholy” by Nina Papiorek
The Fine Art Photography Awards 2024 celebrated the raw essence of street photography, showcasing captivating images that ranged from bustling cityscapes to poetic scenes of urban solitude. Continue reading »
Amazing Large-Scale Murals by Doras
Doras is an award-winning artist, muralist, and illustrator celebrated for transforming urban spaces into giant masterpieces with a modern fantasy flair. Continue reading »
Overpopulated Symphonies: The Striking AI Photography Project by Alkan Avcıoğlu
“Overpopulated Symphonies” is an AI-driven post-photography collection exploring the modern human condition through densely packed urban imagery, where individuals are reduced to tiny points in a vast sea of dots. Continue reading »
Artist Mends Cracked Sidewalks, Potholes, And Buildings Using Vibrant Mosaics
Artist Ememem transforms damaged urban surfaces into stunning mosaics through his unique “flacking” technique, blending street art with themes of repair and renewal. His vibrant, intricate designs reimagine public spaces, encouraging viewers to find beauty in the ordinary and see creativity as a tool for transformation. Continue reading »
100 Views of Tokyo: Beautiful Illustrations by Shinji Tsuchimochi
Shinji Tsuchimochi is a Tokyo-based illustrator renowned for his contemporary interpretations of traditional Japanese ukiyo-e art. 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 »
The Art of Street Photography: Black and White Photos from The Decisive Moments Magazine
The Decisive Moments Magazine presents exceptional black-and-white street photographs, capturing the raw energy, emotion, and spontaneous beauty of urban life. Through light, shadow, and composition, these images transform everyday scenes into extraordinary stories, showcasing the enduring artistry of street photography in monochrome. Continue reading »
Spectacular Fine-Art Winners From The 2024 Minimalist Photography Awards
1st Place Winner: “Delicate” by Hilda Champion
The 2024 Minimalist Photography Awards celebrated fine-art photographers who have redefined visual storytelling through simplicity, highlighting the profound beauty in minimalism. The award-winning works, from serene landscapes to striking abstractions, showcase how thoughtful use of negative space and single subjects can evoke deep emotional responses and reveal powerful narratives. Continue reading »
