Category: artist
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Photographer Finds Locations Of 1960s Postcards and Compares Them With Photos of Today
Photographer Pablo Iglesias Maurer was recently sitting at his desk when the postcard picture of a matchbox caught his eye. It was a picture of resort complex built in the 1960s and got Pablo to wondering how the place looked now. As a result of this series of events, Pablo produced his latest series called Abandoned…
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We Can’t Tell if These Are Good or Bad Tattoos, But Everyone Wants One
They say that art is in the eye of the beholder, and that can be especially true for tattoo art. Tattoo artist Helena Fernandes has taken it one step even further, as she’ll fix you up with the ugliest, most unprofessional ink you’ve ever seen. The 26-year-old artist of Salvador de Bahia, Brazil, is the…
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Beautiful Embroidered Textile Moths and Cicadas by Yumi Okita
These stunning oversized moths and insects by Yumi Okita are constructed with fabric, embroidery thread, fake fur, wire, and feathers. Yum makes each piece by hand, creating faithful interpretations of actual insects like the Oleander Hawk Moth or the Peacock Butterfly. Here are some of our favorites…
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Boy Applies For Job at NASA and Their Response Is Absolutely Priceless
Upon posting a job opening for “Planetary Protection Officer,” NASA space agency has received countless job applications, but none as original and adorable as the one by Jack Davis, a 9-year-old with all the right qualifications to be a “Guardian of the Galaxy.” “I have seen almost all the space and alien movies I can see,”…
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Photographer Goes Broke Because of Monkey Lawsuit
Remember David Slater, the photographer whose camera was hijacked by a monkey and used for a series of selfies that went viral on the Internet? The photographer has spent years fighting a copyright battle in court over the photos, and now he’s broke. The Guardian reports that the 52-year-old photographer has run out of funds…
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THE CLITORIS: animation explains what it is, where to find it, and what to do with it
Simply entitled The Clitoris, this beautiful animation explains everything you have always wanted to know about this female organ and its history. It is directed by Lori Malépart-Traversy, which won the awards of numerous festivals around the world. And don’t forget, if you’re looking for a piece of original art to hang on your walls, check…
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Insomniac Photographer Captures Haunting Photos of an Empty Central Park
Insomnia – we’ve all had it at one time or another – whether it was caused by consuming too much coffee, too much sugar, or having too many things on your mind. When New Jersey-based photographer Michael Massaia experienced a major bout insomnia back in 2007, he started a series of photographs which focused on…
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Illustrator Creates the Most Amazing Dog Playing Cards Ever
Looking for the perfect gift for your friend or loved one that has everything? Why not get them these amazing dog-themed playing cards by San Fran artist John Littleboy? The cards, aptly named Pack of Dogs, is the latest project from John who operates a kooky and creative online playing card shop known as Artiphany. “Transformed…
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Artist Draws Naughty Illustrations Over Photos of Her Own Body
The mysterious artist weisstub seems to have built her entire artistic career around Instagram as her profile doesn’t direct the user to a website or art collection. We’ve been a fan of her work for some time, entranced by her simple yet cheeky illustrations that she sketches over photos of her various body parts. Here are some…
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The Problem With the World Today According to Illustrator
With the amount of bad things happening in the world today, we can’t blame people for being a little bit ‘glass half empty’ sometimes. Illustrator John Holcroft has taken this to the next level, with his series of illustrations based on 1950s advertisements. In these illustrations, Hallcroft depicts the many issues with the world today in a…