Author Archives: Chiara

Enchanting Paintings of South Korea’s Small Convenience Stores by Me Kyeoung Lee

Posted on January 7, 2019 by Chiara

South Korean artist Me Kyeoung Lee created these enchanting paintings of tiny bodegas discovered on her travels around her home country. She’s spent the past 20 years depicting these mini-corner shops, many of which are now disappearing. “There were not many things … Continue reading →

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Blink. And They’re Gone: The World’s Last Tribes Captured by Jimmy Nelson

Posted on January 4, 2019 by Chiara

Mask Dancers, Paro, Bhutan Blink. And They’re Gone is a campaign to preserve cultural diversity and to fight for the preservation of cultural heritage. This incredible short film features a mesmering montage of 1500+ of Jimmy Nelson’s photographs, which capture 36 of the last indigenous communities (including the … Continue reading →

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Cristian Marianciuc Creates More Amazing Paper Cranes with Feathery Details

Posted on December 20, 2018 by Chiara

Since when paper artist Cristian Marianciuc achieved the ambitious objective to complete 1,000 origami cranes in 1,000 days (2015), his skills have improved day by day. These Marianciuc’s more recent cranes showcase his eye for detail, creative use of color, and imaginative approach to traditional origami. “I never … Continue reading →

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Poem of the Day: from Kokoro by Natsume Soseki

Posted on December 19, 2018 by Chiara

“I often laughed, and you often gave me a dissatisfied look, till you pressed me to unfold my past before you as if it were a roll of pictures. It was then I felt respect for you. Because you unreservedly … Continue reading →

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Realistic Egyptian Gods by Wietze Fopma

Posted on December 18, 2018 by Chiara

These incredible, and a little bit creepy, concept artworks are by Wietze Fopma, a freelance creature and concept designer based in Harlingen, Netherlands. How many egyptian gods did you recognize? Artstation / Instagram  

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Photographer Takes Stunning Photos of Himself Petting his Dog Wherever He Goes

Posted on December 17, 2018 by Chiara

Tired Of #FollowMeTo Instagram Pics? Freelance photographer Honza Řeháček combines his passions for adventures in to the wild, photography, and his four-year-old Czechoslovakian Wolfdog Sitka, to creates these series of amazing photos. Honza and Sitka have been travelling around the Czech Republic and … Continue reading →

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New Wonderfully Weird Paintings by Piotr Jabłoński

Posted on December 14, 2018 by Chiara

Elric Piotr Jabłoński, aka Nicponim, (previously) is a digital painter and concept artist from Bialystok, Poland. These new impressive artworks are deliciously creepy, Nicponim keeps high level of mastery, his detailed paintings are so wonderfully weird. Behance / Facebook THE GRAY ONES GATHER THE DAWN PATROL AN … Continue reading →

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The Best Zodiac-Inspired Gifts That Will Make Your Friends Laugh

Posted on December 13, 2018 by Chiara

We all have a friend a little obsessed with astrology, so if you want to impress him or her with a funny zodiac-inspired gift, Whiskey River Soap Co. have the perfect item for you. For instance: Take a selfie? Leo. Say random things? Sagittarius. Wear a … Continue reading →

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3D Jelly Cakes That Resemble Pretty Water Gardens

Posted on December 12, 2018 by Chiara

Siew Heng Boon, of Jelly Alchemy, is a truly food artist! Look at these incredible 3D jelly cakes that resemble pretty water gardens, wonderful koi ponds and feature myriad of colorful flowers encased within clear gelatin surfaces. Recently Boon had to put … Continue reading →

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Mind-Blowing Illustrations by GuangYuan YU

Posted on December 11, 2018 by Chiara

These incredible illustrations are by GuangYuan YU, a talented artist from Hangzhou, China. Artstation / gracg  

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