Whether you know an amateur or professional photographer, there's nothing more satisfying than giving a new gadget to make their lives easier or jazz up their gear. Luckily, there's no shortage of interesting and creative gifts for your favorite photography lover.
It’s undeniable, the massive influence that architect Frank Lloyd Wright has had on the world.
With a one-of-a-kind style and a pioneering approach to painting, Claude Monet is renowned as an influential Impressionist figure.
Drawing and Illustration Robert Gonsalves Nothing is as it seems in Robert Gonsalves‘ illustrations. Each of his fantastical paintings displays at least two different scenes—and the line between stories blurs into one. Read more: Surreal Optical Illusion Paintings Fuse Two Magical Scenes into One Ramon Bruin Self-taught artist Ramon Bruin produces anamorphic drawings that make his multilayered illusions pop off the page. It looks like you could hold the skull in the palm of your hand.
Singapore-based baker Susanne Ng puts a cuddly spin on conventional cake decorating.
Decorative paper cutting is an ancient art.
Language is a powerful tool. And no one understands that better than artists who thoughtfully utilize text to make a statement and draw out emotion. By using text as the central communication vehicle in their artistic expression, these artists push forth letters, numbers, and words as their primary means to get out their message. Of course, text and art have been intertwined for centuries—think of medieval illuminated manuscripts, with their elaborate illustrations.
Mermaids are currently enjoying an extra bright moment in the spotlight.
Spanish street artist Miguel Ángel Belinchón—better known as Belin—creates hyperrealistic portraits with a cubist twist.
When designers of different cultures collaborate, it opens up the possibilities for new interpretations of ancient traditions. The kimono, for instance, is a cornerstone of Japanese culture. Often adorned in bright colors and motifs, the garments have been around for centuries and still take their cues from long ago. The upcoming T-Kimono, however, is a unique twist on the authentic Japanese kimono. Developed by Norwegian tailor and designer T-Michael and Tokyo-based company Y.
Why play basketball on a normal court when you could shoot hoops inside a technicolor escape?
In his menagerie of moveable animal puppets, Japanese designer Haruki Nakamura adds a mechanical touch to the ancient art of paper crafting.
