Car Dashboards as Works of Art
“QUANTUM SHOT” #774
Link – article by Avi Abrams
This article appears simultaneously on Dark Roasted Blend and on “Out of Order” magazine – a Yale University print and online publication that curates innovative and bold fashion, art, music and film for the university set
Visual Caffeine: Exploring Art and Architecture [...]
DRB Pic of the Day
“DRB Pic of the Day”
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Lovely Steampunk / Art Nouveau Ring
Fantastic, sophisticated ring, designed by Sergey Zhiboedov – it’s inspired by the antique Greek architecture and true classic style, and includes 14k gold figures of the Atlant (male) and the Caryatid (female) giants supporting an amazing 9mm freshwater pearl:
(image credit: Sergey Zhiboedov)
And… we need [...]
Avoiding Traffic Jams
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Avoiding Traffic Jams
… in Russia (highly dangerous and illegal, of course). See another method in this video.
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Getting some adrenaline in Switzerland:
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Interesting Concepts for Duesenberg by Virgil Exner, circa 1964
These renderings were done by Ross Cousins, best known for Cadillac brochure and print advertising:
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Archive: October 2011
Journey into the MicroWorld
Epic “Fantastic Voyage”-like quest & photography combination
Alternative to Pumpkins
It’s a Dog’s Life! (Funny Pics)
Dogs ready to kill you… almost
Treasures of Art Nouveau, Part 1
“The terrifying and edible beauty of Art Nouveau architecture.”
Glorious Retrofuture from Japan
Plus super-fantastic toys attack!
Unique Sidecars Showcase
Splendid sidecars & passenger capsules
The Most Surreal Insect on Earth
A real insect, which [...]
Geeky Art Nouveau
Megan Lara has created several images of geek icons reminiscent of the style of Art Nouveau illustrator Alphonse Mucha. This piece is part of a triptych featuring Princess Peach and Samus Aran. She also does tattoo designs, a medium that strikes me as quite appropriate for her style.
Artist Website via Fanboy
Painting in Gold: Gustav Klimt
At the request of readers Melanie & Johnny, today’s “Feel Art Again” features Gustav Klimt (1862-1918). The Austrian artist overcame poverty in his youth to create paintings decorated with gold leaf, such as “Adele Bloch-Bauer I” (above left) and “The Kiss”(above right).
1. Adele Bloch-Bauer, depicted in the painting above left, was the only person to [...]
