[ By Marc in Urban & Street Art , Urban Images . ] As someone who has never said anything to a hair stylist beyond “Make it shorter,” I have a true admiration for people who step outside of the box and get truly creative with their hair. It’s rare to see someone nowadays with a magnificent mohawk, and though coloring hair is fairly common, the extent to which these …  Read More →

[ By Marc in Gadgets & Geek Art , Technology & Futurism . ] Robots are intrinsically fascinating, especially now that we almost have the technological capability to create what once was only a science fiction fan’s dream. We’re not quite there, however, and so we continue to give life to our imaginations of a robot inhabited world through the most permanent means at our disposal: ink. Here are some of the most creative... 

[ By Steph in Architecture & Design , History & Factoids , Technology & Futurism . ] Many an architect has dreamed up visionary plans for city centers, but few have actually seen their designs come to fruition in a real live urban setting. And while many such unbuilt concepts are technically viable, others are wacky, fanciful or downright bizarre. These 13 retro urban design ideas for the future, from perfectly symmetrical egalitarian... 

[ By Steve in Graffiti & Drawing , Travel & Places , Urban & Street Art . ] The “Gum Wall” takes the concept of sticktoitiveness to a new level – actually, 15 feet above Post Alley in Seattle ‘s famous Pike Place Market. The wall’s owners no longer bother scraping away the gooey graffiti , no doubt causing those who “chews” to add a wad to what&#…  Read More →

[ By Delana in Architecture & Design , Travel & Places , Urban & Street Art . ] It’s one of the most-photographed American landmarks ever. It’s recognizable to people around the world despite the fact that it has been around for less than a century. It represents the hopes and dreams of the hopefuls who flock to California every day to follow their dreams. It is, of …  Read More →

[ By Steph in Graffiti & Drawing , Guerilla Action & Art , Urban & Street Art . ] (images via: martin reis ) Last year, Toronto citizens asked themselves a question that led to an unprecedented law: Why should we have to look at so many billboards? In April 2010, the city instituted taxes and restrictions on public advertising, but some ad companies decided …  Read More →

[ By Steph in Gadgets & Geek Art , Travel & Places . ] You don’t have to travel the back roads of the world to see bizarre and amazing collections of unusual objects – some of these wacky museums are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, right at your fingertips. Who can resist a lovingly curated collection of moist towelettes, airline spoons, or the world’s largest accumulation of belly button lint? Belly Button Lint You... 

[ By Marc in Gadgets & Geek Art , Graffiti & Drawing , Urban & Street Art . ] Graffiti is often a disappointing eyesore, the bane of storefronts, and signposts for gang activity, but there are also those who have turned it into an art form that delights urban populations with surprising works of art on dirty walls. There are enough science fiction fans out there who know how to wield a spray paint can that there’s a plethora... 

[ By Delana in Architecture & Design , Furniture & Interiors , Green Technologies . ] The humble washing machine revolutionized the way we all live. Before automatic washing machines came along, clothes were washed by hand in a tub, a tedious and tiring process. Today, the washing machine takes care of all of the hard work for us, even if it is a less-than-thrilling machine. But the next generation of washing machines is on the way.... 

[ By Marc in Guerilla Action & Art , Guerilla Marketing & Ads , Urban & Street Art . ] Interesting bus ads are a joy to urbanites, something new and colorful that adds a little variety to the constant stream of yellow taxis, but bus decoration doesn’t always stop there. Such a large canvas invites artists to decorate buses with beautiful murals and intricate displays of artistic skill and attention. Here is some of the best... 

[ By Steph in Graffiti & Drawing , Urban Images . ] What could be more personal and human than a cast of your head – made from your own frozen blood? The human body has been used as a canvas for all sorts of art, but perhaps more interesting and rare is the use of human body parts as artistic media, from sculptures made of hair, bones and fingernail parings to plasticized corpses in dynamic poses. These 12 artists have made human body... 

[ By Steve in Abandoned Places , History & Factoids , Travel & Places . ] Zoos are more than just living museums of exotic animals, they’re places bursting with life, laughter and wonder – that is, until the cages are emptied and wildlife is gone. These 10 abandoned zoos and wildlife parks are all that remains after those familiar sights & sounds fade into the roaring silence. Old Griffith Park Zoo, Los Angeles, USA... 

[ By Delana in Urban & Street Art , Urban Images . ] Paris is a magical city where you’ll come across some colorful and unforgettable characters. But perhaps the most colorful character of all is Gregos , an artist who has decided to make his face one of the most recognizable in Paris and elsewhere in France. He installs castings of his own face – basically painted plaster masks – on the walls of buildings, on mailboxes,... 

[ By Steph in Gadgets & Geek Art , Graffiti & Drawing , Urbanism . ] Ghostbusters, Goonies and Gremlins: Is this the trifecta of geeky ’80s awesomeness? Clearly, LA’s appropriately named Gallery 1988 thinks so, as they’ve dedicated three weeks in September to displaying art inspired by these three movies in a show called ’3G’. The show will feature pop culture-inspired art by Brandon Schaefer, Scott Derby,... 

[ By Marc in Environment & Nature , Urban & Street Art . ] One is used to seeing hubcaps lying forlornly on the side of the road, leaning against a telephone pole in the hopes of being recovered by their rightful owner. It’s comforting to know that these orphaned hub caps are able to live a second life as a beautiful piece of art. When treated properly, hubcaps can be sculpted into intricate forms that glisten with more than...