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Charcoal Cleavage - Robert Lombos' Photographic Drawings (GALLERY) Charcoal Cleavage - Robert Lombos' Photographic Drawings (GALLERY)

You cannot deny that the work of American artist Robert Longo is astonishing. At first glance, his charcoal works may pass for photographs, but they are in fact charcoal drawings. Robert Longo’s ‘Fighter… [More]



Writing on Webs - John Hagerty's 'Flirt With Time' Channels 'Charlotte's Web' (GALLERY)Writing on Webs - John Hagerty's 'Flirt With Time' Channels 'Charlotte's Web' (GALLERY)

When I saw John Hagerty's 'Flirt with Time' photo set, I immediately thought of 'Charlotte's Web.' This innovative series arranges phrases in gold letters in a spiderweb. With phrases like 'Happy Mess,'… [More]









Renegade Shades - Hues Are On the Loose in LM Studios' 'Fugitive Color' Shoot (GALLERY)Renegade Shades - Hues Are On the Loose in LM Studios' 'Fugitive Color' Shoot (GALLERY)

The neon shades in LM Studios' 'Fugitive Color' shoot don't seem to want to go where they're supposed to. This editorial features hues that are everywhere they shouldn't be--on the walls, in bits and pieces… [More]



Comic Books on Broadway - ‘Spiderman: Turn Off the Dark’ Brings Superheroes to Life (GALLERY)Comic Books on Broadway - ‘Spiderman: Turn Off the Dark’ Brings Superheroes to Life (GALLERY)

Debuting at the Hilton Theatre in February 2010 is a new ‘Spiderman: Turn Off the Dark’ musical. While this may seem like a risky idea, many top Hollywood names are agreeing to be in the cast, such as… [More]



Fungus Shelves - Mischer Traxler Saves Species With Eco-Conscious Design (GALLERY)Fungus Shelves - Mischer Traxler Saves Species With Eco-Conscious Design (GALLERY)

This limited fungi shelf was designed by Mischer Traxler. According to DesignBoom, the piece is “about editions that reflect limitations in reality: untouched nature, maintained traditions, old craftsmanship,… [More]



Modern Art Menswear - Painted Pieces From Alexander McQueen's Spring 2010 Line (GALLERY)Modern Art Menswear - Painted Pieces From Alexander McQueen's Spring 2010 Line (GALLERY)

Alexander McQueen’s Spring 2010 collection had many fashion-forward ideas including capri dress pants for men, but the knockout fashion notes were his painted pieces. Alexander McQueen titled the show… [More]



Michael Jackson Street Art - Artsy Dedications to the King of Pop (GALLERY)Michael Jackson Street Art - Artsy Dedications to the King of Pop (GALLERY)

Oh, I love this collection of street art and graffiti honoring the late great Michael Jackson. It includes both stencil work and paste-ups, and features art from all over the world. Banksy and Faile are… [More]



Airbrushed Lace Faces - Ruby Chu Paints Patterns Onto Skin in Marie Antoinette-esque Shoot (GALLERY)Airbrushed Lace Faces - Ruby Chu Paints Patterns Onto Skin in Marie Antoinette-esque Shoot (GALLERY)

The Marie Antoinette-esque model Ruby Chu uses for her 'Let Them Eat Cake' photo shoot has an unusual addition to her porcelain makeup: Airbrushed lace patterns. The latticed makeup looks like an undulating… [More]



Peekaboo Photography - Phill Wilkinson Captures Keith McIntyre's 'Oh No He Didn't' Installation (GALLERY)Peekaboo Photography - Phill Wilkinson Captures Keith McIntyre's 'Oh No He Didn't' Installation (GALLERY)

These shots from photographer Phill Wilkinson's 'Oh No He Didn't...' shoot are peculiar, to say the least. What's even more curious is that these photos are actually of artist Keith McIntyre's interactive… [More]



Caution Tape Photography - Carla Pepa's Art Inspires You to Push Past Obstacles (GALLERY)Caution Tape Photography - Carla Pepa's Art Inspires You to Push Past Obstacles (GALLERY)

Each day we face obstacles, and Carla Pepa’s ‘Over Your Limits’ is a photo set that emphasizes pushing past these setbacks. ‘Over Your Limits’ features red-and-white caution tape that is used to depict… [More]



Plus-Sized Nudetography - Augusto Ferrer’s ‘Danae’ is Naughty But Nice (GALLERY)Plus-Sized Nudetography - Augusto Ferrer’s ‘Danae’ is Naughty But Nice (GALLERY)

Augusto Ferrer’s ‘Danae’ proves that hot nudetography doesn’t need a lot of light to be effective. His model is festooned in only underwear; the scene would be completely dark were it not for a string… [More]



Super-Sized Swimmers - Discovery Unveils Giant Tattooed Statues for 'London Ink' (GALLERY)Super-Sized Swimmers - Discovery Unveils Giant Tattooed Statues for 'London Ink' (GALLERY)

This super-sized swimmer is a part of an unusual publicity stunt for 'London Ink,' a new Discovery Channel reality series. The Discovery Channel placed two giant statues in London to promote the series;… [More]



Demystifying Dance Movies - Secret Behind Michael Jackson’s ‘Smooth Criminal’ Lean (VIDEO)Demystifying Dance Movies - Secret Behind Michael Jackson’s ‘Smooth Criminal’ Lean (VIDEO)

Michael Jackson’s ‘Smooth Criminal’ dance is one of the King of Pop’s many celebrated performances. A patent Michael Jackson filed in 1992 reveals how he executed the gravity-defying lean towards the end… [More]



Fake Naturetography - Mark Mawson's 'Aqueous' Explores the Properties of Paint & Water (GALLERY)Fake Naturetography - Mark Mawson's 'Aqueous' Explores the Properties of Paint & Water (GALLERY)

At first glance, Mark Mawson's 'Aqueous' looks like a photo set of jellyfish or some other gelatinous water creature. A closer look, however (and a glance at the tags Mawson used for his collection), reveals… [More]



Whip Ponytails - Paco Peregrin’s ‘Fresh’ Features Tied-Up Hairstyles (GALLERY)Whip Ponytails - Paco Peregrin’s ‘Fresh’ Features Tied-Up Hairstyles (GALLERY)

‘Fresh’ by Paco Peregrin and Kattaca is a photo set that features futuristic fashion and out-there hair, including the whip-style ponytails seen on the models in the first four images. The bound effect… [More]



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