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Month: July 2009

Pugnacious Propaganda: 15 Images Show Off the Art of War

Propaganda has many purposes but paramount is its use to promote war and bolster a united home front. While most people have some acquaintance with their own country's graphic propaganda - often ...

Futuristic Technology: 15 Cool & Crazy Concept Computers

Ever think computer company product planning sessions consist of throwing one wacky concept after another against the wall to see what sticks? Not much does and sure enough, the ash heap of tech ...

Flyby in Style: WWII and Korean War Aircraft Nose Art

Decorating military planes with nose art has been a largely American tradition since WWI. During WWII and the Korean War, nose art surged in popularity with controversial images of cheesecake ...

Stroke of Genius: 10 Abilities Borne of Brain Damage

Imagine having a stroke, a severe brain injury or a tumor and suddenly waking up one day to find you’ve developed artistic talents to rival Picasso. It sounds impossible, but the brain is a ...

Camera Hands: Beautifully Realistic Portraits & Sketches

Abstract art developed around the turn of the last century as cameras began to take painting and illustration's place as the primary means of portraiture. But just because technology and the art ...

Senior City-zens: World’s 10 Oldest Still-Inhabited Cities

Urban society may seem a modern phenomenon but cities have been around for a lot longer than one might think. Indeed, once nomadic tribes began to settle in one location, they saw that it was good, ...

Stash: 15 Spectacular Suitcases with Strange Surprises

Suitcases, briefcases, attache cases and the like serve one over-arching purpose: keeping what's inside secure and safe from prying eyes. So just what lurks within some of these sartorial plain ...

Amazing Artwork: Banksy Versus Bristol Museum Exhibition

The legendary and mysterious artist, Banksy, has taken over the Bristol Museum for a stunning summer showing: Banksy vs. Bristol Museum. The exhibit opened on June 13, 2009 and ends on August 31, ...

Art of Messiness: Intentionally Sloppy Drawings & Collages

(work via ARTST.com) It takes a special kind of person to actively pursue a messy career, be they a port-o-potty cleaner or a technician on an oil rig. Messy artists, you know, ones who cherish a ...

12 Futuristic Mobile Homes: Trailer Trash Turned Treasure

With global warming threatening coastal cities and a new era of mass migration on the horizon, going mobile just might be today's bright idea - and tomorrow's way of life. Those who want to get ...

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