Source Design You Trust  Yale Joel/LIFE Back in the 1950s, cosmetics testing was far more, shall we say, eccentric than today’s methods. One delightfully odd example was lipstick evaluation: to ensure the product’s durability, vibrant color, and safety, a dedicated team of female testers was tasked with smooching willing gentlemen. Yale Joel/LIFE But here’s the…

Source Design You Trust  Cheese and mechanical keyboards—two seemingly unrelated passions that share an unexpected linguistic quirk. Enthusiasts of both often use elaborate, almost theatrical adjectives to describe the sensory experience tied to their hobby. Take cheese, for instance: if it develops a natural, edible mold, aficionados opt for the refined term “bloom.” A pungent…

Source Design You Trust  Hieu, an Australian artist known as Kelogsloops, creates ethereal watercolor paintings that evoke a sense of tranquility and wonder. His work blends delicate brushstrokes and fluid motion with elements of East Asian aesthetics and surreal fantasy, resulting in mesmerizing compositions. Often featuring figures drifting through abstract spaces or natural landscapes, his…

Source Design You Trust  What defines humanity—our physical form, innate instincts, or something more elusive? Austrian visual artist Phil Langer delves into these questions through his surreal series “Hybrid,” an evocative project that challenges perceptions of identity. By merging human portraits with elements of nature and machinery, he creates a dreamlike visual language where reality…

Source Colossal   Every month, we share opportunities for artists and designers, including open calls, grants, fellowships, and residencies. Make sure you never miss out by joining our monthly Opportunities Newsletter. Spring $1,800 Innovate Grants for Art + PhotoFeaturedInnovate Grant awards two $1,800 grants each quarter to one visual artist and one photographer. In addition, twelve applicants…

Source Design You Trust  1st Place: “Sleeping Elephants” by Abdul sahil Each year, the 35 Photography Awards highlights some of the most stunning visual artistry, with wildlife photography standing out as a powerful and emotional category. The latest edition features 24 remarkable winning photos that showcase diverse species and ecosystems, capturing the essence of survival,…

Source Colossal   “We believe in the power of stories to tickle senses and shift perceptions,” says Marshmallow Laser Feast, an experiential artist collective merging art, extended reality (XR), and film into large-scale, immersive exhibitions. MLF’s latest work, Of the Oak, situates a monumental, six-meter-tall, double-sided video of the titular tree in London’s Royal Botanic Gardens,…

Source Artsy Shark  Featured artist Rumjana Georgieva presents a portfolio inspired by her fascination with historical styles and genres. The post Featured Artist Rumjana Georgieva appeared first on Artsy Shark.