Source Design You Trust  Photo of the year: “The Lone Horseman” by Dennis Schmelz The Siena Drone Photo Awards 2025 elevate the magic of photography with breathtaking aerial visions. More than a contest, they embody Siena’s mission to prove that creativity still soars. From planes and UAVs to balloons and kites, the competition embraces every…

Source Colossal   After six momentous leaps from a small aircraft, skydiver Gabriel C. Brown completed his mission. Brown is friends with astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy and now, also one of his collaborators. Together, the pair created a stunning image that shows the adventurous subject falling in front of the sun. McCarthy is known for his incredible…

Source Design You Trust  Thomas Thompson, 14, was given 21 days hard labor at Wandsworth Prison for stealing one shilling in January 1873. In the early 1870s, Wandsworth Prison in London produced haunting photographs of child offenders at a time when photography itself was still a novelty. Many of these children were harshly punished for…

Source Design You Trust  Ejiwa “Edge” Ebenebe is a queer Nigerian-Canadian illustrator and fine artist currently based in British Columbia, Canada. With roots in Nigeria and formative years spent across multiple continents—including Lesotho, Western Samoa, and New Zealand—Edge channels this multicultural background into vibrant, highly ornamented digital and traditional artworks. Her pieces frequently explore themes…

Source Design You Trust  In the 1950s, as cinema flourished worldwide, Mexican illustrator Ernesto García Cabral introduced a striking visual style to film promotion. Nicknamed “El Chango,” he infused his posters with vivid colors, fluid lines, and dynamic movement that embodied the spirit of mid-century cinema. His work elevated movie advertising into a fusion of…

Source Colossal   Li Songsong (previously) has long centered his practice around translating archival imagery, whether it be a portrait printed in a newspaper or still from a film. The Chinese artist is broadly interested in the ways that memories morph over time and how, when we’re reflecting on a moment well in the past, our…

Source Colossal   Known for addressing issues of censorship and inequality, Iranian artist Arghavan Khosravi (previously) has long utilized her bold, fragmented works to confront large-scale problems relevant around the world. Her alluring color palettes and delicate motifs catch the eye and are paired with distinct symbols of tension: a chain lock, cords binding body parts,…

Source Artsy Shark  Enjoy this showcase collection by a diverse group of artists who share some of their favorite works of art. The post Artist Showcase, Autumn 2025 appeared first on Artsy Shark.