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25 Bizarre But Beautiful Communist-Era Posters For Oscar-Worthy Hollywood Movies

The stark, often surreal portrayals of Hollywood’s most beloved films revealed a startling — and intentional — divide between the East and West.

By All That's Interesting • Feb 27, 2016

25 Bizarre But Beautiful Communist-Era Posters For Oscar-Worthy Hollywood Movies

The stark, often surreal portrayals of Hollywood’s most beloved films revealed a startling — and intentional — divide between the East and West.

By All That's Interesting • February 27, 2016

23 Retro-Futuristic NASA Posters That Imagine The Next Golden Age Of Space Travel

From hot-air balloons on Jupiter to nightlife on a planet with no star, these images are truly out of this world.

By John Kuroski • Feb 12, 2016

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23 Retro-Futuristic NASA Posters That Imagine The Next Golden Age Of Space Travel

From hot-air balloons on Jupiter to nightlife on a planet with no star, these images are truly out of this world.

By John Kuroski • February 12, 2016

What We Loved This Week: How 3,000 Condoms Become Art

This week’s top stories: An art installation made of 3,000 condoms, outrageous Instagram accounts of dangerous Mexican drug lords, the badass French soldiers now heading into Syria, street art that only appears in the rain, and world-famous monuments lit up for Paris. The World’s Greatest Monuments Light Up For Paris...

By All That's Interesting • Nov 20, 2015

What We Loved This Week: How 3,000 Condoms Become Art

This week’s top stories: An art installation made of 3,000 condoms, outrageous Instagram accounts of dangerous Mexican drug lords, the badass French soldiers now heading into Syria, street art that only appears in the rain, and world-famous monuments lit up for Paris. The World’s Greatest Monuments Light Up For Paris...

By All That's Interesting • November 20, 2015

The Story Behind Keith Haring’s Original ‘Crack Is Wack’ Mural

Discover the story behind street artist Keith Haring's iconic "Crack Is Wack" mural in New York City.

By Savannah Cox • Oct 15, 2015

The Story Behind Keith Haring’s Original ‘Crack Is Wack’ Mural

Discover the story behind street artist Keith Haring's iconic "Crack Is Wack" mural in New York City.

By Savannah Cox • October 15, 2015

Foley Artists: Hollywood’s Unsung Heroes

Movies are as much about moving images as they are sound—which is why Foley artists are so important.

By Teresa Cantero • Sep 26, 2015

Foley Artists: Hollywood’s Unsung Heroes

Movies are as much about moving images as they are sound—which is why Foley artists are so important.

By Teresa Cantero • September 26, 2015

Russian Artist Petro Wodkins Takes On Vladimir Putin, Tells Us Why

“Play the people who play the world.” That’s the mission behind Russian artist Petro Wodkins’ recent endeavor, Sound of Power, a series of busts of global political leaders that also function as audio speakers. Wodkins debuted his latest speaker-sculpture, Russian president Vladimir Putin, on September 21st. We spoke with Wodkins...

By Savannah Cox • Sep 25, 2015

Russian Artist Petro Wodkins Takes On Vladimir Putin, Tells Us Why

“Play the people who play the world.” That’s the mission behind Russian artist Petro Wodkins’ recent endeavor, Sound of Power, a series of busts of global political leaders that also function as audio speakers. Wodkins debuted his latest speaker-sculpture, Russian president Vladimir Putin, on September 21st. We spoke with Wodkins...

By Savannah Cox • September 25, 2015

80 Textless Movie Posters That Don’t Need A Single Word

At times, simplicity can convey the most meaning. Explore the posters for your favorite movies, reimagined brilliantly without text.

By Alexander Baldwin • Sep 24, 2015

80 Textless Movie Posters That Don’t Need A Single Word

At times, simplicity can convey the most meaning. Explore the posters for your favorite movies, reimagined brilliantly without text.

By Alexander Baldwin • September 24, 2015

Vintage Vogue Covers: When Fashion Lacked Photoshop

Before fashion photography's heyday, major magazine publications like Vogue relied upon illustrations to promote sales and social norms.

By Erin Kelly • Sep 13, 2015

Vintage Vogue Covers: When Fashion Lacked Photoshop

Before fashion photography's heyday, major magazine publications like Vogue relied upon illustrations to promote sales and social norms.

By Erin Kelly • September 13, 2015

eL Seed Paints Peace Across The Arab World

How eL Seed, a celebrated French-Tunisian calligraffiti artist, is spreading peace and hope, one blank wall and one can of spray paint at a time.

By Briana Jones • Sep 1, 2015

eL Seed Paints Peace Across The Arab World

How eL Seed, a celebrated French-Tunisian calligraffiti artist, is spreading peace and hope, one blank wall and one can of spray paint at a time.

By Briana Jones • September 1, 2015

Banksy Blasts Hollywood, Disney In Latest Prank Installation, “Dismaland”

This isn’t Mickey’s park. Dismaland, street artist Banksy’s most recent and most elaborate endeavor, contains everything you’d expect to find at an ordinary theme park—a ferris wheel, fair games, rides, and colorful attractions—and yet manages to circumvent any and all semblances of happiness. Banksy’s theme park opened Saturday, August 22...

By Kiri Picone • Aug 28, 2015

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Banksy Blasts Hollywood, Disney In Latest Prank Installation, “Dismaland”

This isn’t Mickey’s park. Dismaland, street artist Banksy’s most recent and most elaborate endeavor, contains everything you’d expect to find at an ordinary theme park—a ferris wheel, fair games, rides, and colorful attractions—and yet manages to circumvent any and all semblances of happiness. Banksy’s theme park opened Saturday, August 22...

By Kiri Picone • August 28, 2015