What Else Could It Mean? A Book Surveys the Playful, Iconoclastic Works of James Wines — Colossal
It’s not uncommon for artists and architects to espouse a desire for breaking conventions and pushing boundaries, but…
Psychedelic Paintings by Rafael Silveira Explore a World of ‘Visual Synonymies’ — Colossal
Flowers for eyes, a horizon for a mouth… a popsicle for a holy relic? Rafael Silveira has long…
17 of the funniest finalists in the 2026 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards
It’s time again for one of Upworthy’s longest-running traditions: announcing the Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards finalists. The…
Mischievous Cats Rule in Minyoung Kim’s Affectionately Quirky Paintings — Colossal
Myriad myths and symbols are wrapped up in our captivation with cats. In ancient Egypt, the animals were…
Photographer Loses Five-Figure Job After Bargain-Basement Memory Cards Fail on Set (Satire)
28-year-old professional photographer and videographer Hunter McEwen was fired from his latest five-figure commercial job after he lost…
‘Women in Trees’ Celebrates a Quirky Collection of Anonymous Snapshots — Colossal
All images courtesy of Hatje Cantz, shared with permission June 11, 2026 BooksHistoryPhotography Kate Mothes Share Email Bookmark…
Icelandair Found its ‘Really Bad Photographer’ and Gave Her $50,000
Back in March, Icelandair launched an extremely unusual photo contest. Instead of seeking the most talented, best photographer,…
Someone Shared a Real Monet Painting as AI and Asked for Critiques
A fascinating art social experiment unfolded on social media this week after someone shared an actual Monet painting…
Janusz Jurek Embraces the Weirdness of Everyday Life in Captivating Street Photographs — Colossal
Humor and happenstance take the front seat in Polish photographer Janusz Jurek’s wry images. Working as a graphic…
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Hello, I would like to get the results of a recent routine test. Have you logged in to…
Waxers, doctors, and nurses share their unfiltered inner thoughts about your ‘privates.’
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Misato Sano’s Charming Wooden Dogs Are Carved With Personality — Colossal
Misato Sano’s studio is replete with piles of wooden offcuts, heavy lumber, woodworking equipment, and flowing natural light.…