As the flowers in our gardens and the woods burst into bloom at this time of year, it is the perfect opportunity to gaze upon the magical imagery conjured up by photographer Bella Kotak. Selecting models with other-worldly features, she positions them in quirky compositions by framing them against the majesty of nature. Images © […]
Author: Christopher Smail
The Collapse of Cohesion: New Drawings by Levi Van Veluw
We’ve published the standout work of Levi Van Veluw on Illusion before, and now he’s back on these pages with more charcoal drawings. His art is full of interesting concepts, exploring minimalism, futurism and geometric designs. They stimulate the mind and engage with the eye in fascinating ways. He achieves a very high level of […]
Nate Walton and his Playful Colour Photographs
Note: Contains nudity. LA photographer Nate Walton shoots naturalistic images of half-nude women (most of whom are friends as opposed to professional models) in a variety of settings: against a city skyline, in an empty apartment and out pumping gas. There is no element of pretension in his work, he is celebrating the everyday in […]
Amazing Night Photography
Whether shooting landscapes, cityscapes or fashion, Night Photography can be very tricky to get right. There are so many more elements to think about when you are cut off from the sun or artificial light sources: the lifeblood of taking pictures. But the plus side is that it gives snappers the chance to be more creative […]
Grotesque Ceramic Sculptures by Jason Briggs
From his studio in rural Tennessee, Jason Briggs works away on his monstrous representations of the human body. They are surreal and abstract pieces that twist and distort our anatomy into unrecognisable shapes; with strong sexual imagery and a fetish quality that can be plainly seen. They certainly don’t look like anyone else’s work. They may […]
5 German Artists Making Their Mark in the Art World
Note: Contains nudity. Germany has produced some of the finest artists over the last century. Names like Anslem Kiefer and Wolfgang Tillmans are just a couple of the big ones that have shaped, in different ways, the visual arts of their home nation. Maybe this all has to do with how the German government and […]
New Erotic Series “Kiss” by Maggie West
I’ve published the tantalising photography of Maggie West before and now she is back with her new project “Kiss.” Continuing her visual style of neon colours, experimental lighting and strong sexual content, these images are beautiful depictions of intimate moments between two human beings. Captured just before the kiss, they all possess an exhilarating erotic mood. […]
Intoxicating Retro Collages by Drømsjel
There is a philosophical air to the work of Berlin-based visual artist Pierre Schmidt (aka Drømsjel) that is exhilarating. He creates mind-mending digital collages drawing inspiration from the likes of Friedrich Nietzsche. Breaking down his subjects to their most basic form, before building them back together with plenty of surreal flourishes thrown into the mix. Images © […]
Red Haired Beauties shot by Kristina Varaksina
Red hair is a mysterious colour and throughout history has been likened to some odd personality characteristics: those with this shade famously possess a hot and fiery temper to match that tint, apparently. But there is none of that in the delicate portraits of Kristina Varaksina. Through soft lighting and makeup, the artist draws on […]
10 Great Japanese Photographers You Should Know
Note: Contains nudity. Japan has a rich history in photography. Think back to the hazy and dislocated black and white imagery that came out of Tokyo in the 60s, a time that was defined by a younger generation struggling with their country’s past and future. Presently, there are numerous names that have made their mark […]