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10 Pieces of Fan Art that Ask “What If Things Ended Differently?”

Here are a few of our favorite alternate endings to great pop culture tales as imagined by artists, many of which were part of the Bottleneck Gallery’s “Alternate Ending” art show.

13 Balloon Sculptures That Let Your Imagination Float Away

It’s easy to think of balloon twisters as nothing more than children’s entertainers ready to make hats, swords and animals at a moment’s notice, but balloon art can also be incredibly complex. Here are a few of the most impressive balloon sculptures ever

22 Rocking Pieces of Fraggle Rock Fan Art

Jim Henson’s cave-dwelling Fraggle Rock critters hit the big 3-0 this year. In celebration, here are a few fun pieces of fan art celebrating those who “let the music play down in Fraggle Rock.”

The Art Institute of Chicago; Friends of American Art Collection

10 Artists Influenced by Edward Hopper's Nighthawks

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Right?

The Cocktail Chart: Signature Drinks of Fictional Icons

Want to drink like your favorite character? Now you can. Pop Chart Lab has created this handy chart brimming with recipes for the signature drinks of several unforgettable characters. Whether drinking to cope with a regrettable past (Dick Whitman, aka Don

20 Artistic Takes on Disney Princesses

Fans of Brave's heroine, Merida, have been up in arms the last week over a Disney redesign that left the princess looking skinnier, sexier, and more in line with the rest of the company’s animated princesses. Here are some other ways the Disney princess

17 Tattoos Inspired by TV Shows

Plenty of people are that dedicated to their favorite shows and there are tons of tattoos featuring TV show logos and characters out there. Here are some of the many truly great show tattoos on the net.

8 Decidedly Different Benches to Sit On

6 Terrific Tattoos On Teachers

While we’ve seen librarians and scientists with tattoos, there is still a bit of a stigma against teachers coming into school with full sleeves of ink.

Nailed It: 13 Amazingly Intricate Nail Designs

Artistic nails might not always be functional, especially those involving 3D or odd nail shapes, but they’re certainly a skill that takes years to master. Those who specialize in this particular artistry point out that really elaborate nails aren’t intend

100 History-Making Cameras on One Poster

To celebrate photography or, more accurately, the devices that make it possible, Pop Chart Lab has designed a stunning new poster that tracks the history of the camera from 1888 to today.

18 Stunning Black-Light-Responsive Tattoos

While UV-responsive tattoos are still fairly rare (many people don’t want to bother with ink that’s almost never going to be seen), they can offer a unique way to accentuate a design or to get a tattoo in a highly visible area without having to worry abou

4 Presidents Who Painted for Fun and Profit

For four presidents in history that we know of, and likely a few more that we don’t, painting has been a comfort both before their executive years and after them.

How a Gang of Pickpockets Shut Down the Louvre

French museum workers walk out as the home to the Mona Lisa is plagued by increasingly aggressive thieves

11 Great Geeky Umbrellas

Artistic Takes on 9 Classic Fairy Tales

We’re all familiar with the classic Disney and Brothers Grimm versions of fairy tales, but with a little artistic skill and imagination, it’s amazing how drastically these tales can change—at least visually. Need proof? Look no further than this collectio

Rama-O-Rama: A Guide to 5 Visual Extravaganzas!

Before motion pictures, there were many ways for people to experience something they had never seen before. These visual extravaganzas, created by innovative and imaginative showmen, were often named using the Greek suffix -rama, meaning "a sight" or “vi

13 Fun and Impressive Pieces of Doctor Who Fan Art

In honor of the longest running sci-fi series in history, let’s take a look at some of the fantastic creations made by the show’s worldwide legion of fans.

How Mondo Posters Get Made

If you're a fan of movies, you've probably heard of Mondo, the Austin, Texas-based shop that creates incredibly artistic posters for movies that make typical one-sheets look like child's play. Mondo's Chief Operating Officer, Jessica Olsen, told mental_fl

Incredible Infographics for Beatles Enthusiasts

Fifty years ago today, the Beatles released their first LP, “Please Please Me”—and the rest, as they say, is history. To celebrate this milestone, Pop Chart Lab has created three incredible infographics that break down the instrumentation of the Fab Four’

50 Shades of Gray from the First Comprehensive Guide to Color Naming

After you read this list, you can proudly tell all your friends you were intellectually stimulated by reading 50 shades of gray.

11 Beautiful and Creative SXSW Film Posters

These 11 film posters from the 2013 SXSW Film Festival creatively and beautifully capture the essence of their films—and would look great on anyone’s wall.

11 Tasty Geek Pizzas

Elevensanity continues! Next up on our lists of 11 for the 11th, we'll whet your appetite with a lunchtime list.

Swissted: Punk Rock Gig Posters Reinterpreted in Swiss Modernist Style

On the surface, it might not seem like punk rock and Swiss modernism have much in common—but pick up Mike Joyce's book Swissted, out tomorrow, and you'll see that the music and art movements blend beautifully.

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