
ART
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.
14 Hand-Painted Geeky Shoe Designs
While plenty of people have geeky tee shirts, nerdy shoes are far less common—but shoes are great because, unlike tees, you can wear them day in and day out if you so please. If you’re ready to put your best geek foot forward, here are a few great shoe de
Recreating a 1900-Year-Old Glass Fish
How a Working-Class Couple Amassed a Priceless Art Collection
Herb Vogel never earned more than $23,000 a year. He spent nearly 50 years in a one-bedroom apartment with his wife. They had just one indulgence: art.
9 Amazing Masters of Hyperrealism
For some artists, the prevalence of cameras in our modern world is a challenge to make even more realistic artwork. These are some of the most impressive artists working in the ultra-demanding realm of hyperrealism.
19 Great Quilts That Keep Geeks Cozy
Everyone needs something to keep them warm at night. Geeks might want one or more of these totally nerdastic quilts.
Richard Feynman's "Ode to the Flower"
In 1981, physicist Richard Feynman was interviewed by the BBC. He told the story of his disagreement with an artist about who can better appreciate the beauty of a flower: artists or scientists. To hear Feynman tell it, the artist believed that a deep
Camera Fun - Making Crazy Art Using Christmas Lights
It's that time of year -- strings of tiny lights are everywhere, and families are wandering around, checking out those lights. If you're like me, you bring your camera along on these light-viewing jaunts. And if you're like me, you use your camera to ta
From Virgil to Beyoncé: 5 Great Moments of Artistic Patronage
Throughout the centuries, the patronage system has allowed for the redistribution of wealth from the business class to the creative class—the members of which were often assumed to be starving and in need of such redistribution. The basic conceit is that
12 Christmas Cards Sure to Geek Up Your Holiday Spirit
It might be a little late to order Christmas cards to send out to your friends and family, but you’ve still got plenty of time to enjoy the great art and creativity in some of the geekiest holiday cards out there. 1. Phone
12 Geeky Handmade Christmas Ornaments
Looking to geek up your Christmas tree this year? Then maybe you should try making or buying one of these great one-of-a-kind, handmade ornaments. 1. Gotta Catch 'Em
GALAXY: A Party That Combines Art, Science, Technology, and Storytelling
Do you like art, science, and parties? If you do, you live in Los Angeles, and you have some time tomorrow, you might want to check out GALAXY. Thrown by cARTel: Collaborative Arts LA, the event is billed as a 15,000 square foot "ultimate cosmic playgroun