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From chunky hair beads and rollers to sink strainers and brake pedals, Nairobi-based photographer Thandiwe Muriu finds fashionable use for ordinary objects. Worn as glasses that obscure a subject’s identity, the repurposed items add cultural flair to Muriu’s vibrant portraits and are connected to both her background and Kenyan life, more broadly. Red fringe evokes the …
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Optical illusion art, better known as Op art, is a form of abstract art that emerged in the 1960s. It utilizes graphic shapes and block colors to create the illusion of movement or depth, exploiting the intricate ways in which the human eye perceives what we see. Ready for a journey into the eye-bending world …
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The coolest thing about baking cakes is that they are not just a culinary art but a visual one as well. With the right ingredients, talent, and skills, a baker can turn their cake into a delicious sculpture that is a feast for both the eyes and the mouth! Now, what if I told you …
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An aerial image purportedly showing an airplane abandoned in a forest started circulating on social media in August 2018: Although this picture was often shared as if it provided an authentic view of an airplane abandoned amidst a cluster of trees, it is actually a digitally manipulated work. One way to tell that this image …
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The executives dug too greedily and too deep. You know what they awoke in the darkness of 1980s nostalgia… A friggin’ GOLD MINE,is what! “Top Gun Maverick” grossed 1.45 BILLION – with a B – despite being a sequel 36 years after the original. And let’s not pretend the 1986 Top Gun was begging to be …
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If we asked you to name some famous architects, you could probably only remember two, both of whom are conveniently named “Frank.” That’s because the majority of buildings we see on a day-to-day basis aren’t memorable in any way. But while most structures adhere to the standard “giant box with doors” design, there are still …
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In anticipation of Valentine’s Day, we take a spin through history’s greatest lovers—star crossed, cursed, life-long, and everything in between.Love is a powerful emotion. Throughout history couples in love have caused wars and controversy, created masterpieces in writing, music, and art, and have captured the hearts of the public with the power of their bonds. …
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There are very talented people out there that others have just yet to find out about. And it’s very fortunate that, nowadays, these people have the internet to use to share their art with the entire world. We just couldn’t ignore these outstanding works of art and we want to share them with you. “I …
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People have always wanted to live in a comfortable, beautiful place. But sometimes, expensive furniture and high-tech devices are not enough. It’s very important to quickly remove useless things and tasteless items from your home because even the things that seem unimportant can completely ruin the vibe of your place. We always pay attention to …
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A marriage proposal is probably one of the most touching and exciting moments in the life of a couple. Some of them take this ritual really responsibly, with great imagination and a fair amount of humor. Bright Side collected for you the most unusual proposals proving there are also knights in our time. The most brilliant proposal is waiting for you at the end. 10. Tattooed proposal …