Portland-based artist peter gronquist explores and interrogates the idea of globally recognized brands and icons – often using the medium of taxidermy and taboo to deliver his message. From stately portraits of bisons and gazelles donning excessively majestic antlers of twisting golden firearms to sparkling grenades depicting well known brands such as hello kitty – each piece comments …

Swedish still life and advertising photographer Niklas Alm started exploring the world of photography as a kid in his parents darkroom. Since 2001 he has been working with both editorial and advertising commisions, winning awards in Epica Awards, New York Festivals and Sony World Photography Awards among others.His passion for creating interesting environments and images …

The Europa League ended yesterday in a not very surprising way, if Spain wins again the soccer Leagues will get very boring!  The soccer lovers who can’t get enough of their heroes should check out the work of Stanley Chow. Stanley Chow launched a website ‘Stanley Chow soccer prints‘ where you can buy posters of …

Studied in industrial design, experimental painting, and ceramic sculpture, Diana Beltran Herrera‘s medium of choice seems to have settled on paper. The Colombian artist manages to craft surprisingly lively sculptures out of the flat medium, cutting and shaping sheets into assorted species of birds and fish. More information at www.ppiinnee.com

Munich-based photography studio Mierswa-Kluska was recently commissioned by the Goodyear Dunlop brand to develop a photographic series which expresses the key characteristics of the company’s product line. Conceived under the art direction of Carl Elkins, ’treadwear’ alludes to goodyear’s commitment to producing tires which are strong, robust and provide protection under various driving conditions. Elkin depicts these main properties …

Depicting our relationship with popular culture and icons of our time, Rancinan pokes fun at the comedy and tragedy of what we are becoming. With a sense of the ridiculous and clever, we’re invited to laugh at our virtual selves. Salomé in WonderlandWonderful World is the epic third instalment of Gérard Rancinan and Caroline Gaudriault’s The Trilogy of the …

Beauty salons of any description tend to have a particular look, if it’s not clean and clinical, it’s Zen-like – all bamboo shoots and rainforest soundtracks. Sure, some push their boundaries a little; like this Wax Revolution salon Located in Polanco, an affluent neighbourhood of Mexico City. When you visit the website of Wax Revolution it’s hard to …

Adam Martinakis is a digital artist from Athens, Greece, that primarily works with 3D. He creates environments and humanoids in a surreal, hyper-realistic, abstract condition. Pure, Potent shit. Be careful. VIA http://www.behance.net/adamakis

Nick Stern is an internationally acclaimed News and features photographer whose career has taken him to over 40 countries. He has contributed to a wide range of publications throughout the world including daily and weekly newspapers, magazines, books, advertising campaigns and television productions. “You Are Not Banksy” is his latest photography series full of good sarcasm …