Exploring the fascinating, ambitious, and creative futuristic visions from the past 80 years. Dark Roasted Blend has a huge collection of imagery dating back to the 1930s and 40s, showing visions that never came to pass, but may still inspire the next great adventure.   The post Glorious Retro Futurism From the Past Century appeared first on Moss and Fog ..read more

Photographer Jacob Hall was in coastal Texas when he snapped images of a great blue heron flying from the edge of the water at Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge. It wasn’t until after he took the photos that he realized what had just happened. A bobcat, which had been hiding in the bushes by the shore had leaped wildly onto the heron, taking it down with it into the water. See more of Hall’s work on Instagram. Via PetaPixel: Images © Copyright Jacob Hall.  Here we see the heron taking off, unsuspecting. The same photo showing the bobcat hidden on the edge of the shore. The second image s ..read more

The Hut by Ethimo looks like an amazing outdoor lounger to casually spend a weekend afternoon in. With a design that feels a bit like a childhood fort, the Hut cocoons its user in a wooden form, atop soft cushions, and the open air above you. With a curtain that pulls closed, it can provide full privacy, or an open lounger for poolside, or even in the woods. Grouped together, the lounger feels like a true destination for relaxation. “The Hut lounge bed can be customised with an elegant curtain that ‘closes’ this nest, allowing the air to filter through while protecting from direct sunlight. T ..read more

If Earth was distilled down to its essence, what would it taste like? It’s an unusual question, but also a fascinating thought experiment. Considering our planet is 70% covered by oceans, there’s a good chance the overall taste is going to be salty. Creating a bluish, salt flavored candy, Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa embodies our planet in a single, edible moment. More of an art piece than an actual product, the candy nonetheless is a disarming and unexpected creation. Via Whod Design: “About 70% of the Earth’s surface is covered by oceans. If you could shrink the Earth down and put it in ..read more

Coachella for years has had a playful and art-filled experience, and this year’s is no different. LA-based Do Lab created huge fabric ‘mushrooms’ for this year’s event, and they added a flowy, vibrant feel to the areas around one of the main stages. The large-scale installations sprouted from the ground to spread out into a canopy-like shape, providing color and shade to concert goers. The structures feel much more engaging and enlivening than a traditional tent would, and the wind flowing through them provided a sense of motion and movement that felt alive. Via Dezeen: Photography is by Jamal ..read more

Italian painter Marco Grassi paints with such remarkable detail, it’s literally down to the individual skin pore and facial hair. Some of them are so realistic it’s amazing they’re not photographs. The hyperrealistic paintings do delve into the surrealistic, breaking the illusion that they’re purely photographic in nature. We see figures whose arms and legs erupt in colorful murals and animal figures. Images © Copyright Marco Grassi.  “My goal is to stir deep emotions, trying to make people more sensitive. I want to combine reality and surrealism, exploring human thoughts and nature in a ..read more

After exploring the outer solar system, Carl Sagan asked NASA to have the Voyager 1 spacecraft turn its camera around and take an image of earth. It did so, at a distance of 3.7 billion miles (6 billion kilometers) from the Sun. The February 14, 1990 image was dubbed “The Pale Blue Dot“. That’s all you could see in the vastness of space. One tiny pixel of light. But within that one pixel, that one dot, was literally all that we know, and all that we have. It’s profound to think about the seemingly huge earth absolutely dwarfed by the enormity of space. For us, it’s a clear wake up call, to pro ..read more

In recent years, nature-inspired jewellery has surged in popularity, becoming a vibrant expression of both style and symbolic meaning. Wearing fine jewels has always been a fashion statement but now, wearing bracelets and necklaces adorning wildlife symbols has become one of the most popular jewellery trends.  These pieces embody themes of growth and renewal and resonate personal values such as sustainability as UK shoppers begin to get more and more ecologically-minded. Using materials such as real pressed flowers and bright gemstones, nature-inspired jewellery is the perfect way to sh ..read more

April 22, 2024 is Earth Day. Earth is our only home. We don’t always treat it with the respect it deserves.    In celebration of Earth Day, creating a more environmentally friendly lifestyle is essential for preserving our planet for future generations. Here are 22 actionable steps you can take to be nicer and kinder to the environment.   1. Reduce Plastic Use Switch to reusable bags, bottles, and containers. Avoid single-use plastics like straws and cutlery to significantly reduce your plastic waste.   2. Opt for Public Transportation Whenever possible, use public transp ..read more

Claire Droppert uses her native Dutch landscapes to create fascinating visions of nature, in new and unexpected ways. Her series ‘Dutch Rebels’ explores flowers that aren’t afraid to stand out from the field. Showing a range of beautiful fields, she captures a single, solitary bloom that sticks out, contrasted against the other flowers. We love the titles assigned to each image. From The Loyalist to The Charmer to The Heartbreaker, she shows the power of sticking out, and being different. See more of Droppert’s work on her website. All images © Copyright Claire Droppert.  The OptimistThe ..read more