Kei Mieno is a highly acclaimed Japanese artist known for his breathtaking hyperrealistic oil paintings, which are often mistaken for photographs. With a mastery of light, shadow, texture, and contrast, Mieno meticulously brings his subjects to life, showcasing an exceptional level of detail in every brushstroke. A graduate of Hiroshima City University College of Art, he has been passionately pursuing his craft since 2007, gaining widespread recognition not only in Japan but also globally....

In “Street Ghosts,” Cirio printed life-size images of people captured by Google Street View and placed them in the exact locations where they were originally photographed. These images serve as a reminder of the unseen consequences of data surveillance, confronting viewers with the unsettling reality of unauthorized exposure. More info: Instagram | paolocirio.net | twitter.com | youtube.com | Facebook | flickr.com “It’s about privacy and personal data bridged between the physical and virtual worlds....

Needle Wig, with over 23k followers on Instagram, has captured the hearts of many with his relatable yet quirky comic strips. Despite the slightly dark undertones, Needle Wig’s cartoons never venture into mean or aggressive territory. So get ready to laugh out loud at the unexpected and relatable scenarios that unfold. More info: Instagram | twitter.com | Facebook | webtoons.com “I pick a topic that interests me, then I try to look at it from different angles and after I pick one that makes me laugh the most I start a sketch phase....

From blending seamlessly into their surroundings, Daniel and Anna’s photos are an exploration of reality and fantasy. With a dedicated following on Instagram, their vibrant and thoughtfully crafted images continue to captivate audiences worldwide, inviting us all to see the world through their imaginative lens. More info: annandaniel.com Follow Bored Panda on Google News! Follow us on Flipboard.com/@boredpanda! Please use high-res photos without watermarks Ooops! Your image is too large, maximum file size is 8 MB....

These aren’t your average life hacks - oh no. We’re talking about gadgets and gizmos so brilliantly obvious, you’ll be wondering why you didn’t invent them yourself. From kitchen conundrums to wardrobe woes, we’ve got the lowdown on turning your daily facepalms into triumphant fist pumps. credit: pinterest.com credit: pinterest.com credit: pinterest.com Follow Bored Panda on Google News! Follow us on Flipboard.com/@boredpanda! Please use high-res photos without watermarks Ooops! Your image is too large, maximum file size is 8 MB....

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His latest project, “Forbidden Toys,” explores themes such as censorship, taboo, ideology, and religion. The toys featured in this series are highly unconventional and quite controversial, encouraging behaviors like tattooing dogs or pursuing a butcher’s career through a set of LEGO-style blocks. However, since it’s purely a conceptual project, public reception has been surprisingly positive. As the artist himself shared: “The reaction has been much better than I expected, to be honest....

The sprinter beat Team USA stars Noah Lyles and Kenny Bednarek in the men’s 200-meter final on August 8. He won in 19.46 seconds, the fourth-fastest time ever. Additionally, he led his team to a silver medal in the 4x400m relay. Share iconSprinter Letsile Tebogo made history by winning his country’s first gold medal Image credits: tebogo_letsile_ Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi declared a public holiday in honor of his achievement....

However, some of those issues affect us, and especially our future, without us realizing it, and the more oblivious we are to them, the more damage they will eventually cause. When one person online asked about these ticking time bombs that far too few people are aware of, many Redditors joined in the discussion, delivering their answers. Scroll down to see what they wrote! More info: Reddit Stargost_ , hitesh choudhary Report...

People on today’s list sure have, and they decided to make their interactions public. They shared the text messages they exchanged with the so-called “nice girls” on a subreddit dedicated to exactly that, showing that for some people, being nice is nothing but an act. Scroll down to find netizens’ cases of dealing with “nice girls” in the wild, and see for yourself just how troublesome it can get. Below you will also find Bored Panda’s interview with an assistant professor of health communication at the University of Connecticut, Dr....

Masayuki Oki, a Tokyo-based photographer, was so fascinated with cats that he started photographing them daily and sharing the photos on his Instagram account, now followed by 450k people. Over time, Masayuki learned their behavior and how to captivate their attention. Previously, the artist shared: “Before starting cat photography, I didn’t know that cats go all out to charm their way into getting food. When I saw this behavior, even the proudest cats would act affectionately to achieve their goal....

When you’re in a committed relationship for years and years, it can seem completely impossible that it might someday end. But people change. Trust gets broken. Priorities shift. Folks fall out of love. And then you find yourself on the verge of breaking everything off. Redditor u/Upstairs-Fox917 started a candid online discussion after asking the members of the r/AskWomen community to open up about why their long-term relationships came to an end....

Her daily comic strip, “Half Full,” syndicated by Andrews McMeel and featured in prominent outlets like the LA Times and GoComics, showcases her ability to turn everyday moments into funny experiences that might pull a laugh or two out of you. By exploring the topics of technology, animals/pets, and the general sphere of social media, Maria’s work is a good reminder that life shouldn’t be taken as seriously. More info: Instagram | x....

The witty remarks of a five-year-old, discussing the way you look in a very straightforward way, can be a great example of that; or food going everywhere but the mouth of the toddler. Luckily for us, after having to deal with that, some parents discuss their experiences with other moms and dads out there, or share it with a wider audience, such as people on X (formerly Twitter), for instance....

(This is because we identify with our social groups and value their opinions over others, which allows embarrassment to elicit forgiveness and advertise trustworthiness, ultimately helping us repair relationships.) So to learn about human nature, Reddit user Jotazepp decided to utilize the anonymity of the internet and asked everyone else on the platform to share the most sheepish things the world would find out if they were to suddenly pass away....

Calm-Emu9356 , Sam Lion / pexels (not the actual photo) Report ShadowStarDragon , Tima Miroshnichenko / pexels (not the actual photo) Report RanchDubois_ , Alena Darmel / pexels (not the actual photo) Report “Many couples are both working and building their careers and are choosing to postpone weddings due to the time and effort involved,” marriage and family therapist Rebecca Hendrix, from New York, told Brides. Inkspotten , cottonbro studio / pexels (not the actual photo) Report...

There are many ways to pick out a film you’d like to watch, but one specific method stands out from them all. This account on X, called “catinthemovie”, looks out for whether there were any felines. To our surprise, there are quite a lot that feature cats, as well as the ones that lack their furry existence. The movies can include from the newest theater releases to the older ones from the ’90s or ’80s....

Escape rooms can be an exciting and fun way to disappear from reality for an hour and focus on solving a series of puzzles and riddles. And while you might believe that what happens in an escape room stays in an escape room, that’s not really the case. Because employees are watching you through cameras the entire time. Redditors have recently been sharing the funniest and most embarrassing escape room fails they’ve witnessed, so we’ve gathered some of their tales down below....

Unsurprisingly, some of the side effects of childbirth are not publicly discussed that often either. But one netizen recently decided to shed some light onto the topic and addressed the female internet users on Threads, asking them about the lesser-known side effects of bringing a child into this world. Many women replied to the thread, some even sharing their personal experiences, so if you’re interested in learning more about the less joyful side of giving birth, scroll down to find the netizens’ answers on the list below....

There are many thriving communities online where talented woodworkers share their projects: anything from functional furniture to quirky decorations. Their work is so beautiful that we often feature it on Bored Panda. Today, we’ve gathered a new round of inspiring creations. Check them out below, and don’t miss our chat with craftsman Liam O’Connor. Knowing this, it’s fascinating to learn about what attracts people to this meticulous craft. That’s why Bored Panda got in touch with Liam O’Connor, a talented 24-year-old woodworker and furniture maker from the San Francisco Bay Area, to hear about his story....