Creative AIDS Awareness on World AIDS Day 2011

AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) is a disease of the human immune system caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Each year World AIDS Day is celebrated to raise awareness about AIDS because from 1981 to 2007 more than 25 million people have been killed because of AIDS and it is very important to raise… Continue reading Creative AIDS Awareness on World AIDS Day 2011

Muharram, The Festival Of Flagellation

The Muslim world this past week observed Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar. The 10th day of Muharram is Ashura, when Shi’ite Muslims mourn the death of the grandson of the Prophent Mohammed. Very devout Shi’ites cut and whip themselves into a bloody froth in observance. Here are photos of Ashura from Pakistan,… Continue reading Muharram, The Festival Of Flagellation

Arthrobots – Steampunk Insects by Tom Hardwidge

Digital art director and artist Tom Hardwidge creates amazing steampunk insects with just some nuts, bolts and various pieces of metal. According to Arthrobots, “Each Arthrobot starts its life as a series of sketches, some take their inspiration from nature, others from bits and pieces of recycled metal and beads…”

Astronauts Suicide Photos

With the completion of Shuttle program there is nothing for astronauts to look forward to other than suicide. Photographer Neil DaCosta and art director Sara Philips decided to show the world how astronauts dressed up in full gear and committing suicide in various ways, they named this project Astronaut Suicides. (via: Geekosystem)