Chichi

Incredible paper-cut artwork by Tomoko Shioyasu

Japanese artist Tomoko Sioyasu’s work is based on nature and echoes organic shapes and rhythms, mimicking water, wind and cells. Using the traditional art of paper-cutting, the sculptures are transformed using utility knives and soldering irons, forming delicate tapestries that defy imagination. Read more

Jeffrey Burdian

The great thing about knowing an artist for a long time is experiencing their development and progression. New York-based Jeffrey Burdian has really developed a strong and refined voice since I first saw the serious work he was beginning to make in 2005, allowing his compositions and choices to be elegantly simple and evocative without over-thinking his concepts. Read more

John Kleckner

Using the intricate and impossibly thin lines of a Micron pen along with sweeping watercolor washes, New York-based artist John Kleckner creates gorgeous pieces inspired by archival prints as well as more contemporary source imagery. The results have a unique mysticism about them, like a dark fairytale told by a latter-day hippie prophet. Read more

How the Internet’s biggest sites looked at launch

How the times have changed! Check out these awesome screenshots of how some of our favourite websites looked at the very moment they launched back in the day, then be grateful for the savvy workings of digital designers. Mind you, I think the New York Times back then kinda looked easier to read. Read more

Hire a professional dumper to end your relationship

Marketing executive Jonathan Kiekbush has a pretty interesting night job: he breaks up people’s relationships. That’s right, for a small set fee (£5 plus expenses), he’s a professional dumper. Trivial fact: most of his clients are men. Not surprisingly, as our friends at Oddity Central have noted, he’s single himself.

Stunning tattoo design by Jun Cha

I love these black and grey tattoos by 22 year-old fine artist Jun Cha, who was recently featured in the prestigious Juxtapoz Tattoo II book. Read more