by Maledicta | Aug 5, 2018 | Art, Macabre Amusements, Oddities and Curiosities
Step into the surrealistic dystopian world of Polish artist Zdzislaw Beksinski (1929-2005) The dark and powerful paintings of Zdzislaw Beksinski have been described as hellscapes or living nightmares – terrifying, surreal, grotesque, and apocalyptic. His work...
by Maledicta | Jun 11, 2018 | Art, Books, Halloween 365
Until the 20th century in America, death was much more a part of everyday life. When death came, people usually died in their own beds, surrounded by their loved ones, and their bodies were cared for and displayed in their own homes. Infant and child mortality...
by Maledicta | Apr 9, 2018 | Art, Oddities and Curiosities
Lately, it seems like people are recording every moment of their lives – no matter how trivial – with photography. Digital technology and cell phone cameras have made taking pictures easier and cheaper than ever before, and social media provides a free platform...