I don’t know about you, but something in each of these photography collections seems a bit strange to me. The subjects in these images are captured in illusory and unusual ways that make the viewer do a double-take.
The talented photographers whose work is featured below have mastered the art of grabbing their viewers’ attention. From photographing the rear ends of animals to portraits of individuals without torsos, there is no shortage of bizarre modern art in this series.
50 Shocking, Eccentric Photography Collections
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Illusory Fashion Photography
Brian Walker's Ironic 'Plastic Fantastic'
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Surreal Ad Photography
'Pickpockets' by Romain Laurent
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Kissing Strangers as Art
Iranian Ashkan Sahihi Explores Sexuality with Photography
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Children's Nightmare Photography (UPDATE)
Scary Work by Joshua Hoffine
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Unexpected Situation Photography
Erin Wurm Captures Odd, Awkward Moments
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Fake Naughty Photography
Scandalously Edgy Fashion Photography
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Contorted Bodies as Art
Figure Studies Photography by Bill Durgin
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Disturbing Fashion Photography
‘The Blood Show' by Kattaca
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Modern Illusionist Photography
The Work of Christophe Gilbert
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Illusory Shocktography
Twisted Art from Robert Gligorov
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Double-Take Animal Photography
Intimate Views by Tim Flack
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Drowning as Art
Eerie Underwater Photography Includes Blood and Toys
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Barbie Torturetography
Is This a New All-American Pastime?
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Vampire Child Photography
Toystory By Oleg Duryagin Inspired by Twilight?
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Disturbingly Provocative Photography
From Faceless People to a Woman on Fire
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Illusory Flying Children
Jan von Holleben's Perspective-Based Photography
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Clever Adtography
Ken Anderson's Amusing Photographic Campaigns
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Screaming Photography
Scream by Ashkan Sahihi
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Piled Bodies Photography
Bodies in Urban Spaces
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Haunting Teen Photography
15 Year Old Channels the Supernatural
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Shocktography
Grotesque Animal Organ Portraits
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Legless Photography
Kevin Connolly Turns Stares Into Art
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Animal Fetus Photography
Documentary Captures In-Womb Images
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Voyeuristic Photography
Peep Into 'The Transparent City'
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Creative Ad Critiques
Surreal Fashion Photography
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Bizarre Gothtography
Unusual Conceptual Photos from Paco Peregrin
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Digitally Modified Photography
Aaron Goodman's Artistic Manipulations
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Human Mosaic Photography
Invading Personal Space for Art
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Cyber Photography
Human-Robot Hybrids by Benedict Campbell
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Incredibly Weird Photography
‘Face' by Ashkan Sahihi
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Quirky Fashion Photography
Bizarre Photos Without Torsos by Annie Collinge
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Bunnysutra Photography
‘Spring Fling' by Michael Cogliantry Shows Naughty Rabbits
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Masquerade Beauty Photography
MASK(p)arade by Julia Pogodina
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Intense Iris Photography
'Eyescapes' Captures Windows to the Soul as Objects of Beauty
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Sculptural Hairtography
Visual Hair Landscapes by Arnold Gustavo Lopez Manas
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Architectural Romance Photography
'Kissing the Ceiling' by Fred Muram
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Explosive Photography
The Reknowned Holger Pooten Loves to Make an Impact
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Frozen Motion Photography
The Work of Wade Lyndon
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Exploding Vases
Perfectly-Timed Photography
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Rear View Photography
Artistic Animal Behinds
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Fabletography
‘Amelia's World: Animal Affinity' by Robin Schwartz
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Fashion as Gallery Art
The Photography of Phillip Toledano
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DIY Drawtography
Eerie ‘Invisibilia' Technique Channels “Take On Me” Video
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Anticipatory Dogtography
‘I'll Wait in the Car' by Marcie Jan Bronstein
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Eccentric Pop Culture Photography
Step Into the Strange, Brilliant Mind of Olaf Bruening
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Exterior Gut Photography
Offal Taste by Stephanie Diani
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Striking Torturetography
'The Other is a Threat' Project
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Playful Car Imagery
Mcalpine's Automotive Photography Work
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Unusual Birdtography
Audrey Corregan's 'Obviously' Captures Birdie Backsides
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Hangover Shock Photography
Alka-Seltzer ‘New Year' Ad (Really) Helps Us Relate
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Playfully Serious Designs
Nik Bentel Studio Pivots from the Whimsical to the Playfully Serious
Photography-Inspired Fashion Collections
COS Collaborates with Chris Perani on a Stunning Capsule
Collectible Historical Figurines
PIX! is Dropping Designs Inspired by Icons in Art, Music & More
Aesthetic Home Collections
The Ilan Collection Marries Everyday Utility with Timeless Design
Luxury Resort Apparel Collections
Auteur's Resort 2025 Collection Brings Cosmic Romance
Contemporary Fashion Retrospectives
The Balenciaga by Demna Exhibition Captures Attention
Sculpturally Formed Jewelry Collections
Taras Yoom Designs the Cyber Zombie Collection
Limited-Edition Artistic Collections
Pantone Partnered with Patricia Urquiola and Haworth
Spring-Ready Contemporary Fashion Collections
boohoo Boasts the Spring Awakening Collection
Extravagant Jewelry Collections
Piaget Presents Shapes of Extraleganza High Jewelry Collection
Defiant Hair Color Collections
Tha Aging Disgracefully Collection by Manic Panic Celebrates Grays
Statement-Making Fall Collections
Auteur Studio's Fall 2025 Collection Evokes Sculptural Elegance
Iconic Film-Inspired Fashion Campaigns
Emilia Wickstead Taps Alfred Hitchcock's Vertigo
Eye-Catching Ultra-Chic Fashion Capsules
EZZ STUDIOS Has Introduced Its Latest Capsule — ECHO CITY
Mini Camera Collectibles
Kodak's Charmera Blind Boxes Reveal Tiny Devices That Actually Take Shots
Art-Inspired Collectibles
The Mattel x MoMA Series Transforms Iconic Artworks into Toys and Games
Photography-Inspired Vintage Capsules
The Reebok x Kodak Capsule Collection Reimagines 90s Culture
Subtly Exaggerated Sophisticated Silhouettes
Balenciaga's Resort 2026 Collection is Chic & Elegant
Avant-Garde Haute-Couture Fashion Exhibits
The Rick Owens 'Temple of Love' Exhibition is Stunning
Orderly Sculptural Design Collections
Daniel Shapiro Presents His Squared Collection at WANTED
Museum-Collaborative Instant Cameras
Polaroid Presents the Now Generation 3 MoMA Camera Edition
Artful Summer Puzzles
Piecework Created Its Slim Aarons Puzzle Collection with Getty Images
Designer Camera Printer Concepts
The Conceptual Polaroid Trance Camera is Ultra-Modern
Anime-Inspired Graphic Apparel
Studio Ghibli and Uniqlo UT Launch A Whimsical Collection
Curated Design Initiatives
Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity Launches The Curious 100 List
High Renaissance-Inspired Fashion Capsules
Balenciaga Embraces Artistic Techniques in New Capsule
Playfyully Surrealistic Fashion Capsules
The Moschino Resort 2026 Collection is Chic & Unexpected
Unexpected Boundary-Pushing Chairs
Marco Segovia Presents the Atypical Chair Concept
Japanese Craft Exhibitions
Hyakkō Exhibition Presents Works by More Than 100 Japanese Makers
Archive Film Exhibitions
The Wes Anderson the Archives Presents Artefacts from His Film Work
Actor-Honoring Photo Prints
Sonic Editions Celebrates the Life of Robert Redford
Unconventional Awkwardly Seated Tables
The Uncomfortable Table by Capitalism Has 34 Legs
Textured Modern Furniture Lines
Zanat and Studioilse Produce the Intricate Touch Collection
Toy-Like Dynamic Light Collections
Nader Gammas Designs the Woaw Lighting Collection
Fine Art-Inspired Sneaker Designs
Vans and Gallery Dept. Partner Through the OTW by Vans Line
Stacked Dynamic Light Collections
David Rockwell Designs the Tilt + Shift Collection
Analog-Themed Camera Campaigns
Polaroid Launched 'The Camera for an Analog Life'
Revolving Bright Kinetic Installations
Es Devlin Designs the Library of Light with 3000 Books
Agriculturally Inspired Art Projects
Almudena Romero is Working on the Farming Photographs Project
Tactile Digital Cameras
Camera (1) imagines a tactile digicam for a screen-tired generation
Modular Photography Smartphone Concepts
The Xiaomi Modular Optical System Has a Detachable Lens
Cinematic Denim Campaigns
Levi’s Enlists Shaboozey and Matty Matheson to Reimagine Western Staples
Surrealist-Inspired Tea Pots
Nik Bentel Stuns Consumers with the Tea for Two Collection
Vintage Eyewear Collections
GlassesUSA.com Launches Muse '70s Collection With Retro Aesthetics
Concept Eyewear Campaigns
The Gentle Monster 2026 Bouquet Collection Campaign Stars FKA Twigs
Futuristic AI Cameras
The AI Camera Concept Adds Innovation in Photography by Removing Lens
Surreal Art Exhibitions
The Jeffrey Deitch Art Gallery Hosts Joe Coleman’s 'Carnival' Exhibition
Sculptural Artful Hardware Collections
Petra Introduces a New Collection of Hardware for the Home
Star-Studded Fashion Collections
Balenciaga's Winter 2025 Campaign is Shot in the Biarritz Hotel
Luxuriously Artistic Light Switches
Meljac Presents the Stunning & Co-Developed Lalique Collection
Artist-Adorned Contemporary Fashion Capsules
The Stella McCartney x Jeff Koons Capsule is Chic
Conceptual Memory-Themed Fashion
Paranoid FW25 Explores Identity Through Nostalgia and Nature
Imperfect Photography Celebrations
The Nonna's Cam Adds Artificial Fingers to Block Shots
Playful Sculptural Collections
Tuleste Factory's Afterglow Series Has Whimsy High-Design Objects
Collectible Design Platforms
The Side Hustle Gallery by Kelly Wearstler Expands Collectible Design
Sculptural Lighting Collections
Unform Studio Presents Two Innovative Collections at Milan
Morbid Apparel Collections
True Crime Collective's 'Killer Clothing' is Inspired by Infamy
AI-Powered Portrait Studios
self.space Captures Professional Images Without a Photographer
Artful Versatile Rug Collections
Nanimarquina Unveiled a Range of Rugs with Various Inspirations
Classic Architecture-Inspired Lighting
Zeynep Boyan Designs the Monumental Collection of Lamps
Architecturally Inspired Exhibition Displays
Cecilia Szalkowicz Collaborates with Studio MATER
Summer-Inspired Photo Collections
Sonic Editions' Summer Dreaming Collection Gives Sunny Vibes
Artful AR Experiences
The Incredible Unknowns of the Louvre is a Free, Interactive AR Experience
Spontaneity-Inspired Sculptural Lighting Designs
Bocci Unveils Two New Stunning Lighting Designs
Split-Toe Archive Exhibitions
Maison Margiela Tabi: Collectors Exhibition Opens in Chengdu
Cosmic Glass Sculptures
The Black Hole Vase by Claesson Koivisto Rune Captures the Cosmos
Miniaturized Product Art Photographs
Taysuya Tanaka Highlights MUJI Products with Small Muji
Monumental Ceramic Furniture Series
Devin Wilde Designs the History-Honoring Series No. II
Disruptive Fashion Art Galleries
Dirty Looks Examines Clothing as a Tool for Cultural Resistance
Sensory Museum Experiences
The Museum of Illusions Features Immersive Attractions
Handcrafted Jewelry Brands
Pretty Weird Embraces Unconventional Materials with Nostalgic Themes
Futuristic Museum Exhibitions
The Unnatural History Museum of Singapore Shows Mechanical Creatures
Physics-Based Artful Light Capsules
Snøhetta Designs the Aura Collection for Viabuzzuno
Co-Presented Time Exhibitions
Rhinoceros Gallery & Bigaignon Launch 'Act 2/3: Col Tempo'
Surrealist Rug Collections
Fornasetti x cc-tapis Rug Collaboration Transforms Archival Motifs
Monochrome Fashion Campaigns
JiyongKim FW25 Campaign Explores Stark Light and Layered Silhouettes
Contemporary Modernist Mexican Homes
The House and Studio of Max Cetto is Filled with Modern Art
Whimsical Character Ceramics Capsules
Jaime Bayon and Bosa Design the Danza Collection
Cross-Cultural Artistic Exhibitions
Kasashima Gallery Presents 'Beauty in Every Fan' in Paris
Organic Ceramic Sculptures
Janny Baek's Life Forms Exhibition Presents Evolving Clay Structures
Otherworldly Wooden Art
Donald Wasswa's Wooden Sculptures Conjure Futuristic Speculative Creatures
Vibrant Artistic Exhibitions
Takashi Murakami Japonisme Show Opens at Kaikai Kiki Gallery Tokyo
Enigmatic Graffiti Incidents
Toronto's Museum of New Calls Attention to Mystery Graffiti
Accessible Limited-Edition Print Series
Claire Oliver Gallery Debuts the Art for Everybody Series
Eclipse-Themed Rooftop Artworks
James Tapscott's Arc ZERO: Eclipse is Visually Stunning
Curated Horror Subscriptions
the Tales of the Weird Subscription Offered Eerie Stories
Daily Ritual Objects
The Routines Collection by Morontacasanova Makes Moments Feel Like Ritual
Color Photography Exhibitions
The Profiles in Color Show Presents Works by Andres Valencia
Photogenic Destination Campaigns
Icelandair is Searching for a Really Bad Photographer
Collectible Mini Cameras
The Photo Creator Mini Cam Lets Kids Snap Photos Without a Phone
Palaeolithic Art-Inspired Collections
Taras Yoom Unveils a New Capsule Dubbed Echoes of Time
Captivating Terrazzo Capsule Collections
Maria Adele Savioli Designs the Salto Collection
Inaugural Japanese Photography Exhibitions
Japan House London Announces the Invisible Exhibition
Geometric Sculpture Boxes
Laszlo Tompa Blends Geometry and Function into the Illusion Box
Personal Nostalgic Photo Books
The Holy Ohio Photo Book Presents a Personal Return to Family Roots
Celebratory Photo Collections
Sonic Editions Honors Black Icons with an Exclusive Photo Collection
Photography Project Series
Still Life Documents Kohshin Finley’s Photographic Work
Experimental Ancestral Lighting Designs
Colony Presents New Lighting Designs by Kawabi
Sculptural Gallery Art Exhibitions
Kennedy Yanko Presents Two New Galleries in NYC
Harmonious Aerial Photograph Series
Brad Walls is a Distinctive Voice in Contemporary Photography
Multimedia Art Exhibitions
Harmony Korine's Perfect Nonsense Opens at ICA Miami Exhibition
Provocative Banned Books Installations
The American Bookbinders Museum Debuts 'Banned Books Jail'
Temple-Inspired Striking Galleries
Abin Design Studio Designs a Gallery with Temple Themes
Architectural Photography Exhibitions
Encounters Denise Scott Brown Photographs Presents Archives
Sculpted Rhythm Forms
The Kinetic Collection by Olivia Cognet Has Sculptural Ceramics with Motion
African Identity-Inspired Exhibitions
Gagosian Hosts the Awulai Ashia & Nkyinkyim Exhibition
Kinetic Lighting Forms
The Impulse Collection by Maarten De Ceulaer Plays with Lights & Mechanics
Illusion-Inspired Design Collections
Bo Zhang Introduces the New Ripples Collection
Fluid Function Art Exhibits
Optical Flow Exhibition Boasts Kinetic Art in Everyday Objects
Paper Curvature Lights
Paper Curves Explores Dimensional Gradients Through Photography
Surreal Gallery Exhibitions
Glass Slipper by Ariana Papademetropoulos is at Thaddaeus Ropac Paris
Eclectic Eyewear Collections
Vooglam Launched its 'Artsy Eyewear Collection'
Travel Photography Exhibitions
All Within the Detour Highlights Yoshitomo Nara’s Photo Journeys
Creative Photo Communities
Join the Ad-Free Creative Photo Network Built Into Hipstamatic
Surreal Photobook Releases
Podunk Photobook by Nadia Lee Cohen and Scarlett Carlos Clarke Launches
Shadow-Inspired Trays
Bo Zhang’s Lightware Series Transforms Trays Via Optical Light and Film
Warped Georgian Townhouse Installations
Alex Chinneck Presents a Week at the Knees Installation
Mirror Silk Art Exhibitions
Only Love Can Break Your Heart Opens at Public Gallery London
Artist-Edition Jigsaw Puzzles
Kinstlertaps Nicole Appel and Ken Gun Min for Its Products
Recycled Lighting Designs
The Nytt Lys Collection Presents Lighting Made from Reclaimed Materials
Community-Centric Sculptural Installations
Naoto Fukasawa & Jakuets Design the Playful Sculptures
Whiskey Collector Modern Homes
Khanna Schultz Designs the House for a Collector Project
Explosion-Damaged Sculpture Series
Light into Darkness Reconstructs Damaged Ukrainian Artefacts
Curated Pop Art Auctions
Pharrell’s JOOPITER Revisits Andy Warhol’s Print with a Curated Auction
Virtual Craft Fusions
The Arnardo Collection by Paddy Pike Merges Digital Modeling & Design
Health Object Art Exhibitions
Out of Orifice Explores Interfaces Between Body, Design, & Intimacy
Public Art Displays
Paul Anthony Smith’s Photographs Appear at 300 City Bus Stops This Summer
Women-Empowering Photograph Campaigns
Ownever Made a Statement This International Women's Day
Travel-Themed Fractured Mirrors
Baggage Claim Mirrors Capture Airport Carousel in Layered Glass
Fake Video Gaming Essays
Super Eyepatch Wolf Explores Imaginary Gaming Worlds
Object Design-Explorative Apartments
Apartamento Secreto explores objects that go beyond function
Unique Artistic Books
Melanie Dunea Unveils 'Amuse-Bouche,' a Fashion-Food Photo Book
Cohesive Modern Workspace Studios
The Studio and Workspace of Unorthodox Designs is Collaborative
Blooming Clustered Art Forms
The Structural Botany Installation Honors Organic Repetition and Form
Photograph-Centric Museums
Jadriv Architektur & 1990uao Design the Photography Seoul Museum of Art
Immersive Light Exhibits
Spencer Finch Exhibition Maps Time and Place Through Color and Light
Geometric Ceramic Collections
Jessica Rust Designs the Limn Collection with a Modern Feel
Popular Art Fairs
the OFFSCREEN Art Fair Saw Record Attendance This Year
Curated Book Directories
Bizarre Bookshelf Lets You Explore and Find the World’s Weirdest Books
Documentary Photography Exhibition
The Martin Parr Foundation Presents the Last Resort Exhibition