Around this time of year and every year, we showcase the most popular articles from the past twelve months, based on how many ‘Likes’ each story has received from our followers. Compiling this list is something like a ritual for us; not only does it provide an avenue through which we can retrace our steps, look back and remember the year’s most important and memorable moments, it also allows us to stop and reflect for a while on what has happened and where we’re going to go next.
As you’ll see, photography-related stories made quite an impact, ranging from an unusual pilgrimage to the island of Santorini and a competition that gathered some astounding, top-notch iPhone photography through to retrospectives of some of the world’s photography legends and compelling new bodies of work from both emerging and established artists alike. The year also saw a lot of DREAMING: from awe-inspiring concepts of sculptural skyscrapers to delicate miniature Gothic interiors carved in marble, this year, we endevoured, as always, to venture into how the craziest dreams and visionary aspirations can sometimes become a reality through art, imagination and the everlasting search for beauty. Last but not least, our curated reviews of important global design events (which also feature on our list) such as Milan Design Week just go to show how there is always room for the new, the daring and the unusual!
For the eighth year of its adventurous ‘life’, Yatzer proves once again that it is a ticket to spectacular journeys that are both near and far for thousands of people across the globe - a feat that would not have been possible without your support and enthusiasm. Therefore, we would like to take this opportunity to thank you for joining us on our journeys. Naturally, an equal amount of respect and gratitude also go out to our collaborators and friends - that is, all the designers, photographers, architects, painters, video makers, writers and other creatives who continue to share their work, inspiration, talent and wisdom with us.
With 2015 upon us, there is much to be anticipated for the new year ahead. Most importantly, as you may have already heard, we are redesigning Yatzer as I felt that the time had finally come to refresh the look of the site and to create some new tools and features that are sure to sweep you off your feet! So with the new website expected to go online in the second quarter of 2015, watch this space for more news soon!
On behalf of the entire Yatzer team, I wish you a Happy, Creative and Joyful New Year, full of health, good fortune and above all, a lot of LOVE.
With my warmest regards,
Costas Voyatzis
Discover The Less Photographed Side of Santorini
BEST OF MILAN DESIGN WEEK 2014
1950’s Hong Kong Inspires New Photography Series by Fan Ho 何藩
Explore The Amazon In A Luxurious Riverboat
The Silence Of Dogs In Cars By Martin Usborne
Twenty Strangers Kiss For The First Time... A MUST WATCH Video!
What Would A House Designed By Mondrian Or Anish Kapoor Look Like?
Sculptor Matthew Simmonds Carves Realistic Interiors Into Marble and Stone
The Winged Victory Of Samothrace Could One Day Dominate Your City's Skyline
The Blind for The Blind: Choi Xooang Talks to Yatzer
Anahi: The Rebirth of an Iconic Argentinian Restaurant in Paris
Fading History: Ramy Fischler Transforms An Art Deco Apartment Into A Contemporary Pied-à-terre
The Amazing Pixelated Watercolour Paintings of Adam Lister
Beyond Selfies: iPhone Photography Awards Announces its Winners for 2014
A Visual Journey into the Olive Groves of Crete
''Time Machine'' By Joana Vasconcelos At Manchester Art Gallery
Piet Boon Studio Transformed A church Into 'The Jane' Restaurant in Antwerp
Christian Louboutin’s SS14 Collection Photographed As Impressionist Art by Peter Lippmann
Return to the Sea: Saltworks by Motoi Yamamoto
The N.B.K. Residence (2) in Beirut, Lebanon by Bernard Khoury/DW5
A Former Sponge Factory on the Greek Island of Symi is Transformed into LOS bistro
The Contradiction of Silence: A Short Film By Choreographer Alexander Ekman For BOLON
The Desert House: A Landmark Of American Organic Architecture by Kendrick Bangs Kellogg
Tatoueurs, Tatoués: The Biggest Tattoo Art Exhibition In The World
Realistic Bird Paper Sculptures by Diana Beltran Herrera
The Love that Remains: Brazil through the Eyes of Photographer Olaf Heine
Thinking Fashion: An Interview with Croatian Fashion Designer Matija ÄŒop
NEONSIGNS.HK: An Online Exhibition Dedicated to Hong Kong’s Iconic Neon Signs
A Private Apartment by Joseph Dirand In Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Paris, France
The Chamber of Curiosity: Apartment Design and the New Elegance
The Naked Truth: Compelling Art Photography by Evelyn Bencicova
Holidays After The Fall: History And Transformation Of The Seaside Paradise In Bulgaria And Croatia
The American Trade Hotel In The Historic Casco Viejo District Of Panama City
Just Married: How To Celebrate Your Wedding In Style
San Francisco Loft by LINEOFFICE Architecture
David Oliete Documents The Feats Of Catalonia’s Human Tower Builders
The Next Black: A Film About The Future of Clothing
The Rio de Janeiro Home of Alex Lerner by Arthur Casas
Hueso Restaurant, a Curiosity Cabinet of 10,000 Bones in Mexico
Kalahari Revisited: Zack Seckler’s ‘Botswana’ Photography Exhibition
Matt Shlian: The Unconventional Artist and Paper Engineer Talks to Yatzer
'If It Can Be Imagined, It Exists'': The Surreal Photography of Madame Peripetie
Daily Overview: Captivating Satellite Images of Earth
In Love With ‘Beauty’: Rino Stefano Tagliafierro Brings Masterpieces of Western Art To Life
