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23 Stunning Anamorphic Artworks That Can Only Be Seen With A Mirror Cylinder
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23 Stunning Anamorphic Artworks That Can Only Be Seen With A Mirror Cylinder

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A year ago, we wrote about Jonty Hurwitz and his amazing anamorphic art that can only be seen in the reflection of a mirrored cylinder. Although the technique was created in the late Renaissance (16th century), artist like Jonty and István Orosz made it popular again. We’ve begun to see more and more of this type of art so we thought it’s about time to look at some of the best examples.

What’s interesting about these anamorphic pieces is that most of them look like rubbish without a mirror cylinder. Some of them are so distorted that you can only guess at what the reflected image will reveal. You could probably even use this technique to pass a message on to a fellow secret agent.

Hurwitz says he creates his art by scanning a three-dimensional object and then using special software to come up with new physical forms, but each artist has their own technique. Get ready to be amazed!

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Created by Lisa Mallinson (left) István Orosz (right)

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Created by István Orosz

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Created by William Kentridge (left) István Orosz (right)

Created by Jonty Hurwitz 

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Created by István Orosz

Image credits: Lori Fossum

Created by István Orosz

Created by Myrna Hoffman

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Created by István Orosz

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Created by Vera Bugatti

Image credits: Rex Young

Created by William Kentridge

Created by István Orosz

Created by István Orosz

Created by Awtar Singh Virdi

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Created by William Kentridge

Created by William Kentridge

Created by István Orosz

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Julija Nėjė

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I joined Bored Panda as an image editor back in 2014, during its early stages. It's been quite a journey since then! Over time, I transitioned through different roles until I eventually became the Content Lead. In this position, I now oversee the creation of the viral content published here on Bored Panda. While my primary focus lies in raising awareness about important social issues like gender and race equality, as well as mental health topics, I also enjoy sharing lighter content, such as memes, cat images and intriguing world curiosities. Outside of work, you'll likely find me engaged in one of five activities: planning a vacation, browsing thrift stores, experimenting in the kitchen, watching movies, or spending quality time with my two cats.

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I joined Bored Panda as an image editor back in 2014, during its early stages. It's been quite a journey since then! Over time, I transitioned through different roles until I eventually became the Content Lead. In this position, I now oversee the creation of the viral content published here on Bored Panda. While my primary focus lies in raising awareness about important social issues like gender and race equality, as well as mental health topics, I also enjoy sharing lighter content, such as memes, cat images and intriguing world curiosities. Outside of work, you'll likely find me engaged in one of five activities: planning a vacation, browsing thrift stores, experimenting in the kitchen, watching movies, or spending quality time with my two cats.

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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Look like rubbish?? That mountain range/valley one looked amazing, then you look at the cylinder and the portrait is revealed. Amazing!!

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10 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Killer art, jaw dropping pics, can't describe merely by words.

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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

An extraordinary imagination needed to create this form of art!

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10 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

amazing art, jaw dropping creations, can't describe the beauty merely with words.

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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Look like rubbish?? That mountain range/valley one looked amazing, then you look at the cylinder and the portrait is revealed. Amazing!!

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10 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Killer art, jaw dropping pics, can't describe merely by words.

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An extraordinary imagination needed to create this form of art!

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