Optical Illusions

Unlock the mind-bending secrets of optical illusions that challenge your perception and reveal the hidden tricks your brain plays on you.

The Mind-Bending Fraser Spiral Illusion: A Trick of the Eye

KC Fairlight

The Fraser Spiral Illusion demonstrates how visual cues can trick our perception into seeing spirals where there are only concentric circles, highlighting the complexity of our visual system.

Why That Wheel Looks Like It's Spinning the Wrong Way

KC Fairlight

The wagon-wheel effect is a captivating optical illusion that makes wheels appear to spin backward in films. It shows the fascinating interplay between perception and reality.

The Dazzling Mystery of Neon Color Spreading

Martin Sparks

Neon color spreading is a fascinating optical illusion where vibrant hues appear to glow, expanding beyond their own boundaries, captivating not just artists and scientists but anyone intrigued by the marvels of visual perception.

The Impossible Art of Oscar Reutersvärd

KC Fairlight

Oscar Reutersvärd, a Swedish artist born in 1915, transformed simple lines into mind-bending impossible figures. His work, challenging our perception, continues to intrigue generations, bridging mathematics and art.

The Enigmatic World of Oscar Reutersvärd: The Father of Impossible Figures

Martin Sparks

Oscar Reutersvärd's groundbreaking work with impossible figures challenges perceptions and influences art, architecture, and cognitive science.

The Gravity-Defying Mystery of Electric Brae That'll Make Science Skeptics Rejoice

Vince Vanguard

Experience the mind-boggling phenomenon of Electric Brae in Ayrshire, Scotland, where the laws of gravity are turned on their head. This optical illusion challenges even the most fervent believers in science and academia.