Considering humans are only able to see a small sliver of the electromagnetic spectrum, these x-ray finds are all the more remarkable. Though our eyes are limited to visible light wavelengths, technology isn't.
From wide-eyed children to studious scientists, x-ray photography has fascinated people ever since its invention. There is something inherently interesting, even adventurous, in being able to see things in ways nature has not allowed for. Common, everyday objects like clothing and furniture become ethereal ghosts of themselves when viewed in these higher wavelengths. It's intriguing to contemplate how so much of our experience with the world is produced by our perception of it. This, no doubt, explains part of the fascination with imagery produced or inspired by x-ray techniques and technology. It provides a window into a literally parallel world.
79 Extraordinary X-Ray Finds
From Transparent Flower Photography to Animal Skeleton Accessories:
Josh Triantafilou — May 16, 2012 — Art & Design
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110 Transparent Treats
From See-Through Fashion to Transparent Luxury Timepieces
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X-Ray Pin-Ups
Eizo Creates a Very Revealing Calendar
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X-ray Business Cards
10 Clever Ways to Help You Stand Out in a Recession
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Transparent Petal Photography
Hugh Turvey's X-Ray Flower Art is Breathtaking
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X-Ray Vision Sees Through Clothing
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Naughty X-Raytography
The Numero 'Rayons-X' Editorial by Matthias Vriens-McGrath
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Cartoon Android X-Rays
Yves Jose Malgorn Illustrates Pop Characters with Robotic Organs
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Odd X-Rays as Art
10 Really Strange Things People Eat
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See Thru Garments
X-Ray Vision Glasses Not Included With 'Intimacy' Line
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X-Ray-Like Rainwear
Terra New York Outerwear is Semi-Transparent and Smokey-Hued
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Bone-Baring Fashion
The Spinal Column Singlet Lets You Rock X-Ray Styles
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X-Rayed Luxury Goods
Project Lux Inside Puts Materialistic Items Under the Scanner
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Skeleton Dresses
X-Ray Collection by Ronald Abdala
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Portable Diagnostic Imaging
The Radio Fast Radiology System Would Reduce Waiting Times in the ER
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Guerrilla X-Ray Graffiti
SHOK-1 is a Doctor of Street Art
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Mangled Anatomical Architecture
Primal Parts by Kyd Kitchaiya Explores the Biology of Building
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Ghostly Girl Photography
Leslie Ann O'Dell Depicts Hauntingly Beautiful Spectral Women
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Game-Induced Illnesses
Matteo Bittanti & Iocose's 'Game Arthritis' Photo Series is Seriously Scary
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X-Ray Photographs
History's Shadow by David Maisel is a Digital Exploration into the Past
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Strip-Searching Body Scanners
Australian Security Gadget Finds Contraband Down Under
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Revealing Laptop Skins
The X-Ray Laptop Skin Will Creep You Out
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X-Ray Art
Nick Veasey Photography
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X-Ray Projection
Interactive Installation Lets You See Behind Walls
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X-Rayed Playthings
‘Scan Toys' is a Visual Arts Exhibition
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Accessories For Surveillance
The X-Reflect X-Ray Glasses Let You See Under Clothes
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Radiograph Ringers
The Tokujin Yoshioka X-Ray Cellular Phone Reveals its Inner Workings
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X-Ray Shoots
The Treats Magazine 'Electric' Series Bares it All in Neon Shades
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Seaside Skeletal Prints
Jim Wehtje Creates Animal Artwork from Seashell X-Rays
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Cellphone Smuggling
Salvadorean Gangsters Hide Cellphones in Bowels
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Floral X-Ray Shopping Bags
The Catriona Mackechnie Packaging Designed by Bibliotheque is Upscale
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Anatomical X-Ray Art
Amazing Drawings Based on the Human Body
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Adult Fetuses
Organ Donation Ads for Red Cross China
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X-Rayted Fashion
Pictures of Bones Inspiring for Bibhu Mohapatras
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X-Ray Travel Bags
Skooba TSA-Friendly Laptop Bag
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Digitizing Icons
‘iPad d'Art' Creatively Combines Technology and Art
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Breakthrough Creates Enhanced 3D Visualizations
Philips Brilliance iCT Scanner
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X-Ray Scanners That See Through Clothing (UPDATE)
10 US Airports Shakin' You Down
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Instant Mirror Art
Chris O'Shea's 'A Study For Mirror' Captures Your Face Temporarily
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High-Speed X-Ray Photography
Hummingbirds Exposed on ‘Time Warp'
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Animal Skeleton Accessories
Kobi Perez Creates See-Through Animal Brooches
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Visible Light X-Rays
Institut Langevin Researchers Develop New Way to See Through Opaque Objects
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X-Ray Umbrellas
Anastacia Spada Turns Old Bone Photos Into Chic Rain Protection
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X-Ray Bear Toys
The OriginalFake Medicom Toy Chogokin Bear Brick Lets you see its Insides
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Sticky Medical Breakthroughs
Scotch Tape X-Rays
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Inside-Out X-Rays
The Microsoft Research 'AnatOnMe' Innovation Projects Injuries on Patients
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Anatomical Footwear
Unusual Skeletal Shoes Promote Odd X-Ray Fashion
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$45,000 X-Ray Auctions
The Marilyn Monroe Chest X-Rays Sold to a Dedicated Fan
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X-Ray Photography
Nick Veasy
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Creepy Female Portraits
These Buddy Nestor Artworks are Like Spiritual X-Rays
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X-Ray Guitar Artwork
Make Your Home Feel like a Rockstar Palace With Instrument Art
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Scanned Seaweed Art
'Seaweeds' by Paulo Gaspar Ferreira Shows the Artistry of Mother Nature
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X-Ray Parachute Fashion
The Christopher Raeburn SS10 Collection is Stylishly Eco-Conscious
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Tech X-Rays
Uncovering What Lies Beneath Our Favorite Gadgets
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X-Ray Walls (FOLLOW UP)
Out of Bounds by Chris O'Shea
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Crude X-Ray Illuminators
Andrea Maestri Fashions a Lamp that Flips Off Its Users
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Transparent Flower Photography
Brendan Fitzpatrick's Floral X-Rays Series is Fragilely Futuristic
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X-Ray Booze Campaigns
The Macallan Ad by Nick Veasey Goes Undersurface
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Animalistic Shower Head Branding
Ecocamel Celebrates the Camel's Efficient Use of Water
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Sultry Soot Illustrations (UPDATE)
Steven Spazuk's Sultry Depictions Play With Fire
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Kid-Friendly X-Ray Machines
The Neo-X Makes X-Rays Fast and Easy for Pint-Sized Patients
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Superman Vision Casts
The Casttoo X-Ray Cast Promotes Happy Healing
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Transparent Animal Visuals
Iori Tomita Analyzes the Insides of Fish
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X-Ray Tannenbaums
This Nick Veasey Christmas Tree Photography Series is a Modern Classic
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X-Rayed Room Ads
The Bajaj Bulb Campaign Shows People Will 'Spot Everything' With This Light
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Skeletal Smoketography
The Ephemeral Collection Will Definitely Fog Your Perception
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Doctor-Inspired Kitchen Cupboards
The Jean Nouvel X-Ray Cabinets Show Your Backlit Bakeware
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Pixelated Anatomy X-Rays
Viola Moroni Depicts Vital Organs as 8-Bit Graphics in Unique Art Series
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X-Ray Lights
Wonsuk Cho's Lightbox Mimics Radiology Results
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Insect Tech Innovations
Caterpillar Movement is Driven By Its Stomach
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Intricate Underwater X-Rays
The 'Fish Inside Out' Exhibit Captures the Insides of Sea Creatures
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Anatomical Gym Shoes
Nike Blazer Mid Sneakers Show the Skeleton of the Foot
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Expressive X-Ray Shoots
Xavier Lucchesi Sees Right Through his Subjects in 'Radioportraits' Series
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Touchscreen X-Ray Machine Has Fun Webgames & TV Too
The MEDIVista Medical Equipment
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X-Ray Vision Devices
MIT Researchers Create Apparatus to See Through Walls
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X-Ray Art
Paul Cocksedge Illuminates Wellcome Trust in London
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Z Portal System
Detect Explosives and Contraband in Cars
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False Legs for Frogs
Brullie the Bullfrog Gets a New Lease on Life
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Peeping Security Scans
Manchester Checks out X-Ray Tech at the Airport
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Historic Fashion Try-Ons
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Cheeky Wireless Service Ads
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AR Selfie Booths
BBC's Pop-Up Booth Lets Passersby Try on Augmented Reality Animal Masks
Immersive Holographic Zoos
Hologram Zoo Lets Visitors Interact with Animals Like Never Before
3D Crystal Printing Parnterships
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Mineral-Exploring Modern Decor Capsules
Sten Studio Presents the Cosmic Relics Collection
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Bendable Battery Designs
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