Arts & Humanities
3545 sites
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- Literature & Writing (874)
- Webcomics (46)
- Music (173)
- Visual Arts (1778)
- Photography (196)
- Film & Animation (41)
- Poetry (88)
- Crafts & DIY (340)
https://mycie.neocities.org/
Mycie's personal Neocities site centers on a growing blog and diary with over 20 entries, alongside fun personal touches like quizzes, a MASH character ranking, and a guestbook. The site has a warm, self-aware charm as the creator openly documents their journey from obsessing over web design aesthetics to finally focusing on generating real content.
https://phonearts.net/
Phone Arts is an international collaborative art project where contributors create graphic illustrations and designs using only mobile phones as their creative medium. The site showcases a curated gallery of unique compositions from artists around the world, exploring the artistic boundaries of smartphone photography and mobile apps like VSCOcam and Glitche.
https://rosedryad.com/
RoseDryad is a Neocities-hosted personal site with a visually oriented presentation, featuring a small collection of images and minimal navigation. The site is in early or sparse form, with a clean aesthetic suggesting a creative or artistic personal space.
https://benfry.com/traces
Ben Fry's interactive data visualization project animates the textual evolution of Darwin's 'On the Origin of Species' across all six editions, highlighting additions, deletions, and shifts in language over time. The piece offers a stunning way to see scientific thought unfold visually, with companion poster and book editions available for purchase.
https://blog.lauramichet.com/sitting-in-cafes-next-to-absolute-pieces-of-shit
Laura Michet's blog features sharp, witty personal essays about everyday life in Los Angeles, including observations on insufferable cafe laptop workers, tech industry culture, and the strange tension of living through uncertain political and economic times. The writing is candid and darkly funny, with a keen eye for the absurdity lurking in ordinary social situations.
https://ehyde.neocities.org/fic
E. Hyde's fanfiction archive collects original fan works primarily set in the MDZS (Mo Dao Zu Shi) universe, organized thematically rather than chronologically, with stories exploring horror, body horror, transformation, and family dynamics. The writing shows real craft and range, from second-person narratives to cracky-but-earnest character studies, making it a compelling stop for fans of the fandom.
https://paperclypse.com/
Shawn Kilburn's long-running personal weblog 'My Scattered Thoughts' dates back to at least 2001 and features a mix of book reviews, short musings, humor, and personal observations. The site leans heavily toward literary discussion, with a dedicated books section and thoughtful mini-reviews of titles ranging from Claire Keegan to Farah Jasmine Griffin.
https://martinboeh.me/
Martin Boehme's personal hub showcases his work as a writer, photographer, pianist, and pixel artist, with striking nature photography dominating the visual experience. The image gallery features macro shots of insects, moody lakescapes, and vibrant sunsets, linking out to his various creative projects and social profiles.
https://item64.neocities.org/
Item64's personal neocities hub is currently undergoing a redesign, but links out to a gallery, shrines, blog, and newslog while the new index is being built. The site has a playful, old-web personality complete with webrings and a retro aesthetic that hints at a creative, art-forward presence beneath the construction notice.
https://starwars.annathecrow.net/fanfiction
Annathecrow's Star Wars fanfiction archive collects original stories ranging from canon-divergence AUs to gift exchange works, centered heavily on characters like Satine Kryze, Padmé Amidala, and Obi-Wan Kenobi. The site showcases a thoughtful writer with a penchant for femslash, polyamory, and emotionally rich 'fix-it' narratives set in the Star Wars universe.