Oct 3, 2025
Fantastic Planet (1973) – René Laloux
seen from Malaysia
seen from Germany
seen from United States
seen from China
seen from Malaysia
seen from Netherlands
seen from Netherlands
seen from Mexico
seen from Germany
seen from Ukraine
seen from China
seen from Singapore
seen from Sweden
seen from Malaysia
seen from United States
seen from South Korea
seen from Türkiye
seen from China
seen from Canada
seen from Ukraine
Fantastic Planet (1973) – René Laloux
What’s this? A red-lipped batfish, which is native to the Galapagos. Freaky and fabulous, right?
First Look at ‘Numina’: A Wonderland Brimming with Bizarre Creatures and Fantastical Scenes Opens at ‘Convergence Station’ in Denver
Between a two-story metallic spaceship, gnarled trees teeming with strangely colored mosses and lichen, and fantastical creatures, the eccentric artworks that comprise the new space at Convergence Station by Meow Wolf (previously) rival those in even the most peculiar sci-fi universe. The immersive, swamp-like installation, which is dubbed “Numina” or the spirit of a place, is one of the anchors of the Santa Fe-based company’s latest undertaking, which showcases more than 70 installations by 300 artists across four floors. Four years in the making, Convergence Station opens on September 17 in Denver.
All images © Meow Wolf
If you're having doubts that your fantasy worldbuilding is getting too bizarre, please see this list and take heart. These creatures did actually exist.
Platybeladon
Helicoprion
Opabinia
Peyotia
Therizinosaurus
Glyptodon
Longisquama
Arthropleura
Tully Monster
Bothrieolepis
Yeah... you're not being bizarre enough. Take it from the friendly Paleo Nerd, there's more where that came from.
Holy crab!!
Is this for real?? This coconut crab is colored very much like Tamatoa!!
[photo by Robert Vaessen]
Bizarre Creatures | Wilmer Murillo Wilmer Murillo is a Honduran graphic artist and illustrator currently living in Taiwan. Ancient cultures, mysticism and experimental electronic music are some of the things that inspire the imagery of Wilmer Murillo. Doodled lines, bright colors, and geometrical shapes are just a couple of the features he uses to bring his inner world to the viewer's eyes and mind.
What’s this? A leaf wing butterfly (Zaretis itys). Weird and wonderful, yes?
What’s this? A Bornean bearded pig. Weird and wonderful, right?