/r/RetroFuturism

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This subreddit focuses on the futurist visions of eras past. However posts may also contain contemporary art with a retrofuturist theme.

Futurism was born out of humanity's sudden thrust into technological revolution. To the many that witnessed the dramatic, rapid change, it seemed a technological utopia was fast approaching. This unbridled optimism caused the collective imagination to run wild.

Dreams of the future reveal more about the mind of the dreamer than the future itself.

This subreddit focuses on the futurist visions of eras past. However posts may also contain contemporary art with a retrofuturist theme.

Futurism was born out of humanity's reaction to a sudden thrust into technological revolution. To the many that witnessed the rapid change, it seemed technological utopia was fast approaching. This unbridled optimism caused the collective imagination to run wild.

Although many of these visions seem almost comical now - the spirit in which they were created is part of the reason you are currently looking into a glowing rectangle with unlimited, instant access to the sum of all human knowledge.

POSTING GUIDELINES:

Vintage =/= Retrofuturism

Vintage Sci-fi =/= Retrofuturism

Please avoid posting vintage technology, unless it has a intentionally and obviously "futuristic" design.

I will work to prevent default sub syndrome: clickbait titling, meme-ification, etc. So please watch the titling and try to be as informative as possible! Vast majority of submissions have been perfect for the sub and the community is great. Just want to nip any trends in the bud. I reserve the right prune low-quality and/or questionable content to keep the frontpage looking good!

Post only:

1. Futurist visions from eras past.

2. Contemporary art with a retrofuturist theme.

3. Discussion threads related to retrofuturism.


Related Subreddits:

r/ImaginaryTechnology - Sci-Fi and Fantasy art featuring robots, cyborgs, mechanisms and spaceships.

r/FuturePorn - A subreddit for futuristic concept designs.

r/WorldOfTomorrow - Present day predictions of what the future might hold.

r/ImaginaryHistory - If the infinite multi-verse theory turns out to be true, all of this actually exists.

/r/RetroFuturism

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MiG-2000: Western analyst's vision in 1985 of a future Soviet fighter aircraft

18 Comments
2025/01/17
12:59 UTC

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Gyro fan

0 Comments
2025/01/16
13:14 UTC

425

Retro futurist vehicles [OC]

7 Comments
2025/01/16
04:26 UTC

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1970 Lancia Stratos Concept

I saw another lancia concept on here so I thought I’d share my favorite.

17 Comments
2025/01/12
18:43 UTC

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Citroën Karin from 1980.

28 Comments
2025/01/12
16:29 UTC

157

Retro space city

2 Comments
2025/01/12
15:58 UTC

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The new suburbia: stacked houses

151 Comments
2025/01/11
14:53 UTC

527

Toshiba Walky

18 Comments
2025/01/11
13:18 UTC

502

British Interplanetary Society Lunar Spacesuit (1949)

13 Comments
2025/01/10
21:44 UTC

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Felt like this Spacesuit would fit here, marker sketch with some digital touchups from late last year.

1 Comment
2025/01/10
19:48 UTC

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Retro futuristic inspired 3D printed lamp

1 Comment
2025/01/10
16:10 UTC

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Best looking train to this day.

49 Comments
2025/01/09
03:58 UTC

149

GRWM: Retrofuturism Edition

2 Comments
2025/01/09
03:27 UTC

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Title page from Philip José Farmer 'Strange Compulsion' from Science Fiction Plus October 1953. Art by Virgil Finley

35 Comments
2025/01/07
22:50 UTC

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Apples and Oranges - Progress

Progress has been made since my last post

10 Comments
2025/01/04
21:19 UTC

413

The Iron Teacher Fights the Crooked Cross, The Hotspur #433 (UK 1942)

9 Comments
2025/01/04
19:00 UTC

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'The Elements of Science Fiction', standalone illustration by Frank R. Paul from Science Fiction Plus October 1953

9 Comments
2025/01/03
21:03 UTC

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Amazing Stories April 1961 cover art, by Frank R. Paul

Didn’t see th

10 Comments
2024/12/31
19:54 UTC

461

Lancia Sibilo (1978)

10 Comments
2024/12/31
15:26 UTC

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Dinosaur Truck

Impractical, but it looks like a grand time.

28 Comments
2024/12/30
13:11 UTC

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The Dollan Aqua Centre in East Kilbride, Scotland (opened 1968)

3 Comments
2024/12/30
10:37 UTC

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