14 Gorgeous VHS-Inspired Artworks That’ll Transport You Back to Your 80s Living Room

John Summers • Contributor

Jun 15, 2025 9:00 PM EDT

If you ever had to rewind a tape before returning it, explain tracking issues to your little brother, or shout "NO, DON'T RECORD OVER THAT!" - this post is for you. Artist Matheus Lopes has created a brilliant collection of retro VHS art that doesn't just honor the 80s aesthetic - it rewinds time and slams you right back onto a shag carpet in front of a tube TV.

These pieces look like actual video cassette sleeves pulled straight from your childhood shelf - complete with faux wrinkles, faded colors, and that perfect amount of wear and tear. Each design oozes nostalgia in that "I can hear the whirr of the VCR just looking at this" kind of way.

Growing up, our family had a drawer full of tapes labeled in Sharpie - Ghostbusters, The NeverEnding Story, and an unexplained copy of Bambi taped over an episode of Knight Rider. Matheus' work brings that exact era to life, only with way more graphic design flair.

So grab a Capri Sun, adjust the vertical hold on your mental image, and get ready to relive some RAD memories with these 14 amazing VHS tribute designs.