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The Moon’s Magical Mythology Captured in an Illustrated Book by David Álvarez

January 17, 2019The Moon’s Magical Mythology Captured in an Illustrated Book by David Álvarez

A Traveling Exhibition of 100 Stunning Selections from the 2018 Wildlife Photographer of the Year

January 17, 2019A Traveling Exhibition of 100 Stunning Selections from the 2018 Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Layered Paintings by Betsy Walton Build Memory into Colorful Explorations of the Pacific Northwest

January 17, 2019Layered Paintings by Betsy Walton Build Memory into Colorful Explorations of the Pacific Northwest

A Gigantic Circular Ice Patch Formed in a River in Westbrook, Maine

January 16, 2019A Gigantic Circular Ice Patch Formed in a River in Westbrook, Maine

Families of Carrots, Miniature Mountains, and Baguettes Crafted from Needle Felted Wool by Hanna Dovhan

January 16, 2019Families of Carrots, Miniature Mountains, and Baguettes Crafted from Needle Felted Wool by Hanna Dovhan

Sunlight Casts Shadows of Phrases Exploring Theories of Time in a Street Art Installation by DAKU

January 15, 2019Sunlight Casts Shadows of Phrases Exploring Theories of Time in a Street Art Installation by DAKU

Head Instructor: A New Glass Sculpture by Thomas Medicus Analyzes the Human Mind Through Four Anamorphic Images

January 15, 2019Head Instructor: A New Glass Sculpture by Thomas Medicus Analyzes the Human Mind Through Four Anamorphic Images

Discarded Books Get a Second Chance in Mike Stilkey’s Towering Installations

January 15, 2019Discarded Books Get a Second Chance in Mike Stilkey’s Towering Installations

Contemporary Cartographic Explorations Fuse with Historic Maps in Digital Works by Scott Reinhard

January 14, 2019Contemporary Cartographic Explorations Fuse with Historic Maps in Digital Works by Scott Reinhard

Sketchbook Vol. 1 Provides an Intimate Look into the Minds of Fourteen Contemporary Artists

January 14, 2019Sketchbook Vol. 1 Provides an Intimate Look into the Minds of Fourteen Contemporary Artists

Deadstock Rug Materials Transformed into an Immersive Coral Garden by Vanessa Barragão

January 14, 2019Deadstock Rug Materials Transformed into an Immersive Coral Garden by Vanessa Barragão

Landscapes of Glistening Digital Rectangles Formed and Subdivided by Algorithms

January 11, 2019Landscapes of Glistening Digital Rectangles Formed and Subdivided by Algorithms

Quirky Interventions by Octavi Serra Question the Rules of Public Spaces

January 11, 2019Quirky Interventions by Octavi Serra Question the Rules of Public Spaces

Detailed Portraits of Animals Combine Intricate Layers and Decorative Flourishes

January 10, 2019Detailed Portraits of Animals Combine Intricate Layers and Decorative Flourishes

Vintage Glass Forged into Enchanted Leafy Worlds by Amber Cowan

January 10, 2019Vintage Glass Forged into Enchanted Leafy Worlds by Amber Cowan

A Mural of Brightly Colored Shapes and Clusters of Spots Gives a Striking Update to a School Courtyard in Sicily

January 10, 2019A Mural of Brightly Colored Shapes and Clusters of Spots Gives a Striking Update to a School Courtyard in Sicily

Miniature Embroideries by ipnot Transform Thread into Delicious Designs

January 9, 2019Miniature Embroideries by ipnot Transform Thread into Delicious Designs

Model Moostapha Saidi Questions the Audience’s Gaze with Highly Stylized Portraits Shot by Justin Dingwall

January 9, 2019Model Moostapha Saidi Questions the Audience’s Gaze with Highly Stylized Portraits Shot by Justin Dingwall

An Incredible Aerial Tour of Earth’s Surface from the International Space Station

January 9, 2019An Incredible Aerial Tour of Earth’s Surface from the International Space Station

A Multi-Color Water Slide by Blu Serves as a Harsh Critique of Capitalism in Rome

January 8, 2019A Multi-Color Water Slide by Blu Serves as a Harsh Critique of Capitalism in Rome

Enchanting Photographs of a Misty English Wood by Neil Burnell

January 8, 2019Enchanting Photographs of a Misty English Wood by Neil Burnell

Destination Art: A New Guide Looks at 500 Permanent Art Installations to Visit Around the World

January 8, 2019Destination Art: A New Guide Looks at 500 Permanent Art Installations to Visit Around the World

Little Tree Library: A Clever Twist on the Donation-Based Community Library Gives New Life to a Big Old Stump

January 7, 2019Little Tree Library: A Clever Twist on the Donation-Based Community Library Gives New Life to a Big Old Stump

Time-Lapse Video of Woodworker Keith Williams Shows How Flat Plywood Boards Become Smooth Patterned Spheres

January 7, 2019Time-Lapse Video of Woodworker Keith Williams Shows How Flat Plywood Boards Become Smooth Patterned Spheres

Carefully Molded Paper is Shaped into Personality-Filled Animal Portraits by Tiffany Miller Russell

January 7, 2019Carefully Molded Paper is Shaped into Personality-Filled Animal Portraits by Tiffany Miller Russell

Nine Satellite-Shaped LED Installations Visualize the Moon’s Phases

January 7, 2019Nine Satellite-Shaped LED Installations Visualize the Moon’s Phases

Black and Red Calder-Like Illustrations Combine Geometric Shapes into Spiders, Jellyfish, and Birds

January 4, 2019Black and Red Calder-Like Illustrations Combine Geometric Shapes into Spiders, Jellyfish, and Birds

ISLAND: A Cast of Colorful Creatures Pop, Quiver, and Hiccup in a Charming Stop Motion Animation

January 4, 2019ISLAND: A Cast of Colorful Creatures Pop, Quiver, and Hiccup in a Charming Stop Motion Animation

Mixed Media Sculptures by Michael Alm Convey the Sinuous Nature of Animal Muscles

January 4, 2019Mixed Media Sculptures by Michael Alm Convey the Sinuous Nature of Animal Muscles

Panoramic Photographs by Peter Li Bring an Otherworldly Perspective to the Architectural Symmetry of Churches

January 3, 2019Panoramic Photographs by Peter Li Bring an Otherworldly Perspective to the Architectural Symmetry of Churches

Swirling Gestural Marks Create Cinematic Scenes by Painter Wilhelm Sasnal

January 3, 2019Swirling Gestural Marks Create Cinematic Scenes by Painter Wilhelm Sasnal

Elongated Wooden Sculptures by Kiko Miyares Bring a Surreal Perspective to Figural Forms

January 3, 2019Elongated Wooden Sculptures by Kiko Miyares Bring a Surreal Perspective to Figural Forms

A Remarkably Colorful Geminid Meteor Streaks Across the Sky in a Singular Astrophotograph by Dean Rowe

January 2, 2019A Remarkably Colorful Geminid Meteor Streaks Across the Sky in a Singular Astrophotograph by Dean Rowe

Wire Sculptures of Hands and Faces Come to Life When Overlaid with Digital Elements by Yuichi Ikehata

January 2, 2019Wire Sculptures of Hands and Faces Come to Life When Overlaid with Digital Elements by Yuichi Ikehata

An Audiovisual Feast Showcasing the Complete Production of a Hand-Forged Lock Box

January 2, 2019An Audiovisual Feast Showcasing the Complete Production of a Hand-Forged Lock Box

Time-Lapse Photographs Capture Swarms of Airplane Lights as They Streak Across the Night Sky

December 31, 2018Time-Lapse Photographs Capture Swarms of Airplane Lights as They Streak Across the Night Sky

Winter’s Magic: Dramatic Ice Crystals Formed in Ephemeral Spheres

December 31, 2018Winter’s Magic: Dramatic Ice Crystals Formed in Ephemeral Spheres

Kirie Octopus Cut From a Single Piece of Paper by Masayo Fukuda

December 28, 2018Kirie Octopus Cut From a Single Piece of Paper by Masayo Fukuda

Watch a Conservator Delicately Remove Murky Varnish and a Warped Wooden Panel From an Aging Painting

December 28, 2018Watch a Conservator Delicately Remove Murky Varnish and a Warped Wooden Panel From an Aging Painting

Google Builds a Digital Reproduction of the National Museum of Brazil After its Tragic Destruction

December 28, 2018Google Builds a Digital Reproduction of the National Museum of Brazil After its Tragic Destruction

Black and White Photographs Capture the Striking Appearance of Bare Trees Against Snow-Filled Landscapes

December 27, 2018Black and White Photographs Capture the Striking Appearance of Bare Trees Against Snow-Filled Landscapes

Elaborately Collaged Newspapers by Myriam Dion Transform Current Events into New Visual Narratives

December 27, 2018Elaborately Collaged Newspapers by Myriam Dion Transform Current Events into New Visual Narratives

Edited Film Footage from 1890’s Paris Explores Some of the Everyday Thrills of Late 19th-Century Life

December 27, 2018Edited Film Footage from 1890’s Paris Explores Some of the Everyday Thrills of Late 19th-Century Life

Hokusai’s ‘Great Wave’ Emerges on a Giant Building Facade

December 26, 2018Hokusai’s ‘Great Wave’ Emerges on a Giant Building Facade

A 3D-Printed Human Skull Created from a Pixelated Watercolor Painting by Adam Lister

December 26, 2018A 3D-Printed Human Skull Created from a Pixelated Watercolor Painting by Adam Lister

Cut Paper Illustrations Create Shadow and Depth in Imaginative Environments by John Ed De Vera

December 21, 2018Cut Paper Illustrations Create Shadow and Depth in Imaginative Environments by John Ed De Vera

Oil Paintings by Clive Head Layer Gestures to Express the Passage of Time

December 21, 2018Oil Paintings by Clive Head Layer Gestures to Express the Passage of Time

Electroformed Crystals Encase Handmade Bowls in Brilliant Shades of Blue

December 21, 2018Electroformed Crystals Encase Handmade Bowls in Brilliant Shades of Blue

A Needle-Felted Stop Motion Film Explores a Hedgehog’s Quest to Defend His Humble Home

December 20, 2018A Needle-Felted Stop Motion Film Explores a Hedgehog’s Quest to Defend His Humble Home

Embroidered and Beaded Coral Sculptures by Aude Bourgine Honor the ‘Lungs of the Oceans’ in Protective Glass

December 20, 2018Embroidered and Beaded Coral Sculptures by Aude Bourgine Honor the ‘Lungs of the Oceans’ in Protective Glass

Hundreds of Artists Scale Down Their Work for Giant Robot’s 14th Annual Post-It Show

December 20, 2018Hundreds of Artists Scale Down Their Work for Giant Robot’s 14th Annual Post-It Show

A Nostalgic Winter Scene Takes a Sinister Turn in a New Welsh Work by Banksy

December 19, 2018A Nostalgic Winter Scene Takes a Sinister Turn in a New Welsh Work by Banksy

When the Sun Sets in Baiona, a Seemingly Simple Whale Mural Reveals a Belly Full of Sailors

December 19, 2018When the Sun Sets in Baiona, a Seemingly Simple Whale Mural Reveals a Belly Full of Sailors

Half a Century in the Making: Tree ‘Crop Circles’ Emerge in Japan

December 19, 2018Half a Century in the Making: Tree ‘Crop Circles’ Emerge in Japan

Elegant Paper Cranes Composed of Detailed Cuts, Folds, and Flowers

December 18, 2018Elegant Paper Cranes Composed of Detailed Cuts, Folds, and Flowers

GHOSTKUBE: A Series of Interlocking and Buildable Block Transformations by Erik Åberg

December 18, 2018GHOSTKUBE: A Series of Interlocking and Buildable Block Transformations by Erik Åberg

Moments of Ritual and Self-Discovery Explored in Minimalist Paintings of Female Figures

December 18, 2018Moments of Ritual and Self-Discovery Explored in Minimalist Paintings of Female Figures

Black and White Vortexes Swallow Bits of Data and Smoke-Like Swirls in Looping Animations by Étienne Jacob

December 17, 2018Black and White Vortexes Swallow Bits of Data and Smoke-Like Swirls in Looping Animations by Étienne Jacob

December 17, 2018Classes Begin January 28 at the School of Visual Arts Division of Continuing Education

Biochemistry Professor Transforms His Research into Bronze Recreations of Ancient Trilobites and Modern Insects

December 17, 2018Biochemistry Professor Transforms His Research into Bronze Recreations of Ancient Trilobites and Modern Insects

A Look Back at Colossal’s Most Eye-Opening Articles in 2018

December 17, 2018A Look Back at Colossal’s Most Eye-Opening Articles in 2018

New Paintings and Sculptures by Seth Globepainter Explore the Psychological Depths of Childhood

December 14, 2018New Paintings and Sculptures by Seth Globepainter Explore the Psychological Depths of Childhood

Lost & Found: An Endearing Animated Film About the Selflessness of True Love

December 14, 2018Lost & Found: An Endearing Animated Film About the Selflessness of True Love

Miniature Architectural Interiors and Collections of Tiny Symbolic Objects Carved into White Stone

December 14, 2018Miniature Architectural Interiors and Collections of Tiny Symbolic Objects Carved into White Stone

Layers of Realistic and Invented Winged Creatures Combine in Surreal Illustrations by Vorja Sánchez

December 13, 2018Layers of Realistic and Invented Winged Creatures Combine in Surreal Illustrations by Vorja Sánchez

Expressive Text Loops, Folds, and Ties Itself in Knots in New Murals by Pref

December 13, 2018Expressive Text Loops, Folds, and Ties Itself in Knots in New Murals by Pref

Amsterdam’s 2018 Light Festival Illuminates City Streets with 29 Art Installations

December 13, 2018Amsterdam’s 2018 Light Festival Illuminates City Streets with 29 Art Installations

Secondhand Armchairs and Loveseats Reconstructed Into Dripping Multi-Media Sculptures by Nina Saunders

December 12, 2018Secondhand Armchairs and Loveseats Reconstructed Into Dripping Multi-Media Sculptures by Nina Saunders

Kid Thinkers Partnered With Grown-Up Experts to Bring Their Inventions to Life

December 12, 2018Kid Thinkers Partnered With Grown-Up Experts to Bring Their Inventions to Life

Macro Photographs of Ultraviolet Lit Flowers Display a Dazzling Array of Neon Colors

December 12, 2018Macro Photographs of Ultraviolet Lit Flowers Display a Dazzling Array of Neon Colors

Miniature Interior Decor Elements Crafted With Impeccable Detail by Kiyomi

December 11, 2018Miniature Interior Decor Elements Crafted With Impeccable Detail by Kiyomi

Winners and Honorable Mentions of the 2018 National Geographic Photography Competition

December 11, 2018Winners and Honorable Mentions of the 2018 National Geographic Photography Competition

Carved Wood Sculptures by Phil Young Appear to Stretch, Twist, and Tear Within Metal Armatures

December 11, 2018Carved Wood Sculptures by Phil Young Appear to Stretch, Twist, and Tear Within Metal Armatures

A Time-Lapse Look at the Making of Isle of Dogs’s Animated Sushi Master

December 10, 2018A Time-Lapse Look at the Making of Isle of Dogs’s Animated Sushi Master

The Life and Works of Jean-Michel Basquiat: A Supersized New Book From TASCHEN

December 10, 2018The Life and Works of Jean-Michel Basquiat: A Supersized New Book From TASCHEN

Over 2.5 Acres of Projected Images and Videos Illuminate Chicago’s Riverfront

December 10, 2018Over 2.5 Acres of Projected Images and Videos Illuminate Chicago’s Riverfront

Geometric Animals Come to Life in DIY Lamp Kits by OWL

December 7, 2018Geometric Animals Come to Life in DIY Lamp Kits by OWL

Traditional and Contemporary Japanese Culture Collides in Striking Photographs by RK

December 7, 2018Traditional and Contemporary Japanese Culture Collides in Striking Photographs by RK

New Ceramics by Heesoo Lee Capture the Ephemeral Beauty of Seasonal Woodlands

December 7, 2018New Ceramics by Heesoo Lee Capture the Ephemeral Beauty of Seasonal Woodlands

Birds Sit Delicately on Vintage Sewing Machines and Typewriters in a New Illustrated Series by Steeven Salvat

December 6, 2018Birds Sit Delicately on Vintage Sewing Machines and Typewriters in a New Illustrated Series by Steeven Salvat

Fantastical Creatures From Illuminated Manuscripts Recreated as Piñatas by Roberto Benavidez

December 6, 2018Fantastical Creatures From Illuminated Manuscripts Recreated as Piñatas by Roberto Benavidez

Affirmational Text Art and Doodles Combine in Immersive Murals by Shantell Martin

December 6, 2018Affirmational Text Art and Doodles Combine in Immersive Murals by Shantell Martin

Thousands of Shards of Glass Imitate Blurred Motion in a Towering Public Sculpture by Costas Varotsos

December 5, 2018Thousands of Shards of Glass Imitate Blurred Motion in a Towering Public Sculpture by Costas Varotsos

A Scientifically Accurate Hand-Knit Sculpture of the Human Brain by Dr. Karen Norberg

December 5, 2018A Scientifically Accurate Hand-Knit Sculpture of the Human Brain by Dr. Karen Norberg

Illustrations Transform Nike Air Maxes Into Concepts That Pay Homage to Their History

December 5, 2018Illustrations Transform Nike Air Maxes Into Concepts That Pay Homage to Their History

Abstract Aerial Photographs Reveal the Beauty of Meandering Waterways

December 4, 2018Abstract Aerial Photographs Reveal the Beauty of Meandering Waterways

Infinite Cities Take Shape in Imagined Architectural Drawings by JaeCheol Park

December 4, 2018Infinite Cities Take Shape in Imagined Architectural Drawings by JaeCheol Park

Personal Complexities Explored Through Monumental Murals by Hyuro

December 4, 2018Personal Complexities Explored Through Monumental Murals by Hyuro

Who’s She: A Laser-Cut Guessing Game That Celebrates Accomplished Women Throughout History

December 3, 2018Who’s She: A Laser-Cut Guessing Game That Celebrates Accomplished Women Throughout History

Intricate Landscapes and Tiny Houses ‘Painted’ With Multi-Colored Thread

December 3, 2018Intricate Landscapes and Tiny Houses ‘Painted’ With Multi-Colored Thread

Layers: A Mesmerizing New Animation by Maxim Zhestkov

December 3, 2018Layers: A Mesmerizing New Animation by Maxim Zhestkov

Illustrations by Simon Prades Entangle Human Emotions with the Natural World

November 30, 2018Illustrations by Simon Prades Entangle Human Emotions with the Natural World

Around the World in 80 Ways: Infinitely Arrangeable Earth and Moon Puzzles

November 30, 2018Around the World in 80 Ways: Infinitely Arrangeable Earth and Moon Puzzles

Headlights Cut Through Dense Fog in Moody Images of Cars at Night by Henri Prestes

November 30, 2018Headlights Cut Through Dense Fog in Moody Images of Cars at Night by Henri Prestes

An Appliqued Solar System Quilt Used as a Teaching Aid in the Late 19th century

November 29, 2018An Appliqued Solar System Quilt Used as a Teaching Aid in the Late 19th century

New Gear-Operated Koi Fish and Shark LEGO Sets Aim to Decrease Stress in Adults

November 29, 2018New Gear-Operated Koi Fish and Shark LEGO Sets Aim to Decrease Stress in Adults

Strange Leaves: An Imagined Future Filled With Bizarrely-Toned Plant Life by Al Mefer

November 29, 2018Strange Leaves: An Imagined Future Filled With Bizarrely-Toned Plant Life by Al Mefer

Rusted Gears and Tools Combine to Create Figural Sculptures That Address Human Emotions

November 28, 2018Rusted Gears and Tools Combine to Create Figural Sculptures That Address Human Emotions

Chain Reaction: An International Print Show Featuring Two-Wheeled Artwork

November 28, 2018Chain Reaction: An International Print Show Featuring Two-Wheeled Artwork

Dreamlike Balloon Compositions by Charles Pétillon Form Hovering Clouds and Lines in Space

November 28, 2018Dreamlike Balloon Compositions by Charles Pétillon Form Hovering Clouds and Lines in Space

Delicate Watercolor Landscapes Embodied by South African Wildlife

November 27, 2018Delicate Watercolor Landscapes Embodied by South African Wildlife