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Recycled Scraps and Discarded Objects Are Fashioned Into an Eccentric Menagerie of Metal Animals

October 27, 2020Recycled Scraps and Discarded Objects Are Fashioned Into an Eccentric Menagerie of Metal Animals
A Japanese Forestry Technique Prunes Upper Branches to Create a Tree Platform for More Sustainable Harvests

October 27, 2020A Japanese Forestry Technique Prunes Upper Branches to Create a Tree Platform for More Sustainable Harvests
Vivid Portraits by Photographer Tim Flach Frame the Unique Features of Vulnerable Birds

October 27, 2020Vivid Portraits by Photographer Tim Flach Frame the Unique Features of Vulnerable Birds
Granite and Quartz Stones Are Carved to Appear Like Fabric and Clay by José Manuel Castro López

October 26, 2020Granite and Quartz Stones Are Carved to Appear Like Fabric and Clay by José Manuel Castro López
Artists Explore Self-Expression Through Bizarre and Whimsical Masks at Denver’s Vicki Myhren Gallery

October 26, 2020Artists Explore Self-Expression Through Bizarre and Whimsical Masks at Denver’s Vicki Myhren Gallery
A Glass Floor in a New Dublin Grocery Opens a Window to Medieval Viking History

October 23, 2020A Glass Floor in a New Dublin Grocery Opens a Window to Medieval Viking History
Multi-Story Murals Showcase Domesticity through Elegant Ceramic Tableware

October 23, 2020Multi-Story Murals Showcase Domesticity through Elegant Ceramic Tableware
Rollerskating Poodles and Croissant Characters Form an Adorably Eccentric Cast of Felt Characters by Cat Rabbit

October 23, 2020Rollerskating Poodles and Croissant Characters Form an Adorably Eccentric Cast of Felt Characters by Cat Rabbit
Textural Sculptures by Artist Jessica Drenk Use Junk Mail, Book Pages, and Q-Tips to Explore Materiality

October 22, 2020Textural Sculptures by Artist Jessica Drenk Use Junk Mail, Book Pages, and Q-Tips to Explore Materiality
Cloaked in Thick Smoke, Submerged Foliage Breaches the Water’s Surface in Mysterious Photographs

October 22, 2020Cloaked in Thick Smoke, Submerged Foliage Breaches the Water’s Surface in Mysterious Photographs
Oversized Spiders by Mister Finch Transform Vintage Textiles into Fairytale Sculptures

October 22, 2020Oversized Spiders by Mister Finch Transform Vintage Textiles into Fairytale Sculptures
No Memory Is Ever Alone: A Photographer Reimagines Family Moments Using Her Dad’s Old Slides

October 21, 2020No Memory Is Ever Alone: A Photographer Reimagines Family Moments Using Her Dad’s Old Slides
Overflowing with Flora and Fauna, Collaged Paper Installations Comment on Earth’s Dwindling Biodiversity

October 21, 2020Overflowing with Flora and Fauna, Collaged Paper Installations Comment on Earth’s Dwindling Biodiversity
A New Book Compiles Photos of Idiosyncratic, Quirky Destinations that Look Just Like Wes Anderson Films

October 21, 2020A New Book Compiles Photos of Idiosyncratic, Quirky Destinations that Look Just Like Wes Anderson Films
Bright Floral Crochet Wraps an Iconic Stratocaster Guitar in a Psychedelic Layer of Color

October 20, 2020Bright Floral Crochet Wraps an Iconic Stratocaster Guitar in a Psychedelic Layer of Color
Call for Art: Submit Your Work to Create! Magazine’s Next Print Issue Before November 1

October 20, 2020Call for Art: Submit Your Work to Create! Magazine’s Next Print Issue Before November 1
Archaeologists Unearth a Nearly 2,000-Year-Old Cat Geoglyph Lounging on a Peruvian Hillside

October 20, 2020Archaeologists Unearth a Nearly 2,000-Year-Old Cat Geoglyph Lounging on a Peruvian Hillside
Interview: Lisa Ericson Dives into the Threat of the Climate Crisis and Why She Chooses Magic Over Scientific Accuracy

October 20, 2020Interview: Lisa Ericson Dives into the Threat of the Climate Crisis and Why She Chooses Magic Over Scientific Accuracy
A Curious Whale Explores Dry Land in Quirky, Melancholic Illustrations by Xuan Loc Xuan

October 19, 2020A Curious Whale Explores Dry Land in Quirky, Melancholic Illustrations by Xuan Loc Xuan
Serene Photographs Frame the Fleeting Beauty of Light, Water, and Other Natural Elements

October 19, 2020Serene Photographs Frame the Fleeting Beauty of Light, Water, and Other Natural Elements
Piped in Geometric and Ornate Patterns, Buttercream Blankets Shag Cakes by Alana Jones-Mann

October 19, 2020Piped in Geometric and Ornate Patterns, Buttercream Blankets Shag Cakes by Alana Jones-Mann
Monochromatic Illustrations Personify the Power of the Sun and Moon through Fictional Deities

October 18, 2020Monochromatic Illustrations Personify the Power of the Sun and Moon through Fictional Deities
In Flight: Dramatic Photographs by Mark Harvey Capture Acrobatic Birds Mid-Air

October 17, 2020In Flight: Dramatic Photographs by Mark Harvey Capture Acrobatic Birds Mid-Air
Circular Paintings Expose the Fleshy Innards of Halved Oranges, Pomegranates, and Other Fruits

October 16, 2020Circular Paintings Expose the Fleshy Innards of Halved Oranges, Pomegranates, and Other Fruits
Lustrous Strips of Glass Bisect Debris, Bricks, and Semi-Precious Stones in Ramon Todo’s Sculptures

October 16, 2020Lustrous Strips of Glass Bisect Debris, Bricks, and Semi-Precious Stones in Ramon Todo’s Sculptures
Townscaper: Build Your Worries Away With This Instantly Gratifying Island City Construction Game

October 16, 2020Townscaper: Build Your Worries Away With This Instantly Gratifying Island City Construction Game
Strength: Pejac Honors Spain’s Health Workers with a Moving Trio of Interventions

October 16, 2020Strength: Pejac Honors Spain’s Health Workers with a Moving Trio of Interventions
Follow Colossal: Get the Best in Art, Design, and Visual Culture Directly to Your Inbox and Elsewhere

October 15, 2020Follow Colossal: Get the Best in Art, Design, and Visual Culture Directly to Your Inbox and Elsewhere
Mantra’s Trompe L’oeil Murals Encase Enormous Butterflies in Vintage-Style Boxes

October 15, 2020Mantra’s Trompe L’oeil Murals Encase Enormous Butterflies in Vintage-Style Boxes
Quaint Campsites and Forests Populate Miniature Scenes of Carved Wood

October 15, 2020Quaint Campsites and Forests Populate Miniature Scenes of Carved Wood
Cindy Sherman, Ed Ruscha, and More Than 150 Photographers Are Selling $150 Prints to Combat Voter Suppression

October 14, 2020Cindy Sherman, Ed Ruscha, and More Than 150 Photographers Are Selling $150 Prints to Combat Voter Suppression
The Past, Future, and Playful Collide in Digital Collages by Anonymous Duo Frank Moth

October 14, 2020The Past, Future, and Playful Collide in Digital Collages by Anonymous Duo Frank Moth
We: A Shape-Shifting Animation Explores Connection and Constraint

October 13, 2020We: A Shape-Shifting Animation Explores Connection and Constraint
Thick Technicolor Paint Oozes Over Subjects’ Faces in Mesmerizing New Portraits by Tim Tadder

October 13, 2020Thick Technicolor Paint Oozes Over Subjects’ Faces in Mesmerizing New Portraits by Tim Tadder
Two Fabric Homes by Artist Do Ho Suh Float Above an Atrium in Incheon International Airport

October 13, 2020Two Fabric Homes by Artist Do Ho Suh Float Above an Atrium in Incheon International Airport
Little Amal: An Enormous Puppet Is Traveling 8,000km to Shine Light on the Refugee Crisis

October 12, 2020Little Amal: An Enormous Puppet Is Traveling 8,000km to Shine Light on the Refugee Crisis
Immerse Yourself in the Luxurious Process of Artisan Butter Making at a French Shop

October 9, 2020Immerse Yourself in the Luxurious Process of Artisan Butter Making at a French Shop
The Sm;)e Book Celebrates the Decades-Long, Eclectic History of the Smiley Face

October 9, 2020The Sm;)e Book Celebrates the Decades-Long, Eclectic History of the Smiley Face
Ethereal Photographs Capture Mono Giraud’s Sculptural Garments Formed with Organic Materials

October 9, 2020Ethereal Photographs Capture Mono Giraud’s Sculptural Garments Formed with Organic Materials
Who Dat: A Suave Pigeon Struts Down the Sidewalk and Shows Off its Groove Thang in a New Music Video

October 8, 2020Who Dat: A Suave Pigeon Struts Down the Sidewalk and Shows Off its Groove Thang in a New Music Video
Lively Interventions by 100 Architects Transform Urban Spaces into Vibrant Playgrounds

October 8, 2020Lively Interventions by 100 Architects Transform Urban Spaces into Vibrant Playgrounds
A Colorized Snowball Fight from 1896 Shows Not Much Has Changed in the Art of Winter Warfare

October 8, 2020A Colorized Snowball Fight from 1896 Shows Not Much Has Changed in the Art of Winter Warfare
Using Shattered Ceramics, Artist Bouke de Vries Revitalizes Found Porcelain in New Sculptures

October 7, 2020Using Shattered Ceramics, Artist Bouke de Vries Revitalizes Found Porcelain in New Sculptures
A New One-Take BBC Ad Brilliantly Interprets the Feelings of Music Through Clever Choreography

October 7, 2020A New One-Take BBC Ad Brilliantly Interprets the Feelings of Music Through Clever Choreography
Iridescent Glass Worms, Fruiting Slime Molds, and a Glowing Eel Larvae Top Close-Up Photography Contest

October 7, 2020Iridescent Glass Worms, Fruiting Slime Molds, and a Glowing Eel Larvae Top Close-Up Photography Contest
Antidote: Organic Lifeforms Rendered with Prussian Blue Create Vivid Ecosystems by Yellena James

October 6, 2020Antidote: Organic Lifeforms Rendered with Prussian Blue Create Vivid Ecosystems by Yellena James
International Open Call: Submit Your Art to Create! Magazine’s Winter Issue

October 6, 2020International Open Call: Submit Your Art to Create! Magazine’s Winter Issue
Eerie Photographs Reveal the Unseen Ruins of the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone in a New Book

October 6, 2020Eerie Photographs Reveal the Unseen Ruins of the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone in a New Book
Dreamy Illustrations Imagine Encapsulated Adventures and the Lives of Quirky Mushroom Characters

October 5, 2020Dreamy Illustrations Imagine Encapsulated Adventures and the Lives of Quirky Mushroom Characters
The World’s Largest Robot Walks, Kneels, and Points Toward the Sky Above Japan

October 5, 2020The World’s Largest Robot Walks, Kneels, and Points Toward the Sky Above Japan
Minimal Female Figures Explore Community, Identity, and Connection in Laura Berger’s Paintings

October 5, 2020Minimal Female Figures Explore Community, Identity, and Connection in Laura Berger’s Paintings
Miniature Mixed Media Lace Works Depict Pastoral Scenes in New Work by Ágnes Herczeg

October 2, 2020Miniature Mixed Media Lace Works Depict Pastoral Scenes in New Work by Ágnes Herczeg
Inside Information: Cross-Sections of Retro Technology Reveal Historical Moments of Iconic Objects

October 2, 2020Inside Information: Cross-Sections of Retro Technology Reveal Historical Moments of Iconic Objects
A Moment of Stunning Choreography and VFX Shares the History of the Little Rock Nine through Dance

October 1, 2020A Moment of Stunning Choreography and VFX Shares the History of the Little Rock Nine through Dance
Snapshots by Shin Noguchi Frame Candid and Enigmatic Moments Observed on the Streets of Japan

October 1, 2020Snapshots by Shin Noguchi Frame Candid and Enigmatic Moments Observed on the Streets of Japan
Moody Photographs by Jan Erik Waider Capture the Rocky Terrain of Icelandic Landscapes

October 1, 2020Moody Photographs by Jan Erik Waider Capture the Rocky Terrain of Icelandic Landscapes
Neural Networks Create a Disturbing Record of Natural History in AI-Generated Illustrations by Sofia Crespo

September 30, 2020Neural Networks Create a Disturbing Record of Natural History in AI-Generated Illustrations by Sofia Crespo
A Shark Swimming in a Heart-Shaped School of Salmon Tops 2020 Drone Photography Contest

September 30, 2020A Shark Swimming in a Heart-Shaped School of Salmon Tops 2020 Drone Photography Contest
An Intricate Lace Mural Envelops the Facade of a French Fashion Museum

September 29, 2020An Intricate Lace Mural Envelops the Facade of a French Fashion Museum
Affected by a Central Force, Dancers Perform Implausible Bends on a Perpetually Spinning Stage

September 29, 2020Affected by a Central Force, Dancers Perform Implausible Bends on a Perpetually Spinning Stage
Download Hundreds of Frames from Studio Ghibli Animations for Video-Chat Backgrounds for Free

September 29, 2020Download Hundreds of Frames from Studio Ghibli Animations for Video-Chat Backgrounds for Free
Built From Rattan, A Sinuous Structure Houses a Yoga Sanctuary in Bangkok

September 28, 2020Built From Rattan, A Sinuous Structure Houses a Yoga Sanctuary in Bangkok
Meticulous Illustrations Document the Flora and Fauna Observed throughout the Devon Countryside

September 28, 2020Meticulous Illustrations Document the Flora and Fauna Observed throughout the Devon Countryside
Chrome Faces Protrude from Drippy, Graffiti Backdrops in Hyperrealistic Paintings by Artist Kip Omolade

September 28, 2020Chrome Faces Protrude from Drippy, Graffiti Backdrops in Hyperrealistic Paintings by Artist Kip Omolade
Elegant Portraits Highlight the Feathery Features of Leila Jeffreys’ Perfectly Posed Birds

September 25, 2020Elegant Portraits Highlight the Feathery Features of Leila Jeffreys’ Perfectly Posed Birds
Considering Complexity and Ritual, an Imaginary Universe Emerges from Psychedelic Digital Illustrations

September 25, 2020Considering Complexity and Ritual, an Imaginary Universe Emerges from Psychedelic Digital Illustrations
Elaborate Fashions and Hairstyles Explore Beauty and Power in Photographer Luke Nugent’s Lavish Portraits

September 25, 2020Elaborate Fashions and Hairstyles Explore Beauty and Power in Photographer Luke Nugent’s Lavish Portraits
Shelters of People Experiencing Houselessness Are Photographed within Affluent Residences to Demonstrate Inequality

September 24, 2020Shelters of People Experiencing Houselessness Are Photographed within Affluent Residences to Demonstrate Inequality
Colorful, Geometric Stitches Embolden Black-and-White Photographs of Historical Figures and Cultural Icons

September 24, 2020Colorful, Geometric Stitches Embolden Black-and-White Photographs of Historical Figures and Cultural Icons
Revealing Struggles and Joy, Expressive Portraits Are Superimposed onto Watercolor Foliage

September 24, 2020Revealing Struggles and Joy, Expressive Portraits Are Superimposed onto Watercolor Foliage
MIMOSA: An Optimistic Collection of Temporary Installations Take Over Philadelphia’s Navy Yard

September 23, 2020MIMOSA: An Optimistic Collection of Temporary Installations Take Over Philadelphia’s Navy Yard
Delicately Sculpted Paper Forms Verdant Houseplants and Lush Bunches of Flowers

September 22, 2020Delicately Sculpted Paper Forms Verdant Houseplants and Lush Bunches of Flowers
An Intimate Short Film Highlights 2020’s Crises through Exquisitely Surreal Scenes

September 22, 2020An Intimate Short Film Highlights 2020’s Crises through Exquisitely Surreal Scenes
Textured Embroideries Capture the Thick Patchwork of Scenic Farmland and Forests

September 22, 2020Textured Embroideries Capture the Thick Patchwork of Scenic Farmland and Forests
A New Volume Compiles Five Decades of the Pudgy, Curious, and Drowsy Pups in Walter Chandoha’s Photographs

September 21, 2020A New Volume Compiles Five Decades of the Pudgy, Curious, and Drowsy Pups in Walter Chandoha’s Photographs
The Attention Economy: An Animation Visualizes the Endless Onslaught of Digital Distractions

September 21, 2020The Attention Economy: An Animation Visualizes the Endless Onslaught of Digital Distractions
A Compostable Coffin Designed by Bob Hendrikx Grows from Mushroom Mycelium

September 21, 2020A Compostable Coffin Designed by Bob Hendrikx Grows from Mushroom Mycelium
Hyperrealistic Portraits by Artist Arinze Stanley Reflect the Emotions of Black Experiences

September 19, 2020Hyperrealistic Portraits by Artist Arinze Stanley Reflect the Emotions of Black Experiences
Rich Portraits Illustrated by Uli Knörzer Capture Subjects’ Idiosyncrasies through Colored Pencil

September 18, 2020Rich Portraits Illustrated by Uli Knörzer Capture Subjects’ Idiosyncrasies through Colored Pencil
Bees Encase Raw-Material Embroideries with Honeycomb in New Encaustic Works by Ava Roth

September 18, 2020Bees Encase Raw-Material Embroideries with Honeycomb in New Encaustic Works by Ava Roth
A Plant Overruns an Incredibly Intricate Cardboard Universe for Robots by Greg Olijnyk

September 18, 2020A Plant Overruns an Incredibly Intricate Cardboard Universe for Robots by Greg Olijnyk
Meditative Faces Emerge from the Staggered Wooden Sticks Forming Artist Gil Bruvel’s Sculptures

September 17, 2020Meditative Faces Emerge from the Staggered Wooden Sticks Forming Artist Gil Bruvel’s Sculptures
Field Notes Launches New Collection of Letterpress Notebooks Designed by Nine Printers Across the U.S.

September 17, 2020Field Notes Launches New Collection of Letterpress Notebooks Designed by Nine Printers Across the U.S.
Light Streams through a Swelling Canopy of Woven Bamboo in China’s Karst Mountains

September 17, 2020Light Streams through a Swelling Canopy of Woven Bamboo in China’s Karst Mountains
An Artistic Endeavor in Brussels Installs Custom Mosaics Outside Your Home—People Are Choosing Portraits of Their Cats

September 16, 2020An Artistic Endeavor in Brussels Installs Custom Mosaics Outside Your Home—People Are Choosing Portraits of Their Cats
Mesmerizing Shots of Distant Galaxies and Aurorae Top the Astronomy Photographer of the Year Contest

September 16, 2020Mesmerizing Shots of Distant Galaxies and Aurorae Top the Astronomy Photographer of the Year Contest
Subjects Undertake Futile Pursuits in Satirical Paintings by Artist Toni Hamel

September 16, 2020Subjects Undertake Futile Pursuits in Satirical Paintings by Artist Toni Hamel
Precious Gems Form the Unsightly Rot of Artist Kathleen Ryan’s Decomposing Fruit

September 15, 2020Precious Gems Form the Unsightly Rot of Artist Kathleen Ryan’s Decomposing Fruit
Build a Miniature Hangout with a DIY Wooden Treehouse Kit

September 15, 2020Build a Miniature Hangout with a DIY Wooden Treehouse Kit
Vintage-Style Illustrations Merge Animals, Insects, and Botanics to Form Bizarre Hybrid Creatures

September 15, 2020Vintage-Style Illustrations Merge Animals, Insects, and Botanics to Form Bizarre Hybrid Creatures
Insatiable Mouths and Fingers Rouse a Delicate Tea Set by Artist Ronit Baranga

September 14, 2020Insatiable Mouths and Fingers Rouse a Delicate Tea Set by Artist Ronit Baranga
Interview: Artist Mohamad Hafez Explores How Multiple Identities Inform His Art and Why He Invests in Education

September 14, 2020Interview: Artist Mohamad Hafez Explores How Multiple Identities Inform His Art and Why He Invests in Education
Okuda San Miguel Transforms a Stark Lighthouse in Spain into a Technicolor Beacon

September 11, 2020Okuda San Miguel Transforms a Stark Lighthouse in Spain into a Technicolor Beacon
Outfitted with Knights’ Helmets, Children Painted by Seth Globepainter Play in the Streets of Paris

September 10, 2020Outfitted with Knights’ Helmets, Children Painted by Seth Globepainter Play in the Streets of Paris
Old Railway Tracks Converge to Form an Arced Pavilion in Sydney by Studio Chris Fox

September 10, 2020Old Railway Tracks Converge to Form an Arced Pavilion in Sydney by Studio Chris Fox
A New Book Chronicles the 125-Year History of the Button, Its Design, and Its Role in Cultural Change

September 10, 2020A New Book Chronicles the 125-Year History of the Button, Its Design, and Its Role in Cultural Change
Using Naturally Dyed Cotton, Artist Sipho Mabona Explores Transformation through Origami

September 9, 2020Using Naturally Dyed Cotton, Artist Sipho Mabona Explores Transformation through Origami
Quirky Characters Anthropomorphize Patterned, Pastel Vases by Ceramicist Sandra Apperloo

September 9, 2020Quirky Characters Anthropomorphize Patterned, Pastel Vases by Ceramicist Sandra Apperloo
Amusing Footage Dives Underwater to Capture Flamingos’ Strange Eating Methods

September 9, 2020Amusing Footage Dives Underwater to Capture Flamingos’ Strange Eating Methods
Selfish: An Animated Short Explores the Tragic Impacts of Plastic Pollution

September 8, 2020Selfish: An Animated Short Explores the Tragic Impacts of Plastic Pollution
The Rise of Molds: Dive into the Microscopic Landscape of Growing Fungi

September 8, 2020The Rise of Molds: Dive into the Microscopic Landscape of Growing Fungi