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An M.C. Escher-Inspired Series by Parth Kothekar Distorts Perspectives With Single Sheets of Paper

October 4, 2022An M.C. Escher-Inspired Series by Parth Kothekar Distorts Perspectives With Single Sheets of Paper
Expressive Snake Portraits by Ben Simon Rehn Capture Serpentine Elegance in Brilliant Hues

October 4, 2022Expressive Snake Portraits by Ben Simon Rehn Capture Serpentine Elegance in Brilliant Hues
From Play to Politics, Artist S.C. Mero Transforms Los Angeles’s Streets into Sites of Satire

October 4, 2022From Play to Politics, Artist S.C. Mero Transforms Los Angeles’s Streets into Sites of Satire
Energetic Avians Peer from Vintage Book Pages in Detailed Paintings by Craig Williams

October 4, 2022Energetic Avians Peer from Vintage Book Pages in Detailed Paintings by Craig Williams
Silk and Stone Converge in Luxurious AI-Generated Baroque Architecture

October 3, 2022Silk and Stone Converge in Luxurious AI-Generated Baroque Architecture
October 2022 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists

October 3, 2022October 2022 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists
A Playful Population of Ceramic Specimens Inhabit the Imaginary Planet of Monsieur Cailloux

October 3, 2022A Playful Population of Ceramic Specimens Inhabit the Imaginary Planet of Monsieur Cailloux
Sunlight Illuminates a Full Spectrum of Color As It Filters Through Hummingbird Wings in a New Photo Book

September 30, 2022Sunlight Illuminates a Full Spectrum of Color As It Filters Through Hummingbird Wings in a New Photo Book
Aerial Photos Highlight the Rugged, Textured Topographies of the American Badlands

September 30, 2022Aerial Photos Highlight the Rugged, Textured Topographies of the American Badlands
Deadly Plants Squashed Under Plastic by Artist Ant Hamlyn Question the Paradox of Preservation

September 29, 2022Deadly Plants Squashed Under Plastic by Artist Ant Hamlyn Question the Paradox of Preservation
A Menagerie of Contemplative Animals by Mila Zemliakova Weave Textile Traditions and Nature

September 29, 2022A Menagerie of Contemplative Animals by Mila Zemliakova Weave Textile Traditions and Nature
Explosive Photos by Ray Collins Capture the Ocean’s Mercurial Nature As It Erupts in Extravagant Bursts

September 29, 2022Explosive Photos by Ray Collins Capture the Ocean’s Mercurial Nature As It Erupts in Extravagant Bursts
Elegantly Sculpted Busts by Massimiliano Pelletti Interpret Art History Through Imperfection

September 28, 2022Elegantly Sculpted Busts by Massimiliano Pelletti Interpret Art History Through Imperfection
A 500-Page Book Explores the Japanese Folkloric Tradition of the Supernatural ‘Yōkai’ Entities

September 28, 2022A 500-Page Book Explores the Japanese Folkloric Tradition of the Supernatural ‘Yōkai’ Entities
Carved Gemstones Embed Intricate Patterns from Ancient Symbols, Architecture, and Nature

September 28, 2022Carved Gemstones Embed Intricate Patterns from Ancient Symbols, Architecture, and Nature
Milkweed, Cypress Spurge, and Other Native Plants Soar into the Sky in Mona Caron’s Poetic Murals

September 27, 2022Milkweed, Cypress Spurge, and Other Native Plants Soar into the Sky in Mona Caron’s Poetic Murals
Mottled, Marbled, and Speckled Glazes Ooze Over Ceramic Vessels in Thick Pastel Drips

September 27, 2022Mottled, Marbled, and Speckled Glazes Ooze Over Ceramic Vessels in Thick Pastel Drips
Paul Nicklen Photographs the Colorado River as It Etches Itself Like Veiny Branches into the Landscape

September 27, 2022Paul Nicklen Photographs the Colorado River as It Etches Itself Like Veiny Branches into the Landscape
In ‘The Boy Who Wanted to Fly,’ Sentrock Imagines the Origin of His Signature Bird Character

September 26, 2022In ‘The Boy Who Wanted to Fly,’ Sentrock Imagines the Origin of His Signature Bird Character
Join Us for A Colossal Workshop on Miniature Macramé with Agnes Hansella

September 26, 2022Join Us for A Colossal Workshop on Miniature Macramé with Agnes Hansella
Brilliant Star Trails Sweep Above a Fierce Tangle of Lightning in a Striking Photo

September 26, 2022Brilliant Star Trails Sweep Above a Fierce Tangle of Lightning in a Striking Photo
Vintage Baubles and Foliage Encircle the Enchanting Glass Dioramas of Artist Amber Cowan

September 23, 2022Vintage Baubles and Foliage Encircle the Enchanting Glass Dioramas of Artist Amber Cowan
The Ocean Cleanup Conceptualizes Its Third Massive Apparatus to Remove Trash from the ‘Great Pacific Garbage Patch’

September 22, 2022The Ocean Cleanup Conceptualizes Its Third Massive Apparatus to Remove Trash from the ‘Great Pacific Garbage Patch’
A Giant Sharpener Creates Playful Pendant Lights That Mimic Colored Pencil Shavings

September 22, 2022A Giant Sharpener Creates Playful Pendant Lights That Mimic Colored Pencil Shavings
Innumerable Layers of Glass Evoke Movement in Nature in K. William Lequier’s Sculptures

September 22, 2022Innumerable Layers of Glass Evoke Movement in Nature in K. William Lequier’s Sculptures
‘Beyond the Visible,’ a Documentary Illuminating the Life and Work of Hilma af Klint, Is Free to Stream

September 21, 2022‘Beyond the Visible,’ a Documentary Illuminating the Life and Work of Hilma af Klint, Is Free to Stream
Photos by Noritaka Minami Document the Famed Nakagin Capsule Tower Prior to Demolition

September 21, 2022Photos by Noritaka Minami Document the Famed Nakagin Capsule Tower Prior to Demolition
Folkloric Portraits in Acrylic by Artist Paul Lewin Envision an Afrofuturistic World

September 21, 2022Folkloric Portraits in Acrylic by Artist Paul Lewin Envision an Afrofuturistic World
We Want to Hear From You! Take Colossal’s 2022 Reader Survey

September 20, 2022We Want to Hear From You! Take Colossal’s 2022 Reader Survey
A Dizzying Zoetrope Flashes Scenes of Portugal Through a Train Window

September 20, 2022A Dizzying Zoetrope Flashes Scenes of Portugal Through a Train Window
Gnarled Driftwood and Branches Swell from Tiny Carved Cabins in Jonah Meyer’s Sculptures

September 19, 2022Gnarled Driftwood and Branches Swell from Tiny Carved Cabins in Jonah Meyer’s Sculptures
Quaint and Deceptive Hand-Drawn Installations Question the Concept of Home and Belonging

September 19, 2022Quaint and Deceptive Hand-Drawn Installations Question the Concept of Home and Belonging
Everyday Objects and Buildings Float Atmospherically in Cinta Vidal’s Perception-Bending Murals

September 19, 2022Everyday Objects and Buildings Float Atmospherically in Cinta Vidal’s Perception-Bending Murals
A Rare Glimpse of Comet Leonard’s Last Moments Wins the Astronomy Photographer of the Year Contest

September 16, 2022A Rare Glimpse of Comet Leonard’s Last Moments Wins the Astronomy Photographer of the Year Contest
Le Puzz Taps Into Playful Nostalgia with Its Retro-Style Jigsaws

September 16, 2022Le Puzz Taps Into Playful Nostalgia with Its Retro-Style Jigsaws
Chaotic Facial Markings Express the Wildly Varied Emotions of Reen Barrera’s Imaginative Ohala Dolls

September 16, 2022Chaotic Facial Markings Express the Wildly Varied Emotions of Reen Barrera’s Imaginative Ohala Dolls
Undulating Lines and Geometric Shapes Comprise a Minimally Illustrated Menagerie

September 15, 2022Undulating Lines and Geometric Shapes Comprise a Minimally Illustrated Menagerie
A New Book Explores the Practices of 38 Black Ceramicists Working Across Generations to Define the Medium

September 15, 2022A New Book Explores the Practices of 38 Black Ceramicists Working Across Generations to Define the Medium
Translucent Textile Sculptures by Do Ho Suh Explore the Familiarity of Quotidian Objects

September 15, 2022Translucent Textile Sculptures by Do Ho Suh Explore the Familiarity of Quotidian Objects
Measure Twice, Cut Once: These Playfully Designed Scissors Nestle Three Functions into Geometric Shapes

September 14, 2022Measure Twice, Cut Once: These Playfully Designed Scissors Nestle Three Functions into Geometric Shapes
From a Volcanic Fissure to a Waterlily Harvest, the 2022 Drone Photo Awards Captures Earth’s Stunning Sights from Above

September 14, 2022From a Volcanic Fissure to a Waterlily Harvest, the 2022 Drone Photo Awards Captures Earth’s Stunning Sights from Above
Ancient Design Motifs Meet Contemporary Ceramics in Maxwell Mustardo’s Glowing Sculptures

September 14, 2022Ancient Design Motifs Meet Contemporary Ceramics in Maxwell Mustardo’s Glowing Sculptures
Hyperrealistic Portraits by Arinze Stanley Glorify the Resiliency of Nigeria’s Next Generation

September 13, 2022Hyperrealistic Portraits by Arinze Stanley Glorify the Resiliency of Nigeria’s Next Generation

September 13, 2022Calling All Art Lovers! Become a Colossal Member Today and Support Independent Arts Publishing
Impressionistic Embroideries by Cassandra Dias Reflect Movement and Lush Landscapes in Thread

September 13, 2022Impressionistic Embroideries by Cassandra Dias Reflect Movement and Lush Landscapes in Thread
Photographer Zanele Muholi Finds Empowerment Through Bold Black-and-White Portraiture

September 12, 2022Photographer Zanele Muholi Finds Empowerment Through Bold Black-and-White Portraiture
A Photo Series Captures the Ubiquity and Intrigue of Newsstands Around the Globe

September 12, 2022A Photo Series Captures the Ubiquity and Intrigue of Newsstands Around the Globe
A Cast of Articulate Cardboard Robots Populate a Growing Sci-Fi Universe Crafted by Greg Olijnyk

September 12, 2022A Cast of Articulate Cardboard Robots Populate a Growing Sci-Fi Universe Crafted by Greg Olijnyk
An Arctic Ptarmigan Takes Flight in the 2022 Bird Photographer of the Year Competition’s Winning Capture

September 9, 2022An Arctic Ptarmigan Takes Flight in the 2022 Bird Photographer of the Year Competition’s Winning Capture
In Bold Self-Portraits, Atong Atem Vividly Frames Relationships Between Identity and Culture

September 9, 2022In Bold Self-Portraits, Atong Atem Vividly Frames Relationships Between Identity and Culture
A Powerful Documentary Captures the Life and Work of Artist Yvonne Shortt Who is Legally Blind

September 8, 2022A Powerful Documentary Captures the Life and Work of Artist Yvonne Shortt Who is Legally Blind
Introspective Oil Paintings by Laura Berger Convey Transformation and Protection Through Entwined Bodies

September 8, 2022Introspective Oil Paintings by Laura Berger Convey Transformation and Protection Through Entwined Bodies
Historic Photographs in ‘Love Immortal’ Celebrate the Timeless Relationship Between Dogs and Their People

September 8, 2022Historic Photographs in ‘Love Immortal’ Celebrate the Timeless Relationship Between Dogs and Their People
Ruled by Children, Kevin Peterson’s Paintings Find Hope Among Environmental Collapse

September 7, 2022Ruled by Children, Kevin Peterson’s Paintings Find Hope Among Environmental Collapse
Seeds Embedded into 3D-Printed Earthen Architecture Produce Living Green Walls

September 7, 2022Seeds Embedded into 3D-Printed Earthen Architecture Produce Living Green Walls
Flora, Fowl, and Fruit Pop with Color in Diana Beltrán Herrera’s Ornate Paper Sculptures

September 7, 2022Flora, Fowl, and Fruit Pop with Color in Diana Beltrán Herrera’s Ornate Paper Sculptures
Colorful Digital Illustrations by Calvin Sprague Balance Order and Chaos

September 6, 2022Colorful Digital Illustrations by Calvin Sprague Balance Order and Chaos
Seth Globepainter’s Imaginative Murals Center Childhood Optimism and Joy

September 6, 2022Seth Globepainter’s Imaginative Murals Center Childhood Optimism and Joy
More Than 100 Photographers Are Raising Funds to Protect 30 Million Hectares of African Parks

September 6, 2022More Than 100 Photographers Are Raising Funds to Protect 30 Million Hectares of African Parks
Solitude and Nature’s Ephemerality Emanates from the Illuminated Forms in Sung Hwa Kim’s Paintings

September 2, 2022Solitude and Nature’s Ephemerality Emanates from the Illuminated Forms in Sung Hwa Kim’s Paintings
September 2022 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists

September 2, 2022September 2022 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists
Photographer Stéphan Gladieu Documents the Congolese Street Children Turning Waste into Wonder

September 2, 2022Photographer Stéphan Gladieu Documents the Congolese Street Children Turning Waste into Wonder
Dense Dotwork Adds Grainy Texture to Velco’s Lighthearted Monochromatic Tattoos

September 1, 2022Dense Dotwork Adds Grainy Texture to Velco’s Lighthearted Monochromatic Tattoos
Interview: Rael San Fratello Navigates the Boundaries of 3D Printing, Architecture, and the Impact of Division

September 1, 2022Interview: Rael San Fratello Navigates the Boundaries of 3D Printing, Architecture, and the Impact of Division
A Pinhole Camera Made of Recycled Materials Takes a DIY Approach to Vintage Photography

August 31, 2022A Pinhole Camera Made of Recycled Materials Takes a DIY Approach to Vintage Photography
Masters of Disguise: Sly Insects From Costa Rica to Malaysia Show Off Their Expert Camouflages

August 31, 2022Masters of Disguise: Sly Insects From Costa Rica to Malaysia Show Off Their Expert Camouflages
In Craig Walsh’s ‘Monuments,’ Enormous Projected Portraits Illuminate the Selective Histories of Public Art

August 31, 2022In Craig Walsh’s ‘Monuments,’ Enormous Projected Portraits Illuminate the Selective Histories of Public Art
A Kayak Trip Sends a Father on Anxiety-Provoking Adventures in an Adorable Animated Short

August 30, 2022A Kayak Trip Sends a Father on Anxiety-Provoking Adventures in an Adorable Animated Short
Metaphorical Portraits by Michael Mapes Deconstruct Art History as Collaged Specimens

August 30, 2022Metaphorical Portraits by Michael Mapes Deconstruct Art History as Collaged Specimens
Photographic Composites of Birds and Environments Accentuate the Rich Textures and Colors Found in Nature

August 30, 2022Photographic Composites of Birds and Environments Accentuate the Rich Textures and Colors Found in Nature
Several Layers of Glaze Finish Mia Alajasko’s Ceramic Octopuses with Colorful Textures

August 29, 2022Several Layers of Glaze Finish Mia Alajasko’s Ceramic Octopuses with Colorful Textures
Billowing Garments Encompass Diverse Narratives in Johanna Goodman’s Monumental Collages

August 29, 2022Billowing Garments Encompass Diverse Narratives in Johanna Goodman’s Monumental Collages
Hazy Water Veils Vibrant Bouquets in Mystery in Robert Peek’s Photographs

August 29, 2022Hazy Water Veils Vibrant Bouquets in Mystery in Robert Peek’s Photographs
Bound by Cord, the Women of Arghavan Khosravi’s Paintings Exemplify the Borderless Fight for Equality

August 26, 2022Bound by Cord, the Women of Arghavan Khosravi’s Paintings Exemplify the Borderless Fight for Equality
Industrial Fire Hoses and Bricks Are Upcycled into a Minimal Outdoor Furniture Set

August 25, 2022Industrial Fire Hoses and Bricks Are Upcycled into a Minimal Outdoor Furniture Set
‘Division of Birds’ Opens at Paradigm Gallery with a Vast Exploration of the Avian World

August 25, 2022‘Division of Birds’ Opens at Paradigm Gallery with a Vast Exploration of the Avian World
A Nearly 500-Page Monograph Chronicles Three Decades of Olafur Eliasson’s Practice

August 25, 2022A Nearly 500-Page Monograph Chronicles Three Decades of Olafur Eliasson’s Practice
Birds Swoop and Swell into Imagined Inky Murmurations in Fiona Watson’s Etchings

August 24, 2022Birds Swoop and Swell into Imagined Inky Murmurations in Fiona Watson’s Etchings
In the AI-Generated ‘Symbiotic Architecture,’ Manas Bhatia Envisions an Apartment Complex Within a Live Redwood

August 24, 2022In the AI-Generated ‘Symbiotic Architecture,’ Manas Bhatia Envisions an Apartment Complex Within a Live Redwood
The James Webb Telescope Captures Jupiter’s Rings and Brilliant Aurora in Two Stunning Composites

August 24, 2022The James Webb Telescope Captures Jupiter’s Rings and Brilliant Aurora in Two Stunning Composites
Ceramic Rings Link Nature and Community in Cecil Kemperink’s Elaborate Moveable Sculptures

August 23, 2022Ceramic Rings Link Nature and Community in Cecil Kemperink’s Elaborate Moveable Sculptures
Symmetric Drawings on Antique Ledgers Balance Energy and Consciousness

August 23, 2022Symmetric Drawings on Antique Ledgers Balance Energy and Consciousness
Interview: Jacob Hashimoto Relates How Narrative and Landscape Abstraction Inform How He Thinks About Space

August 23, 2022Interview: Jacob Hashimoto Relates How Narrative and Landscape Abstraction Inform How He Thinks About Space
‘Wild Textiles’ Is a Practical Guide for Turning Foraged Materials into Fiber-Based Works

August 22, 2022‘Wild Textiles’ Is a Practical Guide for Turning Foraged Materials into Fiber-Based Works
The Aquatic and Terrestrial Life of Southern California Merges into Hybrid Creatures in Jon Ching’s Paintings

August 22, 2022The Aquatic and Terrestrial Life of Southern California Merges into Hybrid Creatures in Jon Ching’s Paintings
Ecosystems of Fungi and Coral Inhabit Vintage Books in Stéphanie Kilgast’s Intricate Sculptures

August 22, 2022Ecosystems of Fungi and Coral Inhabit Vintage Books in Stéphanie Kilgast’s Intricate Sculptures
Playfully Surreal Scenarios Emerge from Innumerable Acrylic Dots in Quint Buchholz’s Paintings

August 19, 2022Playfully Surreal Scenarios Emerge from Innumerable Acrylic Dots in Quint Buchholz’s Paintings
Black Women Photographers Is a Global Community at the Forefront of a Changing Industry

August 19, 2022Black Women Photographers Is a Global Community at the Forefront of a Changing Industry
In Introspective Paintings, Artist Ocom Adonias Explores Narratives of Blackness

August 19, 2022In Introspective Paintings, Artist Ocom Adonias Explores Narratives of Blackness
Let the Wild Rumpus Start! A Retrospective Celebrates the Illustrated Classics of the Late Maurice Sendak

August 18, 2022Let the Wild Rumpus Start! A Retrospective Celebrates the Illustrated Classics of the Late Maurice Sendak
Lethargic Sleepyheads Loaf in Pajamas in Ikuo Inada’s Meticulous and Contemplative Sculptures

August 18, 2022Lethargic Sleepyheads Loaf in Pajamas in Ikuo Inada’s Meticulous and Contemplative Sculptures
Vessels of Woven Copper Wire by Sally Blake Mimic the Patterns of Natural Lifeforms

August 18, 2022Vessels of Woven Copper Wire by Sally Blake Mimic the Patterns of Natural Lifeforms
Grainy Colored Pencil Portraits by Uli Knörzer Emphasize a Subject’s Distinct Demeanor

August 17, 2022Grainy Colored Pencil Portraits by Uli Knörzer Emphasize a Subject’s Distinct Demeanor
Fantastical Hybrid Characters by Toco-Oco Imagine the Mysteries of Human Nature

August 17, 2022Fantastical Hybrid Characters by Toco-Oco Imagine the Mysteries of Human Nature
Humor Infuses Exaggerated Features in Lola Dupre’s Meticulously Distorted Collages

August 17, 2022Humor Infuses Exaggerated Features in Lola Dupre’s Meticulously Distorted Collages
Scratchy Pencil-and-Ink Drawings by Jon Carling Conjure Mythical Beings and Surreal Sorcery

August 16, 2022Scratchy Pencil-and-Ink Drawings by Jon Carling Conjure Mythical Beings and Surreal Sorcery
Interview: Production Designer Liz Toonkel Describes Creating the Adorable Universe of ‘Marcel the Shell with Shoes On’

August 16, 2022Interview: Production Designer Liz Toonkel Describes Creating the Adorable Universe of ‘Marcel the Shell with Shoes On’
Filled with Light, An A-Frame House Designed by Naturvillan Functions Entirely Off the Grid

August 15, 2022Filled with Light, An A-Frame House Designed by Naturvillan Functions Entirely Off the Grid
Discarded Tools, Scrap Metals, and Fabrics Form the Spirited Sculptures by Mohsen Heydari Yeganeh

August 15, 2022Discarded Tools, Scrap Metals, and Fabrics Form the Spirited Sculptures by Mohsen Heydari Yeganeh
Underwater Photos by Steven Kovacs Frame the Shimmering Unearthly Bodies of Larval Fish

August 12, 2022Underwater Photos by Steven Kovacs Frame the Shimmering Unearthly Bodies of Larval Fish
In Graham Franciose’s ‘Morning Coffee Paintings,’ Dreamlike Watercolor Works Capture the Day’s Unmediated Emotion

August 12, 2022In Graham Franciose’s ‘Morning Coffee Paintings,’ Dreamlike Watercolor Works Capture the Day’s Unmediated Emotion