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Take an Eerie Walk Through the Empty Streets of Amsterdam, San Francisco, and New York City

March 31, 2020Take an Eerie Walk Through the Empty Streets of Amsterdam, San Francisco, and New York City
Art Museums and Cultural Institutions Around the Globe are Sending Each Other Virtual Bouquets and Botanicals

March 31, 2020Art Museums and Cultural Institutions Around the Globe are Sending Each Other Virtual Bouquets and Botanicals
A Collage of Overlapping Videos Creates a Wild Rube Goldberg-esque Motion Sequence

March 30, 2020A Collage of Overlapping Videos Creates a Wild Rube Goldberg-esque Motion Sequence
Vibrant Skeletal Interpretations of Celebrities and Fashion Icons Define Bradley Theodore’s Paintings

March 30, 2020Vibrant Skeletal Interpretations of Celebrities and Fashion Icons Define Bradley Theodore’s Paintings
Meltdown Flags Visualize the Climate Crisis’s Toll on Glaciers Worldwide

March 30, 2020Meltdown Flags Visualize the Climate Crisis’s Toll on Glaciers Worldwide
A Horse Struggles to Exist in a Ridiculous New Animation by AJ Jeffries

March 29, 2020A Horse Struggles to Exist in a Ridiculous New Animation by AJ Jeffries
Get a Meteorite-Speckled Slab of the Moon’s Surface Made with NASA Data

March 28, 2020Get a Meteorite-Speckled Slab of the Moon’s Surface Made with NASA Data
Idyllic Landscape Paintings by Artist Tomás Sánchez Render Nature’s Meditative Qualities

March 27, 2020Idyllic Landscape Paintings by Artist Tomás Sánchez Render Nature’s Meditative Qualities
Neon Drips, Blobs, and Squishes by Artist Dan Lam Pour Over Shelves and Plop in Puddles

March 27, 2020Neon Drips, Blobs, and Squishes by Artist Dan Lam Pour Over Shelves and Plop in Puddles
Swiveling Mirror Installation Skews Perspectives of Historic Venetian Architecture

March 27, 2020Swiveling Mirror Installation Skews Perspectives of Historic Venetian Architecture
Concentric Circles of Tufted Wool and Natural Fibers Shape Giant Wall Hangings by Artist Tammy Kanat

March 26, 2020Concentric Circles of Tufted Wool and Natural Fibers Shape Giant Wall Hangings by Artist Tammy Kanat
Honeycombs and Origami Cranes Dangle in Fragile Stained-Glass Suspensions by Lesley Green

March 26, 2020Honeycombs and Origami Cranes Dangle in Fragile Stained-Glass Suspensions by Lesley Green
Skeletal Figures Conjure the Uncanny in Anatomical Paintings by Artist Jason Limon

March 26, 2020Skeletal Figures Conjure the Uncanny in Anatomical Paintings by Artist Jason Limon
In a New Stop-Motion Film, Swoon Explores Trauma, Memory, and the Body

March 25, 2020In a New Stop-Motion Film, Swoon Explores Trauma, Memory, and the Body
A Natural-Stone Mosaic Facade Punctuated by Dramatic Opal Windows in a New Building by OMA

March 25, 2020A Natural-Stone Mosaic Facade Punctuated by Dramatic Opal Windows in a New Building by OMA
This Too Shall Pass: How Spanish Artist Escif’s Meditating Woman Lit Up Valencia

March 25, 2020This Too Shall Pass: How Spanish Artist Escif’s Meditating Woman Lit Up Valencia
Using Tracing Paper and Rice Water, Designer Pao Hui Kao Creates a Sturdy Furniture Collection

March 24, 2020Using Tracing Paper and Rice Water, Designer Pao Hui Kao Creates a Sturdy Furniture Collection
Derrick Lin’s Dioramas Contrast the Bustle of Agency Life with Peaceful Office-Supply Scenes

March 24, 2020Derrick Lin’s Dioramas Contrast the Bustle of Agency Life with Peaceful Office-Supply Scenes
Human Figures Removed from Classic Paintings by Artist José Manuel Ballester

March 23, 2020Human Figures Removed from Classic Paintings by Artist José Manuel Ballester
Bloomers: An Animated Documentary Recounts the History Behind an Undergarment Business

March 23, 2020Bloomers: An Animated Documentary Recounts the History Behind an Undergarment Business
Interview: Tiffanie Turner Discusses Her Evolving Understanding of Beauty and How the Climate Crisis Impacts Her Realistic Florals

March 23, 2020Interview: Tiffanie Turner Discusses Her Evolving Understanding of Beauty and How the Climate Crisis Impacts Her Realistic Florals
Japanese Chef Has Filled Notebooks with Delectable Illustrations of All of His Meals for 32 Years

March 21, 2020Japanese Chef Has Filled Notebooks with Delectable Illustrations of All of His Meals for 32 Years
Extravagant Masks by threadstories Offer Cultural Commentary on Selfhood and Social Media

March 20, 2020Extravagant Masks by threadstories Offer Cultural Commentary on Selfhood and Social Media
Human Subjects Distorted by Nature in Double-Exposure Photographs by Christoffer Relander

March 19, 2020Human Subjects Distorted by Nature in Double-Exposure Photographs by Christoffer Relander
Magical Butterflies and Insects Stitched in Dense Thread Paintings by Emillie Ferris

March 18, 2020Magical Butterflies and Insects Stitched in Dense Thread Paintings by Emillie Ferris
Black Trash Bags Take Control of Animal and Human Life in ‘Garb-age’ by Murmure

March 18, 2020Black Trash Bags Take Control of Animal and Human Life in ‘Garb-age’ by Murmure
Watch the Aquatic Animals at Monterey Bay Aquarium via These Free Live Streams

March 18, 2020Watch the Aquatic Animals at Monterey Bay Aquarium via These Free Live Streams
168,000 Numbers Suspended From the Ceiling in Color-Coded Installation by Emmanuelle Moureaux

March 17, 2020168,000 Numbers Suspended From the Ceiling in Color-Coded Installation by Emmanuelle Moureaux
Gummy Bears, Sugary Cereal, and Sushi Converted into Playful Apparel by Nicole McLaughlin

March 17, 2020Gummy Bears, Sugary Cereal, and Sushi Converted into Playful Apparel by Nicole McLaughlin
Skillshare Classes to Keep You Busy—and Give You a Break from the News—While Social Distancing

March 17, 2020Skillshare Classes to Keep You Busy—and Give You a Break from the News—While Social Distancing
Fantastical Video Imagines the Crystalized Intricacies of Mineral Deposits

March 16, 2020Fantastical Video Imagines the Crystalized Intricacies of Mineral Deposits
A New Book Compiles an Expansive Collection of Gaudí’s Unorthodox Architectural Works

March 16, 2020A New Book Compiles an Expansive Collection of Gaudí’s Unorthodox Architectural Works
Untamed Flora and Fauna Rendered with Mud in New Multi-Level Mural by Yusuke Asai

March 16, 2020Untamed Flora and Fauna Rendered with Mud in New Multi-Level Mural by Yusuke Asai
Picasso-Inspired Portrait Sculptures Rendered by Digital Artist Omar Aqil

March 15, 2020Picasso-Inspired Portrait Sculptures Rendered by Digital Artist Omar Aqil
The Enchanting Echoes of the Cristal Baschet, a Rare Organ Made of Glass Rods, Metal, and Wood

March 14, 2020The Enchanting Echoes of the Cristal Baschet, a Rare Organ Made of Glass Rods, Metal, and Wood
Artists Respond to the Coronavirus Outbreak by Flooding Social Media with a Japanese Yokai Said to Ward Off Epidemics

March 13, 2020Artists Respond to the Coronavirus Outbreak by Flooding Social Media with a Japanese Yokai Said to Ward Off Epidemics
Human Backbones and Lotus Leaves Inspire Structural Furniture by Mán-Mán Studio

March 13, 2020Human Backbones and Lotus Leaves Inspire Structural Furniture by Mán-Mán Studio
Amazing Underwater Photographs Capture the World’s Only Known Pink Manta Ray

March 13, 2020Amazing Underwater Photographs Capture the World’s Only Known Pink Manta Ray
A Hummingbird-Sized Dinosaur Skull Found Preserved in 99-Million-Year-Old Amber

March 12, 2020A Hummingbird-Sized Dinosaur Skull Found Preserved in 99-Million-Year-Old Amber
Twisting Vines and Leafy Botanics Carved into Crusty Breads by Blondie + Rye

March 12, 2020Twisting Vines and Leafy Botanics Carved into Crusty Breads by Blondie + Rye
A New 5-Hour Advertisement Records a Single-Shot Walkthrough of Russia’s Hermitage Museum

March 12, 2020A New 5-Hour Advertisement Records a Single-Shot Walkthrough of Russia’s Hermitage Museum
Vibrant New Scottish Currency Illustrated with Influential Women and Abundant Wildlife

March 11, 2020Vibrant New Scottish Currency Illustrated with Influential Women and Abundant Wildlife
Fragile Compositions of Perishable Goods Are ‘Hanging By a String’ in Illustrations by Vicki Ling

March 11, 2020Fragile Compositions of Perishable Goods Are ‘Hanging By a String’ in Illustrations by Vicki Ling
Watercolor Paper Transforms into Suggestive Facial Sculptures by Artist Polly Verity

March 11, 2020Watercolor Paper Transforms into Suggestive Facial Sculptures by Artist Polly Verity
A Gear System Helps Visualize the Magnitude of One Googol, or 1 Followed by 100 Zeros

March 10, 2020A Gear System Helps Visualize the Magnitude of One Googol, or 1 Followed by 100 Zeros
Animated Characters Perform Mundane Tasks in Stop-Motion Shorts by Stefano Colferai

March 10, 2020Animated Characters Perform Mundane Tasks in Stop-Motion Shorts by Stefano Colferai
Expressive Dogs Shake and Sniff in Kaleidoscopic Illustrations by Marina Okhromenko

March 10, 2020Expressive Dogs Shake and Sniff in Kaleidoscopic Illustrations by Marina Okhromenko
Wearable Sculptures Blend Humans into Surrounding Landscapes in Photographs by Nordic Artists

March 9, 2020Wearable Sculptures Blend Humans into Surrounding Landscapes in Photographs by Nordic Artists
Assemblages of Found Florals Imprinted on Ceramic Mugs and Plates by Hessa Al Ajmani

March 9, 2020Assemblages of Found Florals Imprinted on Ceramic Mugs and Plates by Hessa Al Ajmani
Lake Waves Appear Frozen in Time Amidst the Rocky Mountains in Photographs by Eric Gross

March 9, 2020Lake Waves Appear Frozen in Time Amidst the Rocky Mountains in Photographs by Eric Gross
Inexpensive Toys Fashioned into Unique Action Figures by Artist Tomohiro Yasui

March 8, 2020Inexpensive Toys Fashioned into Unique Action Figures by Artist Tomohiro Yasui
Dots, Dashes, and Lines Form Astronomical Maps Painted by Shane Drinkwater

March 7, 2020Dots, Dashes, and Lines Form Astronomical Maps Painted by Shane Drinkwater
Explore Curiosity’s New 1.8-Billion-Pixel Panorama of Mars

March 6, 2020Explore Curiosity’s New 1.8-Billion-Pixel Panorama of Mars
Geometric Doorways and Angular Turrets Form Sand Fortresses by Calvin Seibert

March 6, 2020Geometric Doorways and Angular Turrets Form Sand Fortresses by Calvin Seibert
Comical Portraits by Elke Vogelsang Reveal Dogs’ Fleeting Emotions

March 6, 2020Comical Portraits by Elke Vogelsang Reveal Dogs’ Fleeting Emotions
Nevermore Park Manifests the Fictional Universe of Hebru Brantley’s Flyboy and Lil Mama

March 5, 2020Nevermore Park Manifests the Fictional Universe of Hebru Brantley’s Flyboy and Lil Mama
Step-by-Step Instructions on Making the Paper Airplane that Broke World Records

March 5, 2020Step-by-Step Instructions on Making the Paper Airplane that Broke World Records
Towering Skyscrapers Reflect New York City’s Density in Navid Baraty’s Photographs

March 4, 2020Towering Skyscrapers Reflect New York City’s Density in Navid Baraty’s Photographs
A 3D Artist Imagines the Realistic Fossilized Skulls of Endearing Cartoon Characters

March 4, 2020A 3D Artist Imagines the Realistic Fossilized Skulls of Endearing Cartoon Characters
Impasto-Style Brushstrokes Hover Mid-Air in Illustrative Murals by Sean Yoro

March 4, 2020Impasto-Style Brushstrokes Hover Mid-Air in Illustrative Murals by Sean Yoro
An Almost Comically Diverse Parade of Wildlife Crosses a Log Bridge in Pennsylvania

March 3, 2020An Almost Comically Diverse Parade of Wildlife Crosses a Log Bridge in Pennsylvania
Membership Update: Colossal is Now Ad-Free for Members

March 3, 2020Membership Update: Colossal is Now Ad-Free for Members
Undulating Kinetic Sculpture by Julia Nizamutdinova Mimics Intertwined Infinity Signs

March 3, 2020Undulating Kinetic Sculpture by Julia Nizamutdinova Mimics Intertwined Infinity Signs
Floral-and-Frond Compositions Shape Energetic Wildlife by Raku Inoue

March 2, 2020Floral-and-Frond Compositions Shape Energetic Wildlife by Raku Inoue
Bold Outlines Delineate Expressive Portraits by Agnes Grochulska

March 2, 2020Bold Outlines Delineate Expressive Portraits by Agnes Grochulska
Interview: Susanna Bauer Examines the Tension Between Strength and Fragility in Her Stitched Leaves

March 2, 2020Interview: Susanna Bauer Examines the Tension Between Strength and Fragility in Her Stitched Leaves
Intricate Patterns Hand-Carved into Fruit and Vegetables by Takehiro Kishimoto

March 1, 2020Intricate Patterns Hand-Carved into Fruit and Vegetables by Takehiro Kishimoto