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Melding Two Crafts, Caroline Harrius Embroiders Ceramic Vessels

December 31, 2021Melding Two Crafts, Caroline Harrius Embroiders Ceramic Vessels

Outlandish Cat High-Jinks Become Adorable Miniatures Sculpted by Meetissai

December 30, 2021Outlandish Cat High-Jinks Become Adorable Miniatures Sculpted by Meetissai

Dances and Branches: Colossal’s Most-Read Stories of 2021

December 29, 2021Dances and Branches: Colossal’s Most-Read Stories of 2021

Human Anatomy and Decomposing Flora Unveil a Surreal Mix of Dreams and Feelings in Rafael Silveira’s Portraits

December 29, 2021Human Anatomy and Decomposing Flora Unveil a Surreal Mix of Dreams and Feelings in Rafael Silveira’s Portraits

Marked with Pattern and Texture, Hula’s Murals Appear to Emerge from the Sea

December 28, 2021Marked with Pattern and Texture, Hula’s Murals Appear to Emerge from the Sea

Elaborate Designs by Mitsuru Nikaido Transform Animals and Insects into Complex LEGO Robots

December 28, 2021Elaborate Designs by Mitsuru Nikaido Transform Animals and Insects into Complex LEGO Robots

Arresting Photos Capture the Magical Fairytale-Like Landscapes of the Faroe Islands

December 27, 2021Arresting Photos Capture the Magical Fairytale-Like Landscapes of the Faroe Islands

An Illuminated Starburst Explodes and Punctures a Former Warehouse in Malaysia

December 27, 2021An Illuminated Starburst Explodes and Punctures a Former Warehouse in Malaysia

Merry Christmas, Happy New Year: A Stop-Motion Music Video Tells the Warm and Fuzzy Story of Woodland Friends

December 23, 2021Merry Christmas, Happy New Year: A Stop-Motion Music Video Tells the Warm and Fuzzy Story of Woodland Friends

A Spectacular Staircase by Alex Chinneck Uncoils as It Scales a 25-Meter Building in Brighton

December 23, 2021A Spectacular Staircase by Alex Chinneck Uncoils as It Scales a 25-Meter Building in Brighton

Contrasting Shades of Gray with Vibrant Color, Otis Kwame Kye Quaicoe Paints Bold, Subversive Portraits of Black Subjects

December 22, 2021Contrasting Shades of Gray with Vibrant Color, Otis Kwame Kye Quaicoe Paints Bold, Subversive Portraits of Black Subjects

Wine Streams Through Sea Creatures in Playful Glass Decanters by Charlie Matz

December 22, 2021Wine Streams Through Sea Creatures in Playful Glass Decanters by Charlie Matz

A Montage of 64 Portraits Reveals the Wildly Diverse Characteristics of Foxes

December 21, 2021A Montage of 64 Portraits Reveals the Wildly Diverse Characteristics of Foxes

Felted Fibers Are Rolled into Adorable Bread Bugs, Pastry Snails, and Mushrooms with Legs

December 21, 2021Felted Fibers Are Rolled into Adorable Bread Bugs, Pastry Snails, and Mushrooms with Legs

Laser-Cut Paper Forms Tessellating Patterns in Ibbini Studio’s Ornate Sculptures

December 21, 2021Laser-Cut Paper Forms Tessellating Patterns in Ibbini Studio’s Ornate Sculptures

Spectacular Footage Captures a NASA Probe as it Touches the Sun for the First Time

December 20, 2021Spectacular Footage Captures a NASA Probe as it Touches the Sun for the First Time

Comprised of Thin Panes of Glass, Illusory Sculptures Layer Fantastic Paintings into 3D-Forms

December 20, 2021Comprised of Thin Panes of Glass, Illusory Sculptures Layer Fantastic Paintings into 3D-Forms

Exquisite Hairpieces by Sakae Recreate Flowers and Butterflies with Resin and Wire

December 20, 2021Exquisite Hairpieces by Sakae Recreate Flowers and Butterflies with Resin and Wire

Waves of Engraved Lines Texture the Emotional Figures Sculpted by En Iwamura

December 17, 2021Waves of Engraved Lines Texture the Emotional Figures Sculpted by En Iwamura

Blip: A Minimal Animation about Screen Addictions Unleashes a Barrage of Pings and Notifications

December 17, 2021Blip: A Minimal Animation about Screen Addictions Unleashes a Barrage of Pings and Notifications

Hyperrealistic Ceramic Sculptures by Christopher David White Mimic the Splintered Texture of Decaying Wood

December 16, 2021Hyperrealistic Ceramic Sculptures by Christopher David White Mimic the Splintered Texture of Decaying Wood

Snacks and Household Goods Are Fodder for Vanessa Mckeown’s Quirky Compositions

December 16, 2021Snacks and Household Goods Are Fodder for Vanessa Mckeown’s Quirky Compositions

Exceptionally Slow-Motion Footage Documents Tropical Butterflies Bursting from Their Chrysalises and Taking Flight

December 15, 2021Exceptionally Slow-Motion Footage Documents Tropical Butterflies Bursting from Their Chrysalises and Taking Flight

Foliage Sprouts from Four Imaginative Clay Illustrations by Irma Gruenholz

December 15, 2021Foliage Sprouts from Four Imaginative Clay Illustrations by Irma Gruenholz

Concentric Vessels Nest Within Larger Forms in Matthew Chambers’ Perplexing Ceramic Sculptures

December 14, 2021Concentric Vessels Nest Within Larger Forms in Matthew Chambers’ Perplexing Ceramic Sculptures

Absurd Office Etiquette and Sincere Storytelling: Colossal’s Top Short Films of 2021

December 14, 2021Absurd Office Etiquette and Sincere Storytelling: Colossal’s Top Short Films of 2021

Sunlight Caps the Snowy Meili Mountain Range in a Majestic Photo Series

December 14, 2021Sunlight Caps the Snowy Meili Mountain Range in a Majestic Photo Series

Butterflies and Moths Flutter Through J.C. Fontanive’s Automated Flipbooks

December 13, 2021Butterflies and Moths Flutter Through J.C. Fontanive’s Automated Flipbooks

Ceramic Vessels Wrapped with Scored Ropes Evoke Traditional Basketry

December 13, 2021Ceramic Vessels Wrapped with Scored Ropes Evoke Traditional Basketry

Absurdly Flexible Chicks Lunge, Twist, and Stretch into Perfect Yoga Poses

December 10, 2021Absurdly Flexible Chicks Lunge, Twist, and Stretch into Perfect Yoga Poses

An Astronaut Steers an Elaborately Constructed Paper Spaceship in a Window Display by Zim & Zou

December 10, 2021An Astronaut Steers an Elaborately Constructed Paper Spaceship in a Window Display by Zim & Zou

Pyrotechnic Posters Ignite a Spectacular Performance of Fire, Flares, and Sparks

December 9, 2021Pyrotechnic Posters Ignite a Spectacular Performance of Fire, Flares, and Sparks

Energetic Explosions of Color and Doodles Encircle the Subjects of Russ Mills’s Digital Portraits

December 9, 2021Energetic Explosions of Color and Doodles Encircle the Subjects of Russ Mills’s Digital Portraits

In ‘Boogey Men,’ Monumental New Works by Hugh Hayden Reflect on American Culture and Politics

December 9, 2021In ‘Boogey Men,’ Monumental New Works by Hugh Hayden Reflect on American Culture and Politics

Colossal’s Favorite Books of 2021

December 8, 2021Colossal’s Favorite Books of 2021

Paper & Glue: A New Documentary Follows JR Through Some of His Most Iconic Projects

December 8, 2021Paper & Glue: A New Documentary Follows JR Through Some of His Most Iconic Projects

Extraordinarily Realistic Flowers, Mushrooms, and Fruit Recreate Intricate Details in Paper

December 8, 2021Extraordinarily Realistic Flowers, Mushrooms, and Fruit Recreate Intricate Details in Paper

A Rare Encounter with the Elusive Giant Phantom Jellyfish Captures Its 33-Foot Billowing Limbs

December 7, 2021A Rare Encounter with the Elusive Giant Phantom Jellyfish Captures Its 33-Foot Billowing Limbs

Parallel Fields of Color Align in Daniel Mullen’s Precise Mathematical Paintings

December 7, 2021Parallel Fields of Color Align in Daniel Mullen’s Precise Mathematical Paintings

A Massive Composite of 150,000 Images Reveals the Swirling, Feather-Like Details of the Sun

December 7, 2021A Massive Composite of 150,000 Images Reveals the Swirling, Feather-Like Details of the Sun

Celebrating Kenyan Culture, Bold Textile Patterns Disguise Subjects in Thandiwe Muriu’s Portraits

December 6, 2021Celebrating Kenyan Culture, Bold Textile Patterns Disguise Subjects in Thandiwe Muriu’s Portraits

Illuminated Dinosaurs Stalk Paris’s Jardin des Plantes in a Spectacular Journey Through Time

December 6, 2021Illuminated Dinosaurs Stalk Paris’s Jardin des Plantes in a Spectacular Journey Through Time

A New Book Captures Roger A. Deakins’s Signature Cinematic Style Through Ironic Black-and-White Photos

December 6, 2021A New Book Captures Roger A. Deakins’s Signature Cinematic Style Through Ironic Black-and-White Photos

Cut from Found Feathers, Minuscule Silhouettes Become Intricate Symbolic Works

December 3, 2021Cut from Found Feathers, Minuscule Silhouettes Become Intricate Symbolic Works

Jane Goodall, Paul Nicklen, and 100 Photographers and Conservationists Join a Print Sale to Protect the Environment

December 3, 2021Jane Goodall, Paul Nicklen, and 100 Photographers and Conservationists Join a Print Sale to Protect the Environment

Bars of Light Pierce a Dilapidated Sydney-Area Home in Ian Strange’s Illuminated Intervention

December 3, 2021Bars of Light Pierce a Dilapidated Sydney-Area Home in Ian Strange’s Illuminated Intervention

December 2021 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists

December 2, 2021December 2021 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists

Canning the Sunset: Hundreds of Jars of Dyed Sand Preserve the Swirling Colors of a Skyline Before Dusk

December 2, 2021Canning the Sunset: Hundreds of Jars of Dyed Sand Preserve the Swirling Colors of a Skyline Before Dusk

Vintage Fabrics Encase Ceramic Shards in Zoë Hillyard’s Mended Pottery

December 2, 2021Vintage Fabrics Encase Ceramic Shards in Zoë Hillyard’s Mended Pottery

Two Curious Rats Endure the Disastrous Effects of an Experiment Gone Haywire in an Animated Short

December 1, 2021Two Curious Rats Endure the Disastrous Effects of an Experiment Gone Haywire in an Animated Short

December 1, 2021A Chunky Bronze Logo Wraps Around the Corner of a Prague Art Museum

At the Forefront of Sustainable Fashion, Peterson Stoop Reconstructs Tattered Sneakers into New Patchwork Designs

December 1, 2021At the Forefront of Sustainable Fashion, Peterson Stoop Reconstructs Tattered Sneakers into New Patchwork Designs