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Interview: The Sketchbook Project Needs Help After Its Brooklyn Collection Grows to 55,000 Globally Submitted Books

July 30, 2021Interview: The Sketchbook Project Needs Help After Its Brooklyn Collection Grows to 55,000 Globally Submitted Books
Guardians of Paradise: An Intimate Short Film Peers into Life in Burma

July 30, 2021Guardians of Paradise: An Intimate Short Film Peers into Life in Burma
Thousands of Fresh and Artificial Flowers Overrun an Abandoned Convenience Store in a Small Michigan Town

July 30, 2021Thousands of Fresh and Artificial Flowers Overrun an Abandoned Convenience Store in a Small Michigan Town
Monumental Cardboard Bridges Float in the Sky in Temporary Installations by Olivier Grossetête

July 29, 2021Monumental Cardboard Bridges Float in the Sky in Temporary Installations by Olivier Grossetête
Industrial Materials and Rugged Topographies Converge in Jacqueline Surdell’s Knotted Tapestries

July 29, 2021Industrial Materials and Rugged Topographies Converge in Jacqueline Surdell’s Knotted Tapestries
A Colorful Macro Photo of Beach Sand Reveals Infinitesimal Fragments of Coral, Quartz, Shells, and Plastic

July 29, 2021A Colorful Macro Photo of Beach Sand Reveals Infinitesimal Fragments of Coral, Quartz, Shells, and Plastic
Posed Women Rendered in Vibrant Gradients by Hanna Lee Joshi Embody Loss and Acceptance

July 28, 2021Posed Women Rendered in Vibrant Gradients by Hanna Lee Joshi Embody Loss and Acceptance
A Kind Pine Cone Helps an Elderly Man Survive a Cold Winter in a Heartwarming Stop-Motion Animation

July 28, 2021A Kind Pine Cone Helps an Elderly Man Survive a Cold Winter in a Heartwarming Stop-Motion Animation
Interlocking Cable Ties Form Undulating Water and Biomorphic Sculptures by Sui Park

July 28, 2021Interlocking Cable Ties Form Undulating Water and Biomorphic Sculptures by Sui Park
Takeout Containers and Worn Sketchbooks by Artist Yoonmi Nam Explore the Permanence of Everyday Disposables

July 27, 2021Takeout Containers and Worn Sketchbooks by Artist Yoonmi Nam Explore the Permanence of Everyday Disposables
Vintage Cross-Stitch Motifs Conceal Common Household Objects in Sculptures by Ulla-Stina Wikander

July 27, 2021Vintage Cross-Stitch Motifs Conceal Common Household Objects in Sculptures by Ulla-Stina Wikander
Massive Human Faces Loom Over Japanese Cities in Uncanny Balloon Works by Mé

July 27, 2021Massive Human Faces Loom Over Japanese Cities in Uncanny Balloon Works by Mé
Clusters of Bright Balloons Envelop Photographer Fares Micue in Her Expressive Self-Portraits

July 26, 2021Clusters of Bright Balloons Envelop Photographer Fares Micue in Her Expressive Self-Portraits
Silky Flowers Spring from CJ Hendry’s Enormous Hyperrealistic Drawings in Colored Pencil

July 26, 2021Silky Flowers Spring from CJ Hendry’s Enormous Hyperrealistic Drawings in Colored Pencil
A Scorpion and Her Babies Emit a Fluorescent Blue and Purple Glow Under UV Light

July 26, 2021A Scorpion and Her Babies Emit a Fluorescent Blue and Purple Glow Under UV Light
An Innovative Drill-Bit Shaped Pen Holds Ink Around a Grooved Spiral

July 23, 2021An Innovative Drill-Bit Shaped Pen Holds Ink Around a Grooved Spiral
A Visit to Wangechi Mutu’s Nairobi Studio Explores Her Profound Ties to Nature and the Feminine

July 23, 2021A Visit to Wangechi Mutu’s Nairobi Studio Explores Her Profound Ties to Nature and the Feminine
A Dizzying Carpet of Crystals Blankets a Salon in the Royal Palace Amsterdam with Prismatic Patterns

July 23, 2021A Dizzying Carpet of Crystals Blankets a Salon in the Royal Palace Amsterdam with Prismatic Patterns
Take a Swing Around ‘Par Excellence Redux,’ a Mini Golf Course of Playable Artworks at Elmhurst Art Museum

July 22, 2021Take a Swing Around ‘Par Excellence Redux,’ a Mini Golf Course of Playable Artworks at Elmhurst Art Museum
Precise Compositions by Daniel Rueda and Anna Devís Turn Architecture into Playful Portraits

July 22, 2021Precise Compositions by Daniel Rueda and Anna Devís Turn Architecture into Playful Portraits
An XXL-Edition Compiles All of Frida Kahlo’s 152 Artworks in an Extensive Celebration of Her Life and Work

July 22, 2021An XXL-Edition Compiles All of Frida Kahlo’s 152 Artworks in an Extensive Celebration of Her Life and Work
A Compostable Lamp Made from 3D-Printed Orange Peels Proposes a Sustainable Use for Food Waste

July 21, 2021A Compostable Lamp Made from 3D-Printed Orange Peels Proposes a Sustainable Use for Food Waste
Sunlight Filters through Misty Spruce Forests in Enchanting Photos by Kilian Schönberger

July 21, 2021Sunlight Filters through Misty Spruce Forests in Enchanting Photos by Kilian Schönberger
Vivid Botanicals Bloom from the Coats of Charismatic Cats in Watercolor Works by Hiroki Takeda

July 21, 2021Vivid Botanicals Bloom from the Coats of Charismatic Cats in Watercolor Works by Hiroki Takeda
Impasto Marks and Thick Dabs of Paint Render Dreamy Landscapes in Rich Layers of Color

July 20, 2021Impasto Marks and Thick Dabs of Paint Render Dreamy Landscapes in Rich Layers of Color
Flying Ospreys, Herons, and Terns Comprise a 35-Meter Water Tower Mural by Taquen

July 20, 2021Flying Ospreys, Herons, and Terns Comprise a 35-Meter Water Tower Mural by Taquen
Expressive Portraits Made as Scrap-Metal Mosaics Question Societal Notions of Value

July 19, 2021Expressive Portraits Made as Scrap-Metal Mosaics Question Societal Notions of Value
Lush Tropical Plants Sprout from Brightly Colored Murals by Thiago Mazza

July 19, 2021Lush Tropical Plants Sprout from Brightly Colored Murals by Thiago Mazza
A Rare Sighting of a Glass Octopus Reveals its Nearly Transparent Membrane in Extraordinary Detail

July 16, 2021A Rare Sighting of a Glass Octopus Reveals its Nearly Transparent Membrane in Extraordinary Detail
‘Fantastic Landscapes’ Surveys the Vivid Use of Color in Hokusai and Hiroshige’s Woodblock Prints

July 16, 2021‘Fantastic Landscapes’ Surveys the Vivid Use of Color in Hokusai and Hiroshige’s Woodblock Prints
A Minimal Photographic Series Visualizes the Seven Base Quantities of Physics

July 16, 2021A Minimal Photographic Series Visualizes the Seven Base Quantities of Physics
Unruly Metals and Barbs Repair Broken Porcelain Dinnerware by Glen Taylor

July 15, 2021Unruly Metals and Barbs Repair Broken Porcelain Dinnerware by Glen Taylor
21 Years of Noah Kalina’s Daily Self-Portraits Are Compiled in a Two-Minute Montage of Aging

July 15, 202121 Years of Noah Kalina’s Daily Self-Portraits Are Compiled in a Two-Minute Montage of Aging
An Eclectic Group Exhibition Brings Together Contemporary Interpretations of the Archetypal Vessel

July 15, 2021An Eclectic Group Exhibition Brings Together Contemporary Interpretations of the Archetypal Vessel
Precise Replicas Cast Wildlife and Plants as Delightfully Tiny Sculptures

July 14, 2021Precise Replicas Cast Wildlife and Plants as Delightfully Tiny Sculptures
A Cleverly Designed Chameleon Conceals a Six-Foot Measuring Tape in Its Mouth

July 14, 2021A Cleverly Designed Chameleon Conceals a Six-Foot Measuring Tape in Its Mouth
A Flower Patch of Recycled Denim Grows from the Ceiling in Ian Berry’s ‘Secret Garden’

July 14, 2021A Flower Patch of Recycled Denim Grows from the Ceiling in Ian Berry’s ‘Secret Garden’
Herons of Amsterdam: A Photo Series Reveals the Unusually Large Population Living in the Dutch Capital

July 13, 2021Herons of Amsterdam: A Photo Series Reveals the Unusually Large Population Living in the Dutch Capital
An Otherworldly Animation Adventures Across Galactic Landscapes Recreated in Miniature

July 13, 2021An Otherworldly Animation Adventures Across Galactic Landscapes Recreated in Miniature
Spectacular Drone Views Of Giza Present the Pyramid in an Unusual Perspective

July 13, 2021Spectacular Drone Views Of Giza Present the Pyramid in an Unusual Perspective
Monumental Cut Paper Portraits Celebrate the Fundamental Importance of Community and Friendship

July 12, 2021Monumental Cut Paper Portraits Celebrate the Fundamental Importance of Community and Friendship
Tightly Woven Baskets Intertwine Invasive Plants and Weeds into Adorable Miniatures

July 12, 2021Tightly Woven Baskets Intertwine Invasive Plants and Weeds into Adorable Miniatures
Translucent Textiles Cast Organisms and Mundane Objects as Dreamy Sculptures and Wearables

July 9, 2021Translucent Textiles Cast Organisms and Mundane Objects as Dreamy Sculptures and Wearables
Embroidered Landscapes Capture the Stillness of Pastoral Life through Dense Knots and Stitches

July 9, 2021Embroidered Landscapes Capture the Stillness of Pastoral Life through Dense Knots and Stitches
An Enormous 3D Calico Cat Greets Passersby at Tokyo’s Shinjuku Station

July 9, 2021An Enormous 3D Calico Cat Greets Passersby at Tokyo’s Shinjuku Station
Sarah Sze Implants a Fragmented Installation of Individual Mirrors in a Lush Hudson Valley Landscape

July 8, 2021Sarah Sze Implants a Fragmented Installation of Individual Mirrors in a Lush Hudson Valley Landscape
Otherworldly Paintings Trap Skeletons in Perpetually Bizarre and Eerie Situations

July 8, 2021Otherworldly Paintings Trap Skeletons in Perpetually Bizarre and Eerie Situations
Layers of Cut Paper Foliage Fragment Christine Kim’s Collaged Portraits

July 8, 2021Layers of Cut Paper Foliage Fragment Christine Kim’s Collaged Portraits
A Dusty Roadrunner, Sleepy Sandhill Crane, and Shy Sandpiper Top the 2021 Audubon Photography Awards

July 7, 2021A Dusty Roadrunner, Sleepy Sandhill Crane, and Shy Sandpiper Top the 2021 Audubon Photography Awards
Sound Waves from Contemporary Music Become Traditional Chinese Landscapes in Du Kun’s Scroll Paintings

July 7, 2021Sound Waves from Contemporary Music Become Traditional Chinese Landscapes in Du Kun’s Scroll Paintings
‘Fake Food, Real Garbage’: A Satirical Store is Fully Stocked with Groceries Made Entirely of Plastic

July 7, 2021‘Fake Food, Real Garbage’: A Satirical Store is Fully Stocked with Groceries Made Entirely of Plastic
Earthrise: A Striking Collection by Iris Van Herpen Recycles Plastic Waste into Sculptural Garments

July 6, 2021Earthrise: A Striking Collection by Iris Van Herpen Recycles Plastic Waste into Sculptural Garments
A Dreamy Fiber Installation by Vanessa Barragão Transforms a Medieval Bridge into a Patch of Oversized Orchids

July 6, 2021A Dreamy Fiber Installation by Vanessa Barragão Transforms a Medieval Bridge into a Patch of Oversized Orchids
Interlocking Lines of Text Spring from Stephen Doyle’s Poetic Book Sculptures

July 6, 2021Interlocking Lines of Text Spring from Stephen Doyle’s Poetic Book Sculptures
Gripping Portraits Capture the Tender Bonds Between Transylvanian Shepherds and Their Herds

July 2, 2021Gripping Portraits Capture the Tender Bonds Between Transylvanian Shepherds and Their Herds
Found Silverware and Scrap Metal Are Welded into Lively Sculptural Creatures by Matt Wilson

July 2, 2021Found Silverware and Scrap Metal Are Welded into Lively Sculptural Creatures by Matt Wilson
July 2021 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists

July 1, 2021July 2021 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists
A Morphing Fractal Vise Pivots to Grasp Irregular Shapes for Engraving

July 1, 2021A Morphing Fractal Vise Pivots to Grasp Irregular Shapes for Engraving
A Scrupulous Blue Tit Perfects Her Nest and Lays Her First Egg in a 46-Day Timelapse Recorded Inside the Roost

July 1, 2021A Scrupulous Blue Tit Perfects Her Nest and Lays Her First Egg in a 46-Day Timelapse Recorded Inside the Roost