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Water Droplets Cling to Fluorescent Plant Spines in Tom Leighton’s Alluring Photos

17 April 2025 @ 4:44 pm

Water Droplets Cling to Fluorescent Plant Spines in Tom Leighton’s Alluring PhotosTom Leighton is known for highlighting the photosynthesis process by swapping characteristic greens for otherworldly fluorescent colors. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article Water Droplets Cling to Fluorescent Plant Spines in Tom Leighton’s Alluring Photos appeared first on Colossal.

With 60 Artists, ‘The Golden Thread’ Weaves Together a Survey of Contemporary Fiber Art

17 April 2025 @ 2:56 pm

With 60 Artists, ‘The Golden Thread’ Weaves Together a Survey of Contemporary Fiber Art'The Golden Thread 2: A Fiber Art Show' returns with more than 100 artworks made by 60 artists from around the globe. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article With 60 Artists, ‘The Golden Thread’ Weaves Together a Survey of Contemporary Fiber Art appeared first on Colossal.

Remarkable Photos by Cristina Mittermeier Spotlight the Need for Hope Amid Crisis

16 April 2025 @ 5:00 pm

Remarkable Photos by Cristina Mittermeier Spotlight the Need for Hope Amid CrisisMittermeier tirelessly advocates for conservation of the world's increasingly fragile ecosystems. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article Remarkable Photos by Cristina Mittermeier Spotlight the Need for Hope Amid Crisis appeared first on Colossal.

Land, Sea, and Wiry Trees Converge in 100architects’ Imaginative New Playground

16 April 2025 @ 2:07 pm

Land, Sea, and Wiry Trees Converge in 100architects’ Imaginative New PlaygroundA new public park in Guangzhou re-envisions the possibilities of play. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article Land, Sea, and Wiry Trees Converge in 100architects’ Imaginative New Playground appeared first on Colossal.

Five Years in the Making, a MiG-21 Fighter Jet Gets a Glow-Up from Tens of Millions of Glass Beads

15 April 2025 @ 8:16 pm

Five Years in the Making, a MiG-21 Fighter Jet Gets a Glow-Up from Tens of Millions of Glass BeadsRalph Ziman and a transcontinental team of craftspeople transform a military jet into a symbol of resistance and collectivity. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article Five Years in the Making, a MiG-21 Fighter Jet Gets a Glow-Up from Tens of Millions of Glass Beads appeared first on Colossal.

Formidable Bronze Crowns by Marianna Simnett Conjure Myth and the Sublime Feminine

15 April 2025 @ 4:00 pm

Formidable Bronze Crowns by Marianna Simnett Conjure Myth and the Sublime FeminineSimnett's 'Crowns' are cast in an alloy that would make the elaborate headpieces burdensome to wear. Unless you're a goddess, that is. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article Formidable Bronze Crowns by Marianna Simnett Conjure Myth and the Sublime Feminine appeared first on Colossal.

‘Ukrainian Modernism’ Chronicles the Nation’s Midcentury Architectural Marvels

15 April 2025 @ 1:32 pm

‘Ukrainian Modernism’ Chronicles the Nation’s Midcentury Architectural MarvelsKyiv-based photographer and researcher Dmytro Soloviov documents Ukraine's 20th-century architectural heritage. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article ‘Ukrainian Modernism’ Chronicles the Nation’s Midcentury Architectural Marvels appeared first on Colossal.

‘Titanic: The Digital Resurrection’ Unveils an Unprecedented View of the Harrowing Maritime Disaster

14 April 2025 @ 7:20 pm

‘Titanic: The Digital Resurrection’ Unveils an Unprecedented View of the Harrowing Maritime DisasterUsing remotely operated underwater vehicles, scientists surveyed a debris field that stretches as wide as three miles. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article ‘Titanic: The Digital Resurrection’ Unveils an Unprecedented View of the Harrowing Maritime Disaster appeared first on Colossal.

In Elaborate ‘Textile Paintings,’ Anne von Freyburg Reframes Femininity in European Art History

14 April 2025 @ 3:53 pm

In Elaborate ‘Textile Paintings,’ Anne von Freyburg Reframes Femininity in European Art HistoryDrawing on 17th and 18th-century European painting traditions, von Freyburg reframes relationships between craft and fine art. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article In Elaborate ‘Textile Paintings,’ Anne von Freyburg Reframes Femininity in European Art History appeared first on Colossal.

Spotlight on Drawing: Discover Five Artists Ahead of The Other Art Fair Brooklyn

14 April 2025 @ 10:06 am

Spotlight on Drawing: Discover Five Artists Ahead of The Other Art Fair BrooklynThis Mother’s Day weekend, The Other Art Fair, presented by Saatchi Art, returns to ZeroSpace in Brooklyn for its 15th local edition, running May 8 to 11. Known for putting independent artists front and center, the fair continues to challenge traditional art-world norms by offering direct access to 125 cutting-edge creators. In the lead-up toContinue reading "Spotlight on Drawing: Discover Five Artists Ahead of The Other Art Fair Brooklyn" Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per