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A Samurai-Inspired Backpack Elevates Leather Scraps to a Bag Befitting a Warrior
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In Murase Kabanko's meticulously crafted bag, the company has created an ode to historic samurai armor with scrap leather.
on Thu, 2PM
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Marilou Schultz Weaves Computer Processor Patterns in Traditional Navajo Tapestries
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What does Intel's Pentium computer chip have in common with Navajo textiles? More than you might think.
#wool #craft #Design #culture #history #weaving #textiles #computers #Technology #indigenous
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Laura Kramer's Glass Sculptures Intersect Aesthetics and Archaeology
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"My work is deeply influenced by the cabinet of curiosities—odd objects that may not be easily categorized," the artist says.
#glass #culture #Crystals #sculpture #ofinterest #archaeology
on Thu, 3PM
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Arcimboldo-esque Portraits Emerge from Tools of the Trade in Early 19th-Century Aquatints
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Around 1800, London-based published Samuel William Fores continued the playful tradition of composite portraiture in a series of aquatints.
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In 'The Big Wait,' a Couple Readies a Remote Australian Town for Visitors Who Might Never Arrive
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If you were to find yourself running out of fuel while flying above the arid Nullarbor Plain in southwestern Australia, don't panic.
on Nov 6
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On Vintage Objects, David Cass's Paintings Summon the Sea — Colossal
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For David Cass, the sea offers an endless source of wonder at its depths, history, bounty, and sometimes ferocity.
on Sep 5
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Katrine Hildebrandt Embraces Symmetry in Paper, Wire, and Reed — Colossal
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Katrine Hildebrandt draws on mathematical or scientific diagrams as a starting point for her precise mixed-media compositions.
on Sep 4
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Imagination and Introspection Suffuse Hans Op de Beeck's Immersive 'Whispered Tales'
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Hans Op de Beeck's current solo exhibition at Templon fashions enigmatic narratives in characteristic monochrome.
on Thu, 1AM
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Cosmic Birds Soar Through New York City Subway Stations in Fred Tomaselli's New Mosaics
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In two New York City Subway stations, Fred Tomaselli unveils a series of vibrant new mosaic murals titled 'Wild Things.'
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Empowering and Protective Bodies Merge in Laura Berger's Metaphysical Paintings
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Berger arranges limbs, foliage, fabric, and strings of stars into intimate geometries.
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Endless Fields of Detritus Blanket Cássio Vasconcellos’s Aerial Composites
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For Brazilian photographer Cássio Vasconcellos, abandoned trains, planes, and automobiles are far from forgotten.
on Tue, 10PM
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A Daily Stop-Motion Animation Flows Through 10,946 Post-It Musings
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For one year, Daren Jannace sketched drawings on Post-It notes. When he amassed 10,946, he stitched them into a playful stop-motion short.
on Tue, 5PM
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Spawning in Forests, Figures Pose as Human-Sized Fungi
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nurture the relationship between human beings and fungal species.
on Tue, 1PM
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Denis Cherim's Photos Capture the Coincidental Charisma of Daily Scenes
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Light, shadows, and linear perspective are just a few of the tricks up photographer Denis Cherim's sleeve.
on Mon, 2PM
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From Reviled to Revered, an Enormous Pigeon Perches Atop the High Line
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Thanks to artist Iván Argote, a 21-foot pigeon is looming over 10th Street from the High Line in New York.
on Sun, 1PM
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Metaphysical Landscapes by Eliot Greenwald Illuminate the Mutuality of All Life
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In paintings and sculptures, Greenwald reckons with humankind's relationship to the environment.
on Sat, 6PM
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'Crafted Kinship' Unravels the Creative Practices of 60 Carribbean Artists, Designers, and Makers
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Whether drawing on connections to the land and memory or speaking to colonial histories and African origins, each artist offers insight into their practice.
on Sat, 6PM
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Pigeons Get Pretty in This Historic, Illustrated Profile of Fancy Breeds
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Avian enthusiast Emil Schachtzabel (1850-1941) was fascinated by the wide variety of hybrid pigeon breeds that fanciers created over time.
on Nov 8
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Color and Repetition Form Optical Rhythms in Daniel Mullen's Geometric Paintings
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Glass-like planes sweep across Daniel Mullen’s canvases, dancing across the color spectrum and rotating with mathematical precision.
on Nov 7
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Quentin Garel’s Lifelike Sculptures Transport Us to the ‘Faraway Forest’
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Lifelike mammals with sage expressions characterize the carved wooden sculptures of Quentin Garel.
on Nov 7
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Michael McGrath Summons Symbolism and a Folk Art Style in Expressive Paintings
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Michael McGrath’s uncanny mixed-media works nod to the symbol-rich, often surreal compositions of folk art.
on Nov 6
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Zen Gardens by Yuki Kawae Interrupt Doomscrolling with Meditative Patterns
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A welcome disruption to doomscrolling, the patterned zen gardens composed by Yuki Kawae are an antidote to today’s seemingly endless anxieties. The Bay Area designer records meditative footage of wide-toothed prongs and dense rakes that scrape across beds of white sand, creating intersecting...
on Nov 5
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A Mosaic Storyline Looks to the Sky in a Poetic Stop-Motion Animation
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Created in just 10 days, "The sky has no edge" is a poetic narrative about looking up that's crafted almost entirely from mosaic.
on Nov 5
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A Sprawling Garden Opening Next Spring Embodies Van Gogh's 'Starry Night'
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Six years ago, art enthusiast Halim Zukic began replicating one of the world's most recognizable paintings on a verdant hillside.
on Nov 4
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In 'Keep the Kid Alive,' Arielle Bobb-Willis Reaches for Exuberance
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A slim monograph collects 90 of Bobb-Willis's photos, highlighting her distinctive eye and bold, conceptual compositions.
on Nov 2
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November 2024 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists
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Every month, Colossal shares opportunities for artists and designers, including open calls, grants, fellowships, and residencies.
on Nov 1
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Dreamlike Creatures and Spiritual Symbols Merge in Lou Benesch's Watercolors
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Cosmic phenomena and the stuff of dreams embellish mystical and uncanny watercolor paintings.
on Nov 1
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In the Mood for Food, Soeun Lee Solders Vibrant Stained Glass Visions of Comfort
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Soeun Lee captures atmospheric tableaux of sunny breakfasts and relaxing reading spots in stained glass.
on Oct 31
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Undulating Bricks Mimic Rolling Waves in a New Cinema and Coffee Shop by One Plus Partnership
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A strikingly contemporary, single-material design for a new cinema and coffee shop by One Plus Partnership Ltd. has risen from humble brick.
on Oct 31
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A Star Is Born: A Phenomenal New Image Showcases a Stellar Nursery in Stunning Detail
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Thanks to the James Webb Telescope, we're now able to view this stunning stellar nursery in incredible detail.
on Oct 30
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Karlotta Freier's Illustrations Relate Dreamy and Surreal Narratives
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Brooklyn-based illustrator Karlotta Freier taps into human emotions and moods, illuminating atmospheric narratives.
on Oct 30
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Magic and Whimsy Abound from Shannon Taylor's Fantastic Watercolor Dioramas
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Meticulously cut with a precision knife from watercolor paintings, each miniature scene lures the viewer into an enchanting environment.
on Oct 29
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Whether Underwater or Up a Tree, Close-Up Photographer of the Year Delights in the Details
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Close-up Photographer of the Year, the world's largest close-up, macro, and micro photography contest, has announced its shortlist.
on Oct 29
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Mingle with Maurice Sendak's 'Wild Things' at the Denver Art Museum
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Immerse yourself in the dynamic, theatrical world of Maurice Sendak at the Denver Art Museum in 'Wild Things.'
on Oct 29
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Shape the Future of Visual and Material Culture at Cranbrook Academy of Art
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Up to 10 full-tuition fellowships and more than 50 merit scholarships are available for graduate students at the Michigan school.
on Oct 29
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Jean Jullien's Immersive 'Paper Society' Mirrors Our Cultures, Customs, and Daily Lives
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Jean Jullien's 'Paper People' visit cafes and work on a production line in a lighthearted and sympathetic vision of everyday life.
on Oct 28
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Bruno Pontiroli's Absurd Portraits Highlight Quirky Behavior and Zoological Buffoonery
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Bruno Pontiroli defies natural order in absurd paintings to illustrate the often farcical quirks of human behavior.
on Oct 28
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An Enormous Photo of the Moon Zooms in on the Cratered Lunar Topography in Incredible Detail
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Each shot zooms in on both individual craters and bruise-colored spots, allowing for an up-close study of the orb illuminating our night sky.
on Oct 26
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Dressed to the Canines: Helga Stentzel Styles Playful Clothesline Illusions
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The cat's pajamas take on new meaning in Helga Stentzel’s fashionable menagerie of foxes, birds, and even a unicorn.
on Oct 26
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Moral Qualms and Modern Anxieties Lurk in Owen Gent's Illustrations
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Ever intrigued by the possibilities of shadow and scale, Owen Gent renders narratives of psychological struggle and moral dilemmas.
on Oct 25
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Dabin Ahn Balances Hope and Melancholy in His Sculptural Paintings
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As Chicago-based artist Dabin Ahn looks forward, he's feeling hopeful for the future and finding light amid darkness.
on Oct 25
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Pop-Up Letters Set the 'Alphabet in Motion' in Kelli Anderson's New Book
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Kelli Anderson launches a book called 'Alphabet in Motion: How Letters Get Their Shape,' an ABC pop-up book about typography.
on Oct 24
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Behold the Messy Creative Process of Fifty Celebrated Painters in 'The Artist's Palette'
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From Impressionist virtuosos to modernist greats, Alexandra Loske traces the stories behind many of art history's most significant works.
on Oct 24
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Thriving Habitats by Stéphanie Kilgast Emerge from Plastic Bottles and Recycled Objects
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From single-use containers to thrifted boxes and repurposed clocks, Stéphanie Kilgast devises unique habitats for a wide range of creatures.
on Oct 24
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From Computer Keys and Bottle Caps, Moffat Takadiwa's Tapestries Collapse Geographies
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Moffat Takadiwa is part of a dynamic movement of African artists who work exclusively with recycled or repurposed materials.
on Oct 23
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Energetic Characters Collide in Roco's Bold, Cartoonish Jumbles
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Rodrigo Oñate, a.k.a. Roco, marries the visual languages of graffiti, comics, and pop culture in his energetic paintings.
on Oct 23
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Peels and Folds Soften José Manuel Castro López's Fleshy Stone Sculptures
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Delicately peeled skin and supple folds appear where we'd least expect them in José Manuel Castro López’s stone sculptures.
on Oct 23
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On Canvas and Shell, Alexis Trice Paints Ethereal Scenes Gleaming with Energy
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In her most recent exhibition, Alexis Trice paints atmospheric works that capture the movement of energy and emotion.
on Oct 22
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At 50, Nikon's Small World Photomicrography Competition Magnifies the Minuscule
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Nikon's Small World 2024 Photomicrography Competition illuminate details of our world invisible to the naked eye.
on Oct 21
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Emily Van Hoff Sculpts Facets of Color in Vibrant, Dimensional Quilts
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From geometric tapestries to faceted weavings and sculptural constructions, Emily Van Hoff traverses a wide array of quilted forms.
on Oct 21