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Colossal is an independent online art magazine celebrating visual culture since 2010. Based in Chicago.
The artist's flowing and geometric compositions stretch across walls and exterior facades. 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 Through Knotted Installations, Windy Chien Reinterprets the Hitching Post appeared first on Colossal.
For 16 days this spring, an international kite festival will soar above the beaches of Cervia. 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 This April, Thousands of Kites will Paint the Sky for an International Festival of Flight appeared first on Colossal.
Jose Lerma paints portraits in wide swaths of acrylic applied with brooms and industrial tools. 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 Sparse Brushstrokes Give Rise to Thick Impasto in Jose Lerma’s Minimal Portraits appeared first on Colossal.
"Embroidery takes me to a calm place where only the process matters," the artist says. 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 Melissa Calderón Preserves Neighborhood Memories in Bold Textured Thread appeared first on Colossal.
In 'To Nowhere and Back,' Keita Morimoto continues his explorations into the interplay of light and shadow. 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 Keita Morimoto Lingers in the Artificial Light of Urban Nights appeared first on Colossal.
In Nahuatl, an Aztec language indigenous to Mesoamerica still spoken by more than a million people throughout Mexico, "kauani" means "to flourish." 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 ‘KAUANI,’ Indigenous Mexican Flora Flourishes in Glowing Lanterns appeared first on Colossal.
Saunders' compositions merge cultural narratives and history with mythology, nostalgia, identity, and personal experiences. 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 Regal Portraits Evoke Myth and Power in Simone Elizabeth Saunders’ Hand-Tufted Textiles appeared first on Colossal.
The major survey includes more than 90 international loans, including 48 of Ruysch's most significant works. 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 Lauded Dutch Golden Age Painter Rachel Ruysch Gets Her First Major Survey in the U.S. appeared first on Colossal.
Vasilisa Romanenko paints common birds amid clusters of fruits and flowers, exploring the power of opulence in times of upheaval. 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 Vasilisa Romanenko’s Lush Portraits Wrap Common Birds in Decadent Patterns appeared first on Colossal.
This year, more than 419,000 contributions rolled in from more than 200 countries. 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 Landscapes, Customs, and Culture Shape the 2025 Sony World Photography Awards appeared first on Colossal.
The South Korean artist's series 'Blue Anger' expresses a personal response to a widely publicized tragedy. 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 Uneasy Interactions Signify a Response to Tragedy in Jinjoo Jo’s Blue Illustrations appeared first on Colossal.
The artist's deep appreciation for iconic artworks inspires tiny odes to famous compositions. 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 Intricate Postage Stamp Tattoos by Ash Aurich Are an Ode to Art History appeared first on Colossal.
Sasaki portrays botanicals in enchanting glass sculptures ranging in size from a few feet to room-size. 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 Rui Sasaki Encases Spectral Flowers in Intimate Glass Assemblages appeared first on Colossal.
Just to have one character walk across the set, Eastend Western utilized eight unique 3D-printed figures. 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 A Trio of Stop-Motion Shorts Utilize a Cumbersome 3D-Printing Technique appeared first on Colossal.
The artist begins each artwork with a color palette and no plan. 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 Through LEGO Compositions, Katherine Duclos Grounds Chaos in Color appeared first on Colossal.
Surman renders animals in a manner that reflects our tendency to ascribe human emotion and feeling to other species. 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 David Surman’s Gestural Paintings Question How We Understand Animal Emotion appeared first on Colossal.
On the site of the former Scott's Grove Baptist Church, Tony M. Bingham has constructed a monumental work. 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 ‘The Praise House’ Shares the Story of a Contemplative Installation on an Alabama Plantation appeared first on Colossal.
Time and geography collapse in Yang's abstracted visual language merging the modern and the pre-modern. 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 Folk Traditions, Quotidian Items, and Spiritual Symbolism Merge in Haegue Yang’s Sensory Sculptures appeared first on Colossal.
In the Jordanian desert, families displaced by war stand on stacks of boxes like stalwart islands in a dry and unforgiving landscape. 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 Nick Brandt’s Photos Stress the Resilience of Syrian Refugees in the Face of the Climate Crisis appeared first on Colossal.
In porcelain, Jessica Stoller uses the grotesque and monstrous to deconstruct stereotypes surrounding the female body. 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 From Porcelain Buttercream to Bruises, Jessica Stoller Examines the Gendered Body appeared first on Colossal.
Elevated walkways and lookouts connect visitors to the surrounding Ouachita Forest. 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 Visitors Commune with the Forest Canopy in a Four-Story Treehouse in Arkansas appeared first on Colossal.
Fleckled is a new online shop of hand-printed letterpress typefaces that have been digitized and are available as high-resolution downloads. 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 Fleckled Offers 150+ Hand-Printed Letterpress Fonts for Digital Download appeared first on Colossal.
An ancient "megalography" comprises a cycle of paintings with nearly life-size figures. 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 Buried for Nearly 2,000 Years, a Monumental Dionysian Fresco Sees the Light of Day in Pompeii appeared first on Colossal.
Winning images highlight the vulnerability of the earth's inhabitants and juxtapositions between nature and the human-built environment. 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 Our Beautiful and Fragile Planet Takes Center Stage in the 2025 World Nature Photography Awards appeared first on Colossal.
Rarely performed today, 'Triadic Ballet' is a striking, playful dance structured around groups of three. 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 Watch the Brilliant Ballet that Brought Dance to the Bauhaus Movement appeared first on Colossal.
The inspiration for Xu’s porcelain sculptures has its origins in the building blocks of all life. 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 Biological Cells and Chinese Ceramic Traditions Coalesce in Shiyuan Xu’s Porcelain Sculptures appeared first on Colossal.
The Other Art Fair returns to Ravenswood from March 27 to 30 with more than 115 artists showcasing fresh artwork and new talent. 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 5 Artwork Themes to Explore at The Other Art Fair Chicago appeared first on Colossal.
The Other Art Fair returns to Ravenswood from March 27 to 30 with more 115 artists showcasing fresh artwork and new talent. 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 5 Artwork Themes to Explore at The Other Art Fair Chicago appeared first on Colossal.
'Faux Flora' blossomed from the increasing tension Corzine observes between technology and nature. 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 Technology and Nature Merge in Zachary Corzine’s Otherworldly ‘Faux Flora’ appeared first on Colossal.
As we step into another new month, we're here to present you with a fresh selection of opportunities for artists and designers alike. 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 March 2025 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists appeared first on Colossal.
On an abandoned pier on Chaishan Island's shore, an elegant installation rocks in the wind. 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 Minimal Blades Flutter in the Breeze in a Shoreline Installation on China’s Chaishan Island appeared first on Colossal.
From the depths of the Red Sea to the swamps of the Everglades, the winning images take viewers on a journey across the world. 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 The Underwater Photographer of the Year Celebrates 60 Years of Wildlife Diversity appeared first on Colossal.
Richly patterned, geometric paintings reenvision 20th-century abstraction and women as creators. 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 Ruby Sky Stiler Reassesses Women’s Role in Art History in Geometric Portraits appeared first on Colossal.
Overactive hands—their connection to a body often unclear—cultivate a sense of routine, perform chores, and provide affection. 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 ‘Chimera,’ Erin Milez Lovingly Chronicles the Everyday Chaos of Parenthood appeared first on Colossal.
"Mariposa Relámpago," a school bus turned healing vessel, is the subject of a poignant new film from Art21. 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 a Retrofitted School Bus at the U.S.-Mexico Border, Guadalupe Maravilla Heals Through Vibrations appeared first on Colossal.
Set among paintings and installations in Museum Voorlinden, three dozen performers lead us on a vibrant, emotive journey. 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 CDK Company Makes Moves Through a Contemporary Art Museum to Billie Eilish’s ‘Bittersuite’ appeared first on Colossal.
Lee's paintings challenge the speed at which we consume images on screens. 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 Loosely Woven Burlap Mimics Digital Pixels in Jennifer J. Lee’s Photorealistic Paintings appeared first on Colossal.
John Anderson has pursued an enthusiasm—one might even call it an obsession—with things that wash up along the Pacific Northwest coastline. 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 A Short Documentary Celebrates the Fruits of Nearly Five Decades of ‘Extreme Beachcombing’ appeared first on Colossal.
With barren trees, colorful mounds, and diminutive figures, Hong's paintings emphasize the ways the past appears in the present. 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 Through Landscapes Marred by Climate Disaster, Seonna Hong Mines ‘Past Lives’ appeared first on Colossal.
Dardas invokes ancient, ancestral ways of being in the world by consciously connecting to her natural surroundings. 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 Reconnecting with the Earth, Cyrah Dardas Collages Paintings with Handmade Pigments appeared first on Colossal.
'Forest Dancer' encompasses a central character surrounded by psychedelic trees, mountains, insects, and boulder-like bean bags. 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 A Monumental Immersive Installation by ENESS Prompts Joy and Togetherness appeared first on Colossal.
Paint transforms into physical objects with dynamic dimensionality. 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 Vibrant Brushstrokes Float in Resin Cubes in Fabian Oefner’s Sculptural Ode to Painting appeared first on Colossal.
"Mirthful Miscellanea" took one-and-a-half years to complete, and just about every part is made from scratch. 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 A Miniature Musical Curio Shop by Chris Millar Spins Like Clockwork appeared first on Colossal.
"I want young people to see themselves as worthy of being immortalized in art—a recognition that transcends time," Ballon says. 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 ‘Flying High,’ Tyler D. Ballon’s Portraits Parallel Sports, History, Identity, and Patriotism appeared first on Colossal.
A classical cathedral dome sports the base of a missile and a gothic tower is fitted with jet propulsion boosters. 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 From Tiny Strips of Cardboard, Greg Olijnyk Fashions Fantastical Monuments appeared first on Colossal.
Eye-opening patterns and mischievous creatures are just a few of the characteristics of the Brazilian artist's beguiling scenes. 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 Fantastical Figures Illuminate Urban Buildings in Amanda Lobos’ Murals and Installations appeared first on Colossal.
Each fluid yet fixed piece strikes a balance between motion and stillness. 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 Splashes of Stainless Steel by Zheng Lu Embrace Philosophy, History, and Technology appeared first on Colossal.
If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, Wayne Thiebaud (1920-2021) knew how to appropriate most ardently. The renowned artist once said, “It’s hard for me to think of artists who weren’t influential on me because I’m such a blatant thief.” Next month, a major retrospective highlights Thiebaud’s six-decade career, featuring around 60 quintessential worksContinue reading "Wayne Thiebaud’s Passion for Art History Shines in ‘Art Comes from 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 Wayne Thiebaud’s Passion for Art History Shines in ‘Art Comes from Art’ appeared first on Colossal.
Ukiyo-e provides the starting point for a series of curious encounters. 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 Felines Evoke ‘A Floating World’ in Tùng Nâm’s Whimsical Illustrations appeared first on Colossal.
Framed by steel I-beams, aluminum cladding, or floor boards, Monaghan's chaotic dioramas appear ready to burst from their own confines. 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 Rooms and Buildings Have a Life of Their Own in Eamon Monaghan’s Uncanny Dioramas appeared first on Colossal.
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