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Cassandra Dias Takes an Impressionistic Approach to Painting with Thread

27 April 2026 @ 6:19 pm

Cassandra Dias Takes an Impressionistic Approach to Painting with ThreadWhat better way to meditate on nature's most majestic features than to recreate its details one stitch at a time? 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 Cassandra Dias Takes an Impressionistic Approach to Painting with Thread appeared first on Colossal.

Joe Macken Spent 21 Years Hand-Assembling a Vast Model of New York City

27 April 2026 @ 4:22 pm

Joe Macken Spent 21 Years Hand-Assembling a Vast Model of New York CityThe expansive model consists of 340 individual sections, each constructed with materials like balsa wood, cardboard, and glue. 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 Joe Macken Spent 21 Years Hand-Assembling a Vast Model of New York City appeared first on Colossal.

Rachel Mentzer Transforms Discarded Cartons into Dusky Collagraphs

27 April 2026 @ 2:07 pm

Rachel Mentzer Transforms Discarded Cartons into Dusky CollagraphsNature's resilience is at the center of a practice also focused on sustainability and environmental renewal. 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 Rachel Mentzer Transforms Discarded Cartons into Dusky Collagraphs appeared first on Colossal.

An Interactive Archive Celebrates the Wide-Ranging Projects Inviting ‘Unruly Play’

24 April 2026 @ 4:50 pm

An Interactive Archive Celebrates the Wide-Ranging Projects Inviting ‘Unruly Play’"Play is how we give permission." —Vitor Freire 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 An Interactive Archive Celebrates the Wide-Ranging Projects Inviting ‘Unruly Play’ appeared first on Colossal.

Navid Baraty’s Atmospheric Photos Explore Contrasting Scales of Time

24 April 2026 @ 12:33 pm

Navid Baraty’s Atmospheric Photos Explore Contrasting Scales of TimeThe contrasts and tensions of contemporary urban life and timeless landscapes merge in otherworldly images. 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 Navid Baraty’s Atmospheric Photos Explore Contrasting Scales of Time appeared first on Colossal.

Contrast Reigns in Austn Fischer’s Conspicuous Black-and-White Photos

23 April 2026 @ 5:30 pm

Contrast Reigns in Austn Fischer’s Conspicuous Black-and-White PhotosAustn Fischer's work harnesses an exuberant sense of play, utilizing fashion and style to explore identity. 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 Contrast Reigns in Austn Fischer’s Conspicuous Black-and-White Photos appeared first on Colossal.

Water Samples from Around the World Melt into Dima Rebus’ Dreamy Paintings

23 April 2026 @ 2:37 pm

Water Samples from Around the World Melt into Dima Rebus’ Dreamy PaintingsThe London-based artist incorporates water samples collected from strangers 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 Water Samples from Around the World Melt into Dima Rebus’ Dreamy Paintings appeared first on Colossal.

Thousands of Strips of Silk Undulate in Kenny Nguyen’s ‘Deconstructed Paintings’

23 April 2026 @ 12:15 pm

Thousands of Strips of Silk Undulate in Kenny Nguyen’s ‘Deconstructed Paintings’The North Carolina-based artist draws on his Vietnamese heritage and his background in fashion design. 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 Thousands of Strips of Silk Undulate in Kenny Nguyen’s ‘Deconstructed Paintings’ appeared first on Colossal.

Tania Yakunova’s Expressive Figures Entwine with Plant Life in Digital and Graphite Illustrations

22 April 2026 @ 5:52 pm

Tania Yakunova’s Expressive Figures Entwine with Plant Life in Digital and Graphite IllustrationsGrainy textures and gestural lines characterize the lush compositions of Tania Yakunova. 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 Tania Yakunova’s Expressive Figures Entwine with Plant Life in Digital and Graphite Illustrations appeared first on Colossal.

Vibrant Sea Creatures Spring to Life in Lisa Stevens’ Textured Sculptures

22 April 2026 @ 3:30 pm

Vibrant Sea Creatures Spring to Life in Lisa Stevens’ Textured SculpturesThe Bristol-based artist's vibrant practice is inspired by underwater organisms. 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 Sea Creatures Spring to Life in Lisa Stevens’ Textured Sculptures appeared first on Colossal.