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Leslie Wayne’s ‘The Unintended Blues’ Contemplates Rising Seas and Vulnerable Shorelines

The show is part of the Lower Manhattan Cultural Counsel's 2026 River to River Festival. 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 Leslie W

Wildlife Photographer of the Year Whittles More than 65,000 Entries to the Top 100

The prestigious contest showcases the world's diverse creatures and their habitats. 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 Wildlife Phot

Mischievous Cats Rule in Minyoung Kim’s Affectionately Quirky Paintings

When it comes to felines, the artist revels in «the contrast between how ordinary and how weird they are.» Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 p

Lush Foliage Permeates Xanthe Burdett’s Delicate Portraiture

For Xanthe Burdett, the boundary between humans and nature is thin, malleable, and always in flux. 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 articl

‘Handmade Utopia’ Relishes the Architecture of California’s Back-to-the-Land Movement

The new book by David Jacob Kramer, with photos by Michael Schmelling, represents a counterculture that, though changed, is still alive and well. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publi

Brussels’ Grand-Place Is Carpeted with 750,000 Fresh Dahlias in a Tribute to Hokusai

Titled «Neo Hokusai,» the monumental arrangement last weekend in Brussels covered nearly 14,000 square feet. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $

Four Shortlisted Artists Stand to Win the Winston Taylor Photo Portrait Prize 2026

The winner of the competition receives a £15,000 award plus a commissioned work for London's National Portrait Gallery. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $

Damien Hoar de Galvan Puzzles Scraps of Reclaimed Wood for a Daily Sculpture Project

From reclaimed wood, Damien Hoar de Galvan pieces together dynamic sculptures for a daily project. 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 artic

In Jewel-Like Paintings, Wiley Wallace Conjures Enchantment in the Desert

Wallace's glowing acrylic paintings feature crystals, enigmatic energy forces, starlight, and specters. 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

Milk Cartons and Bottle Gourds Form Sipho Mabona’s Tribute to His Late Father

Mabona's sculptures highlight how the personal and cultural intersect alongside the distinctly South African sense of resilience. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as lit

Julie Green’s ‘The Last Supper’ Memorializes Hundreds of People’s Final Meals While on Death Row

Over a 22-year period, Green illustrated final requests ranging from pizzas and lobster to pies and KFC cartons. 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 mon

Glowing Paintings by Francesco Pirazzi Meditate on the Enigmas of Absence

«For me, paintings represent an attempt to grasp a 'something' that for some reason deeply moves me, agitates me.» Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as littl

Dark Emotions Evoke Growth in Alejandro Aguliar Canela’s Graphite Drawings

«It’s more about not discarding what might be considered unwanted, but instead finding some use for it,» says the artist. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for

A Menagerie of Animal Sculptures by 50+ Artists Populate ‘The Ark’

Powerhouse Arts asks, will we care for the future of our planet the way we care for the animals we love? 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

Under Glass Cloches, Amber Cowan Nests Enchanting Flameworked Scenes

Known for her lush assemblages of flameworked glass, Amber Cowan reimagines a ubiquitous medium. 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

New York City’s Last Standing Wood Column Company Closes After 110 Years

«Like anything else, everything changes,» says owner Thomas Lupo. «Time goes on.» 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. Th

The Winners of the 2026 Pure Street Photography Awards Invoke Happenstance and Commotion

Eight winners were selected from nearly 1,600 entries submitted by photographers in 50 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 articl

A Short Film Sheds Light on the Garfield Phones Washing Up on a French Beach Since the ’80s

Breton coastal residents grew up collecting parts of a 1984 Garfield-themed plastic telephone on the beach—and still do. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as

‘Bodega Cats of New York’ Advocates for the City’s Beloved Feline Shopkeepers

A new book from Dan Rimada, with photos by Gulce Kilkis, is slated for release in November. 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 ̵

Monumental Painted Wood Carvings by Jiang Miao Center Mindfulness

Whitestone Gallery in Seoul presents the artist's solo exhibition, 'Spiral of Energy.' 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 Monumenta

Enigmatic Narratives Unfold in Aron Wiesenfeld’s Dreamy Oil Paintings

Wiesenfeld delves into the power of visibility and imagination. 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 Enigmatic Narratives Unfold in Ar

Cryptic Photos by Susan kae Grant Plumb the World of Dreams in ‘Night Journey’

Forthcoming from MW Editions, the book features nearly 100 photographs from the last 25 years. 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 Cr

Lydia Hansen Introduces Hikers to Native Midwest Mushrooms on Crocheted ‘Fungi Hunts’

An ongoing series of seasonal scavenger hunts in Minnesota woodlands playfully invite inquiry. 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 Ly

Tiny Faces Surface Amid Sweeping Lines in En Iwamura’s Expressive Sculptures

En Iwamura is interested in the ways we measure and understand the spaces between ourselves and others. 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 a

The Top Photos in the CWAS David Malin Awards Highlight Astronomical Wonders

The Central West Astronomical Society of New South Wales marks its annual AstroFest with an amateur photography competition. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little a

Heritage Bookbinding Elements Transform into Contemporary Sculptures by Adelene Koh

For Koh, an under-appreciated detail of a book's construction becomes the highlight. 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 Heritage Boo

Watch a Monumental Iceberg in Greenland Do a Somersault

On July 25, a mammoth iceberg literally made waves as it flipped over in Disko Bay off the coast of Ilulissat. 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

Inspired by Fauna, Form Meets Function in Hilarious Pieces by Ceramika Matylda

«I like my work to be open to interpretation,» Iwaszkiewicz says. «There's a lot of humor in it, a sense of playfulness, and I never take the world too seriously.» Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Membe

Monumental Joyful Murals by Ella & Pitr Fill Urban Rooftops and Fields

Ella & Pitr bring eccentric joy to urban spaces. 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 Monumental Joyful Murals by Ella & Pit

Cocoa Plantations Set the Scene for Divine Events in Marc Padeu’s ‘Memento Vivere’

Humans' futile control of time forms the basis of a new suite of works in Padeu's solo show at Larkin Durey. 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.

Trompe-L’œil Paintings by Jason Limon Reveal a Hidden Skeletal World

If you were to rip open a tattered matchbox, what might you find hidden in its 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 Trompe-L

‘Voices in the Mirror’ Honors the Legacy of Pioneering Photographer Gordon Parks

The exhibition also celebrates the 20th anniversary of The Gordon Parks Foundation. 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 ‘Voice

A High-Definition Cinematic Video Relives NASA’s Artemis II Mission

John D. Boswell, a musician and filmmaker who works as MELODYSHEEP, created the film from videos and images published by NASA. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as littl

Presence, Memory, and Time Merge in the Surreal Works of ‘Architects of Absence’

The group exhibition at Gallery Wendi Norris plumbs the dialogue between absence and presence. 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 Pr

July 2026 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists

Don't miss these July and August deadlines! 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 July 2026 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, an

In a New 223-Megapixel Image, NASA Captures 16.5 Million Stars of the Cigar Galaxy

Captured by Webb’s NIRCam across 65 hours, the enormous image features a dense galaxy 12 million light-years away. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 pe

The 7th VH Award Open Call Expands Support for Media Artists

The biennial global platform from Hyundai Motor Group amplifies creators whose work engages with the context of Asia. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 pe

James Turrell’s 100th ‘Skyscape’ Opens in Aarhus

Permanently on view at ARoS, «As Seen Below» is the latest iteration of the beloved series. 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 a

Animals and Ornament Emerge from Felted Wool in Holly Guertin’s Textiles

Guertin summons moments of peace and reflection through felting, crochet, and embroidery. 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 Animal

23,000-Square-Foot Clasping Arms Celebrate Community Resilience in Minneapolis

Hundreds of residents turned out in a demonstration of solidarity, resilience, and togetherness. 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
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