
This Is Colossal
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This is Colossal, founded in 2010 by Chicago-based editor Christopher Jobson, is an acclaimed blog that delves into the world of art and visual culture. Renowned for its extensive coverage of contemporary art, design, photography, and visual science, the blog features 15 to 25 posts weekly, showcasing a diverse array of creative expressions. Jobson, who transitioned from web design to..
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The artist's flowing and geometric compositions stretch across walls and exterior facades.
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For 16 days this spring, an international kite festival will soar above the beaches of Cervia.
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Jose Lerma paints portraits in wide swaths of acrylic applied with brooms and industrial tools.
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"Embroidery takes me to a calm place where only the process matters," the artist says.
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In 'To Nowhere and Back,' Keita Morimoto continues his explorations into the interplay of light and shadow.
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In Nahuatl, an Aztec language indigenous to Mesoamerica still spoken by more than a million people throughout Mexico, "kauani" means "to flourish."
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Saunders' compositions merge cultural narratives and history with mythology, nostalgia, identity, and personal experiences.
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The major survey includes more than 90 international loans, including 48 of Ruysch's most significant works.
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Vasilisa Romanenko paints common birds amid clusters of fruits and flowers, exploring the power of opulence in times of upheaval.
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This year, more than 419,000 contributions rolled in from more than 200 countries.
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