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Thomas Trum’s Paint Machines Radiate Monumental Geometric Gradients

For Thomas Trum, the methods artists use to apply a medium to a substrate is as much a source of fascination as the finished work.

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Vibrant Life Emanantes from Meggan Joy’s Magical Collaged Silhouettes

Thousands of individual flowers and plants grown in Meggan Joy’s Seattle garden form the contours of her ethereal figures.

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Schmidt Ocean Institute Discovers 20 New Species Along the Remote Nazca Ridge

Along the Nazca Ridge, about 900 miles off the coast of Chile, a slew of new discoveries have thrilled marine scientists.

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In the Wake of Tragedy, Thinkspace Projects Launches a Benefit Auction

An auction aims to raise funds to continue the late Shawn Hosner's vision and legacy for the gallery.

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Tim McKenna Documents the Heaving Waves of French Polynesia

Teahupo'o is known for some of the largest waves on Earth. Tim McKenna photographs them.

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Cubist Figures Wade into the Shadowy Depths of Connor Addison’s Allegories

"We so often forget to embrace the shadow as it's presumed unloveable or is invisible," says the Barcelona-based artist.

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In ‘Spirit Level,’ Tau Lewis’s Monumental Figures Usher in an Unearthly World

At the ICA in Boston, Tau Lewis presents a vast cosmology in which monumental, mythic beings herald in a new world.

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In ‘Spirit Level,’ Tau Lewis’s Monumental Figures Usher in an Unearthly World

At the ICA in Boston, Tau Lewis presents a vast cosmology in which monumental, mythic beings herald in a new world.

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In ‘Spirit Level,’ Tau Lewis’s Monumental Figures Usher in an Unearthly World

At the ICA in Boston, Tau Lewis presents a vast cosmology in which monumental, mythic beings herald in a new world.

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Loss, Grief, and Renewal Spring Forth in Ebony G. Patterson’s Paper Assemblages

For more than a decade, the history, lore, science, and symbolism of the garden has been central to Patterson's work.

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Ana Flores Captures Her Andean Heritage Through a Fashion Photography Lens

In 'Donde Florecen Estas Flores,' Ana Flores returns to her native Cusco to photograph the styles of the Andes.

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Ana Flores Captures Her Andean Heritage Through a Fashion Photography Lens

In 'Donde Florecen Estas Flores,' Ana Flores returns to her native Cusco to photograph the styles of the Andes.

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Ana Flores Captures Her Andean Heritage Through a Fashion Photography Lens

In 'Donde Florecen Estas Flores,' Ana Flores returns to her native Cusco to photograph the styles of the Andes.

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On Vintage Objects, David Cass’s Paintings Summon the Sea

For David Cass, the sea offers an endless source of wonder at its depths, history, bounty, and sometimes ferocity.

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https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2024/09/david-cass-light-on-water/

Sliced Slivers Emanate from Barbara Wildenboer’s Altered Books

The vexing liminal space between the known and unknown is a driving force for Barbara Wildenboer.

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Katrine Hildebrandt Embraces Symmetry in Paper, Wire, and Reed

Katrine Hildebrandt draws on mathematical or scientific diagrams as a starting point for her precise mixed-media compositions.

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Andrew Hem’s Ethereal Paintings Reflect a Sense of Endless Wonder

Occupying vibrant, unearthly environments, Andrew Hem’s characters exude a sense of wonder and openness toward the world.

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Welcome to the New Colossal

And we’re live! As you can see, Colossal looks quite a bit different today as we launch a new identity and website.

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What’s Your Bodega Order? Vi Nguyen’s Beaded Bites Evoke the Spirit of NYC Corner Stores

When you pick up Vi Nguyen’s snack packs, the sound of a rustling chip bag is replaced by the soft rattling and cool touch of glass beads.

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September 2024 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists

Every month, Colossal shares opportunities for artists and designers, including open calls, grants, fellowships, and residencies. If you’d like to list an opportunity here, please get in touch at hello@colossal.art. You can also join our monthly Opportunities Newsletter.

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