Overwhelmed by their own finery, the subjects of Hermes' reimagined portraits wryly epitomize a bygone era. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as...

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For Do Ho Suh, the process of making work is as important as the outcome. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7...

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We're unraveling how we set out to satisfy the needs of different readers and usher in a new era for Colossal. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts...

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Young In Hong's playful woven boots nest in a shallow field of pebbles, intertwining references to avian life and endangered craft traditions. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent...

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Around the world, Jonathan Jimenez, a.k.a. Jonk, has visited more than 1,500 abandoned sites in nearly 50 countries. From crumbling churches to vacant theaters, the Paris-based photographer (previously) seeks unique ruins that nature gradually subsumes. In Naturalia III, his...

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Scherer transforms ornate halls, drawing rooms, and wunderkammers into inviting, enlivened 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...

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Playful sculptures smush blooms into cases secured with wing nuts or locked with soft padlocks. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7...

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From thousands of plastic bags, nets, and hanks of yarn, the Indonesian artist illuminates the fragility of marine ecosystems. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for...

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A new book highlights the individuals, styles, and approaches that have shaped the field. 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...

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Suspended like a vortex of rain, a new installation from Caitlind r.c. Brown and Wayne Garrett ushers viewers into a shimmering enclosure. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent...

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Arousing humor and absurdity from the most banal objects, Belanger invokes excessive desire, gendered expectations, and corporate malaise. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as...

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Once rusty exteriors shine with bold hues corresponding to an RGB color value, their codes written on the hood. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for...

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Around the world, "Wind Phones" are offering space to process grief and connect with lost loved ones. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little...

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Around the frame of a spherical pendant lamp, designer Alkesh Parmar of Studio Arp wraps an unexpected shade. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as...

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At 36 Boundary Street in London, a bold new mural rises above the street. 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...

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"My ghosts are not for Halloween. They are for life," says the artist. 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....

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For more than eight decades, Dr. Esther Mahlangu has been furthered the artistic traditions of Ndebele culture. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little...

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Clingy bear cubs and a gecko grin are just a couple of the giggle-worthy finalists in this year's contest. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for...

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