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Donté K. Hayes, "Sweater" (2025)

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an abstract porcelain sculpture by Donte K Hayes
February 11, 2026 at 5:44 PM
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When his childhood home in Greensboro, North Carolina, was seized via eminent domain, Jason Mitcham paid tribute.
Painted by Hand, a Stop-Motion Film Eulogizes a Lost Childhood Home
To memorialize his lost childhood home, Jason Mitcham hand-painted the touching stop-motion film, "Ever Behind the Sunset."
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February 11, 2026 at 4:03 PM
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In Los Angeles, Amoako Boafo weaves his portraiture into a life-sized architectural replica of his Accra studio.

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an installation view with portraits by Amoako Boafo and a patterned sofa
February 11, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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Michael P. Smith, “Larry Bannock, Big Chief, Golden Star Hunters” (1982)

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Larry Bannock, Big Chief of the Golden Star Hunters at Mardi Gras in New Orleans, dances in an elaborate costume made of orange and yellow feathers and patterns of beads
February 10, 2026 at 10:11 PM
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In the forthcoming book ‘Altai,’ photographer Claire Thomas chronicles a time-honored way of life in Mongolia.

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A photograph by Claire Thomas of a Kazakh eagle hunter beside their golden eagle A photograph by Claire Thomas of a young Kazakh child holding a small dog, with sheep and other people in the background
February 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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Tomàs Barceló, “Auk Morai R"

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a weathered figurative sculpture made of cracked blue and white tiles a weathered figurative sculpture made of cracked blue and white tiles
February 10, 2026 at 2:49 PM
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Every year, a plastic called PET is used to produce around 600 billion bottles and other packaging. This design firm collaborates with Indigenous artisans around the world to give these materials another use.

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A detail of a sprawling light fixture produced by Ghanaian artisans in collaboration with PET Lamp with swirling, woven designs, with additional pieces installed around the room Ghanaian artisans stand in a meadow with a huge textile piece woven from PET bottles
February 10, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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In 'Freak Flags,' Victoria Dugger reinterprets Old Glory in glitter, fringe, and barbed wire.

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a colorful, patterned textile flag with fringe and glitter by Victoria Dugger
February 9, 2026 at 10:50 PM
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When American troops liberated Buchenwald, Alfred Nakache returned to swimming and continued to win competitions.
A Painterly Short Film Follows Alfred Nakache from Swimming Star to Holocaust Survivor
Florence Miailhe's short animated film is nominated for an Oscar this year, based on the true story of swimmer Artem "Alfred" Nakache.
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February 9, 2026 at 7:11 PM
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Bruno Pontiroli, “Copains comme cochons #2” (2025)

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An absurdist painting by Bruno Pontiroli of a pig with numerous pig heads all over its body.
February 9, 2026 at 4:16 PM
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Through vivid color and uncanny compositions, Martin Wittfooth revels in surreal worlds.

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a painting of a vibrant bird in a cage by Martin Wittfooth a round painting of flowers and a red octopus by Martin Wittfooth
February 9, 2026 at 2:47 PM
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Adorable!
The Forest-Like Interior of Coral Takes the Grand Prize in the CUPOTY 7 Photo Contest
Western Australia-based Ross Gudgeon’s image of the elaborate internal structure of a cauliflower soft coral taking the top spot.
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February 6, 2026 at 4:36 PM
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Leonora Carrington, “Edwardian Hunt Breakfast” (1956)

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A surrealist painting by Leonora Carrington depicting a square table amid a forest, surrounded by unusual figures, plants, and animals
February 6, 2026 at 4:08 PM
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Which is your favorite? See the finalists and cast your vote for the 2025 Wildlife Photographer of the Year.

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A brown-throated three-toed sloth cradles her young in her arms to shelter it from the rain. An elusive rufous-vented ground cuckoo plucks up a cicada in the depths of the rainforest in Costa Rica. An ambush bug nymph waits motionless on a flower for prey to wander within reach.
February 5, 2026 at 10:21 PM
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Ragnar Axelsson's 'Where the World is Melting' documents communities amid indelible changes in the Arctic.

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a black and white photo by Ragnar Axelsson of horses and men climbing a snowy incline a black and white photo by Ragnar Axelsson of a man with a team of sled dogs
February 5, 2026 at 4:19 PM
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Bruno Pontiroli, “Cachalot” (2025)

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An absurdist painting by Bruno Pontiroli of a giant, scrunched whale on the shore with tiny people looking on.
February 4, 2026 at 2:26 PM
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Lovely LEGO works by Katherine Duclos

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A colorful, geometric composition by Katherine Duclos using LEGO bricks and paint A colorful, geometric composition by Katherine Duclos using LEGO bricks and paint
February 3, 2026 at 9:26 PM
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The Vilcek Foundation has awarded $250,000 to four immigrant fashion professionals: Peter Do, Jacques Agbobly, Marcelo Gutierrez, and Uyen Tran.
Vilcek Prizes Awarded to Immigrants in Fashion for Innovative Design
The Vilcek Foundation awarded $250,000 to designers Peter Do, Jacques Agbobly, Marcelo Gutierrez, and Uyen Tran.
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February 3, 2026 at 6:36 PM
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Debra Baxter, "Cross My Heart” (2019)

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a heart sculpture made of glass and crystal geode
February 3, 2026 at 5:12 PM
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Art meets science in the latest project from Wenting Zhu.
Wenting Zhu Cultivates a Kaleidoscopic Garden of Crystals in 100+ Petri Dishes
Wenting Zhu and the team at Beauty of Science have released another visual ode to nature's processes: "Crystal Garden: Seasons."
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February 3, 2026 at 2:52 PM
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Today on Colossal, we chat with Rodolfo Liprandi, who's behind these dynamic woodland creatures made from foraged branches.

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A sculpture of an otter made from branches and twigs by Rodolfo Liprandi A sculpture of young bear made from branches and twigs by Rodolfo Liprandi
January 27, 2026 at 8:24 PM
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Dabin Ahn, “Home” (2025), oil on linen in artist’s frame, 18 x 13 inches

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a painting by Dabin Ahn of a broken vessel that's dissolving with a frame that's curling upward
February 2, 2026 at 10:23 PM
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On a promontory in eastern Portugal overlooking the Hispano-Portuguese plateau and the gorges of the Rio Erges, a spherical installation sits amid brush and old stone walls.

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A sculptural installation outdoors made of black schist in the shape of a sphere with apertures for people to step into and see out of A detail of a sculptural installation made of black schist
February 2, 2026 at 5:56 PM
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Sarah Stone (1759-1844) was a British illustrator whose rich depictions of birds highlight a singular talent during an era when women weren’t even permitted to be members of London’s prestigious Royal Academy.

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An 18th-century watercolor illustration by Sarah Stone of a barn owl An 18th-century watercolor illustration by Sarah Stone of a pheasant An 18th-century watercolor illustration by Sarah Stone of a parrot and a cockatoo
February 2, 2026 at 4:52 PM
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Michael McGrath, “Root god, light generator,” graphite and colored pencil on paper, 12 x 9 inches

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a folk-art inspired work by Michael McGrath with eyes, insects, trees and more
February 2, 2026 at 4:18 PM