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Captivated by these tiny, crocheted, ceramic vessels by Jeremy Brooks

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a small, colorful porcelain vessel by Jeremy Brooks that has been made by crocheting long strands of clay a small, colorful porcelain vessel by Jeremy Brooks that has been made by crocheting long strands of clay
November 19, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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In ‘Resistance in Memory,’ Sudanese photographers bring critical visibility to what's called "a forgotten war."

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a man seated in a chair outside a fire-stained building a photo by Altayeb Morhal of a young child seated alone amid a seat of bright pink-covered chairs a black-and-white photograph by Mawran Mohamed of three children playing
November 19, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Malaika Temba, “Etched in Soil” (2025)

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a textile work by Malaika Temba showing converging scenes of people working with sisal
November 18, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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Felandus Thames, “Wail on Whalers (portrait of Amos Haskin)” (2024)

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a colorful artwork by Felandus Thames made with strings of beads, featuring a number of patterns and the portrait of a Black man named Amos Haskin
November 18, 2025 at 9:29 PM
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From dozens of painted mesh fabric panels, Tomislav Topić’s undulating, site-specific installations transform airy spaces into immersive experiences.

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an art installation by Tomislav Topić of layers of colorful planes of fabric suspended from the ceiling in undulating rows so that it looks prismatic an art installation by Tomislav Topić of layers of colorful planes of fabric suspended above a street, between two buildings, in undulating rows so that it looks prismatic
November 18, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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Mindset is key at Quarantine: why do artists make? Join us this spring for a weeklong intensive asking residents to tap into their purpose.
The Spanish Quarantine Island Residency Where Artists Disconnect—and Phones Are Banned
Mindset is key at Quarantine: why do artists make? The island residency focuses on tapping into emotion and removing blocks.
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November 18, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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In his new exhibition, ‘Dripping Earth,’ Cannupa Hanska Luger ushers the past into a speculative future.

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a series of costumed dancers wearing sculptural pieces by Cannupa Hanska Luger, assembled in a group against a grat background
November 17, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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Sarah Ann Weber marks two momentous occasions in a vivid body of work: the birth of her daughter and moving back to her hometown.

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a colorful floral painting by Sarah Ann Weber with faint figurative details a colorful floral painting by Sarah Ann Weber with faint figurative details
November 17, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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Xomatok, Purificación (2018)

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a vibrant gradient mural in the inner part of a u-shaped brick building
November 17, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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After six momentous leaps from a small aircraft, skydiver Gabriel C. Brown completed his mission. He and his photographer friend Andrew McCarthy created this stunning image that shows the adventurous subject falling in front of the sun.

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a detail image by Andrew McCarthy of a skydiver falling in front of the sun an image by Andrew McCarthy of a skydiver falling in front of the sun
November 15, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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Li Songsong roots the thick layers that characterize his paintings in history and memory. See how they're made today on Colossal.

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an abstract impasto painting by Li Songsong
November 14, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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Mariko Mori, “Unity II” (2024)

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a circular, luminescent, abstract composition in light pastel tones by Mariko Mori
November 14, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Known for addressing censorship and inequality, Iranian artist Arghavan Khosravi makes an inward turn in her most recent works as she enters a more subconscious terrain.

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a tall layered sculpture by Arghavan Khosravi of women and and large-scale droplets with fish, fire, and more inside a work by Arghavan Khosravi of a fragmented bit of a person with a chain lock for a mouth and a floral work behind
November 14, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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Fun fact of the day: Male Blanket Octopuses grow to be about an inch long, while females can grow up to six feet long and weigh up to 40,000 times the size of their partner.
Underwater Footage Captures the Mesmerizing Iridescent Webs of Two Blanket Octopuses Near the Philippines
While navigating the waters near Romblon Island in the Philippines, diver Joseph Elayani came across a magnificent sight. Elayani and fellow divers encountered two female Blanket Octopuses shimmering ...
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November 14, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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Hey Chicago! 'General Strike' is an exhibition of 70+ artist matchboxes opening this month at Joy Machine. A portion of proceeds will be donated to the ACLU, and the opening reception is November 21. See you there!

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a collection of artist matchboxes
November 13, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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Kate Clements is the artist behind these delicate glass works that explore the nature of fragility.

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a detail of a patterned and floral wall artwork by Kate Clements made from kiln-fired glass a patterned and floral wall artwork by Kate Clements made from kiln-fired glass a kiln-fired glass artwork by Kate Clements resembling an insect or abstract shape made with leaves, set against a black background
November 13, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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Against the Pyramids of Giza, Vhils’ new etched portrait installation is a monument to the everyday.

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a collection of carved portraits on doors by Vhils installed in the desert near the Pyramids of Giza
November 13, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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In her new photo book 'Fruiting Bodies,' Ying Ang zeroes in on the fleshy underbellies of common fungi.

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a photo by Ying Ang of a brown mushroom a photo by Ying Ang of a brown mushroom a photo by Ying Ang of a brown mushroom
November 13, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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From cut, notched, perforated, and layered pieces of metallic-coated paper, artist Michael Velliquette conceives of these alluring geometric motifs.

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a detail of an artwork by Michael Velliquette made of numerous cut and glued shapes of yellow paper, featuring a number of tumbling eyes an artwork by Michael Velliquette made of numerous cut and glued shapes of black paper, featuring a geometric medallion form
November 12, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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Christian Spencer's rainbows in the sky 🐦

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a bird with rainbow wings
November 12, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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Known for his vivid portrait photography, Yannis Davy Guibinga is interested in art and public spaces. His new series explores that intersection through bold color.

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a photograph by Yannis Guibinga of a figure seated in a yellow house like structure a photograph by Yannis Guibinga of a silhouetted figure holding their hand out to appear to hold the moon
November 12, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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Faith Ringgold, “American People Series #19: US Postage Commemorating the Advent of Black Power” (1967)

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a painting by Faith Ringgold based on the shape of a postage stamp with numerous facies and the words "Black power" and "10 cents"
November 11, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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Have you started your holiday shopping? From world-renowned artist tools and one-of-a-kind calendars to quirky bags and detailed monographs, we’ve curated everything you need to be named Best Gift Giver of the Year.
The Colossal Shop’s 2025 Gift Guide: Gift Like an Artist
This year's Colossal Gift Guide highlights some of our favorite art and design products.
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November 11, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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In 'Inward,' Cinta Vidal folds time and space in a collection of perspective-bending paintings.

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a surreal painting by Cinta Vidal of the interior of a home in which furnishings and scenes take place both on the floor and upside-down on the ceiling a surreal painting by Cinta Vidal of the interior of a home in which furnishings and scenes take place both on the floor and upside-down on the ceiling
November 11, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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Evoking fungi, coral, and botanicals, Megan Bogonovich’s vibrant sculptures poke at the boundary between the natural and the artificial.

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a ceramic sculpture by Megan Bogonovich resembling an abstract, otherworldly plant or flower a ceramic sculpture by Megan Bogonovich resembling an abstract, otherworldly plant or flower
November 10, 2025 at 7:15 PM