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The best art books to enjoy in the summer of 2022

Creative Boom

Mainstream publishing and media haven't always done a great job at representing the contribution made by black creatives to the British art scene. While she wasn't a professional photographer herself, her groundbreaking critique of photography, first published in 1977, is required reading for anyone interested in the subject.

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Wooden Pixels Dissipate from Han Hsu-Tung’s Fragmented Figurative Sculptures

Colossal

“Hussar” (2022), mixed wood, 71 x 81 x 26 centimeters. Digital and analog realms collide in the dynamic sculptures of Taiwanese artist Han Hsu-Tung ( previously ). Explore more of Han’s fragmented sculptures on his site and Instagram. “Sunset Clouds” (2022), mixed wood, 57 x 43 x 14 centimeters.

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January 2022 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists

Colossal

One winner will be published in Aperture magazine, receive a $3,000 prize, and have a solo show in New York. on January 7, 2022. Applications are open for The Other Art Fair’s 2022 schedule in cities like Los Angeles, Dallas, New York City, Chicago, Melbourne, and Sydney. Deadline: January 20, 2022. Deadline: 5 p.m.

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Jean Jullien's bold, graphic underwater world will awaken your inner child

Creative Boom

He has created popular illustrations for The New Yorker, The New York Times and The Guardian and recently published his first self-titled monograph with global art book publisher Phaidon.

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In Bursting Bonsai Sculptures, Patrick Bergsma Taps Into Nature and the Deep-Rooted History of Porcelain

Colossal

All images © Patrick Bergsma, shared with permission Resisting the confines of porcelain vases, Dutch artist Patrick Bergsma ’s vibrant bonsai sculptures illustrate the strength and resiliency of nature. “Abandoned Vase” “Cracking Tulip Vase” (2020) Left: “Falling Branch” (2022).

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The Art Stories Colossal Readers Loved Most in 2022

Colossal

As we edge closer to the end of 2022, we’re taking a look back at some of the biggest hits on Colossal throughout the year. We’ve published hundreds of articles spotlighting extraordinary work by artists around the globe who test boundaries, activate discussion, and inspire innovation. Image © Banksy. Image © Glen Taylor.

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Dancing Figures and Natural Elements Coalesce in Jonathan Hateley’s Elegant Bronze Sculptures

Colossal

All images © Jonathan Hateley, shared with permission Immersed in nature, female figures dance, reflect, and rest in Jonathan Hateley ’s limber bronze sculptures. “I was drawn to create a sculpture reflecting nature on the surface of the figure, which could be better highlighted with the use of colour,” he tells Colossal.