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DECEMBER 19, 2023

3form’s 2023 Color Collection Nails Down Hard-to-Find Hues Inspired by the four seasons and the emotions they evoke, leading materials manufacturer 3form added 10 new pastel hues to its permanent color system. And the most popular At The Office + commercial post of 2023 is… 1.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2024

This month in New York, artist Antonio Santín presents shockingly hyperreal oil paintings that depict life-size undulating ornate rugs. Each painting is also a play between illusion and real physical depth: though the folds of the rugs are an illusion, the paint itself is sculptural. Detail photographs by David Behringer.

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JANUARY 12, 2024

“The Third Octave” (2023). All images © Maskull Lasserre, shared with permission Behind the hammers and pins of most upright pianos is a hard mass of spruce, maple, or mahogany, what artist Maskull Lasserre ( previously ) refers to as a “secret volume of solid wood.”

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MARCH 11, 2024

This edition promises an eclectic lineup of more than 140 independent, game-changing artists taking over the Barker Hanger in Santa Monica. With a color palette that dances across her canvas and an interplay of organic lines and shapes, Herron finds delight in upholding an authentic artistic process.

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JUNE 2, 2023

All images © Eva Jospin, courtesy of the artist and Mariane Ibrahim. For more than a decade, the Paris-based artist has explored the possibilities of the corrugated material, layering it to create solid pieces that can be carved to reveal detailed landscapes and interiors.

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MAY 31, 2023

Detail of “Resting with Ancients” (2023), edition of 12, bronze, 46 x 44 x 26 centimeters. Detail of “Sacred Langur 2” (2023), bronze, edition of 15, 27 centimeters tall Informed by her work with ceramics, Theakston is constantly evolving her approach to the nuances of texture and color.

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JUNE 3, 2024

“When everything we know becomes strange (reactivated outlines) terracotta/candy” (2023). Artist John K. Raustein invites these questions about his architectural sculptures and installations covered in monochromatic textiles. Photo by Øystein Thorvaldsen. All images © John K.

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MARCH 4, 2024

“Chouette (Owl)” (2023), metal mixed media sculpture, 38 x 36 centimeters. French artist Edouard Martinet ( previously ) has a knack for revitalizing materials like motor components, medical implements, bicycle parts, and other accessories into meticulously detailed animals. Photo courtesy of Sladmore Gallery.

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MAY 25, 2023

During NYCxDesign 2023 , The Future Perfect launched a solo exhibition featuring new work by Chris Wolston. The Flower Power collection comprises 13 sculptural chairs and benches inspired by tropical flora seen in the mountains and forests surrounding Wolston’s adopted Colombian home. Photography by Joseph Kramm.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

“Atomic Wind” (2023), hand-dyed Hanji paper, 184 x 152 x 13 centimeters. The South Korean artist ( previously ) rolls tight wads of Hanji paper, which she’s dyed primarily in greens and blues with occasional pinks and yellows, and binds the individual components in a rectangular form.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Kiki Van Eijk and Joost Van Bleiswijk, otherwise known as Kiki and Joost , opened up their workshop during Dutch Design Week 2023 for an exhibition entitled Perpetuum Mobile , Latin for “perpetual motion.” “Each cushion tells a unique story, a fusion of diverse textiles that harmonize into a visual and tactile object.”

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JUNE 7, 2023

N90N , a three-piece collection of surrealist furniture, was introduced to the public at Tuleste Factory during NYCxDesign 2023 as part of the Harmonious Proportions show. N90N is inspired by Ardolino’s overall fascination with geometric shapes and his interest in the limits of sculptural wood formations.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The former Schellens Fabriek in Eindhoven became Something.bigger for Dutch Design Week 2023 – a creative hub for designers, artists, and makers as residents and host to Nothing Happens If Nothing Happens by the digital and physical design platform Isola.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Four details of “Sfumato” (2023). During 2023, the pair produced three major projects exploring ephemeral interactions and shifting textures. During 2023, the pair produced three major projects exploring ephemeral interactions and shifting textures.

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OCTOBER 24, 2023

In 2016, his 35-foot towers of fluorescent-colored boulders landed in the Las Vegas desert, and now this month at Gladstone Gallery in New York, Ugo Rondinone debuts his newest astounding sculptures : 3 solid “lightning strikes” made from bright yellow painted bronze, each reaching over 20 feet tall. Ugo Rondinone: bright light shining.

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FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Detail of “I’m Only Happy When It Rains” (2023), oil on canvas, 78.75 Building up the medium in hundreds of thousands of dots and dashes, he transforms flat surfaces into sculptural reliefs, toying with light and shadow in the interplay between two- and three-dimensionality. Find more on the artist’s Instagram.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2023

” Their exhibition for Dutch Design Week 2023 was entitled Regeneration: Fashion From The Ground Up and explored what regeneration looks like in the fashion context through three lenses: Earth Care , People Care , and Fair Share. .” The longer the wearing time, the richer the texture will be.”

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DECEMBER 15, 2022

In Courtney Mattison ’s elaborate ceramic wall reliefs , the rich textures and hues of coral sweep elegantly across vast surfaces. See “Gyre I” in Fragile Earth through January 8, 2023, and find more of Mattison’s work on her website and Instagram. Do stories and artists like this matter to you?

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JULY 24, 2023

All images © Kim Dacres, shared with permission Artist Kim Dacres prefers materials with history, those with scars from the world and where, as the saying goes, the rubber meets the road. Dacres has a two-person exhibition with artist April Bey ( previously ) slated for June 2024 at UTA Artist Space in Atlanta.

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MAY 3, 2023

Milan Design Week 2023 was absolutely packed with incredible design, and we still have more to share! Apacheta , a project by Argentinian designer and artist Cristián Mohaded , was introduced by Loro Piana Interiors via an installation inside the Cortile della Seta, at the brand’s Milanese headquarters.

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JUNE 12, 2023

“Chungking Express” (2023). All images © Kazuhito Kawai, shared with permission Coated in countless colored glazes, Kazuhito Kawai ’s ceramic sculptures glop and ooze like vibrant, melting mounds of ice cream or sherbet. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month.

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OCTOBER 13, 2023

All images © Pip & Pop, shared with permission “I’m fascinated by fictional geographies and paradise mythologies, places where we can escape our earthly realities,” says artist Tanya Schultz, also known as Pip & Pop , whose large-scale candied cacophonies explode with sugary pastels and delicious textures ( previously ).

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DECEMBER 26, 2023

“Clown verdoyant” (2023). All images © Kaori Kurihara, shared with permission Elegant petals, scalloped fans, and seed-like textures coat the Kaori Kurihara ’s whimsical ceramic sculptures ( previously ). Pre-order your copy on Bookshop , and explore more on the artist’s website and Instagram.

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OCTOBER 18, 2022

All images © Tamiko Kawata, courtesy of the artist and courtesy of Garvey | Simon Gallery, New York, shared with permission. The humble safety pin finds itself at the center of Tamiko Kawata ’s meditative practice as its assembled into metallic wall hangings and sculptures that bulge and protrude from their bases.

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MAY 16, 2024

“PORTRAIT D I 24” (2024), recycled wood sculpture, 55.12 All images courtesy of Nosbaum Reding, shared with permission Lush with material textures, Stefaan De Croock ’s portraits have no identifying attributes. Otherwise, explore more of the artist’s work on Instagram.

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MARCH 10, 2023

All images © Claire Lindner, shared with permission Although fixed in glazed and fired ceramic, Claire Lindner ’s voluptuous sculptures are primed for movement as they appear to crawl along walls or sprout upward like the leaves of a plant. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

All images © Carol Long, shared with permission Midwestern flora and fauna are the foundation for Carol Long ’s lavishly adorned sculptures, which elegantly meld Art Nouveau embellishments with natural motifs. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Explore an archive of her works on Instagram.

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DECEMBER 7, 2022

We’re thrilled to welcome Canadian artist Amanda McCavour ( previously ) for our next Colossal Workshop. During our live two-hour session, McCavour will teach students her process for creating delicately embroidered sculptures using one of her own botanical drawings. Do stories and artists like this matter to you?

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NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Seemingly transfixed in time during a mysterious process of transformation, Andreas Senoner ’s mixed-media sculptures capture expressive details in human figures and gestures. “The essence of the wood also has a strong influence; a walnut sculpture, for example, takes twice as long as one made of lime wood,” he explains.

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JUNE 9, 2023

Peters’ multi-disciplinary approach integrates technology as a means to an end, rather than an end itself, an ethos in full display across these ceramic sculptures. ” Each sculpture of the Dyadic Series is digitally crafted using a customized 3D printer, a machine Peters hacked to produce the convincing textured design. .”

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MARCH 24, 2023

“Number 360” (2023) installation view at Yorkshire Sculpture Park. Photos by Jonty Wilde, images courtesy of the artist, Goodman Gallery, and Galerie Lelong & Co., The artist also evokes the high-pressure nature of that process, conveying a tense and violent energy in an otherwise calm space.

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MAY 16, 2023

All images © Oliver Chalk, shared with permission Hewn from solid hunks of found timber, Oliver Chalk ’s vessels ( previously ) embrace the natural grain and gradients of different types of wood to reveal voluminous functional sculptures.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2023

It comes in sizes 4 – 9 with each size being cast in its own unique shape from an original mold made by the artists. Available in three sizes – Short, Medium, and Tall – and made from sustainably sourced beechwood, these grinders are like small colorful sculptures that are functional. Seek those who fan your flame.”

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JANUARY 19, 2024

In an age plagued by overshare, few artists are producing works that invite viewers to find introspection rather than a photo opportunity. For Design Miami 2023 , Rademakers Gallery presented Rive Roshan’s exhibit The Space in Between , whose solution – while fleeting – now echoes through upcoming shows and current commissions.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

All images © 2023 Remedios Varo, Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / VEGAP, Madrid, courtesy of the Art Institute of Chicago, shared with permission Alchemy and the depths of the occult manifest within Remedios Varo ’s practice. the artist is well-established in Latin America. . Photo by Rodrigo Chapa.

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JANUARY 31, 2024

“No Soy Florero – Rosa” (2023),
fabric, thread, batting, stuffing, spray paint, and acrylic paint,
77 x 37 x variable inches. All images courtesy of the artist and Shulamit Nazarian, Los Angeles, shared with permission In many ways, Maria A. Guzmán Capron ’s practice is about embracing circularity.

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JANUARY 24, 2023

Artist Evan Nesbit creates uniquely textured paintings that electrify your eyes while they tempt you to approach ever closer. Evan Nesbit: Marbled and Bewildered is his third solo exhibition at Van Doren Waxter gallery in New York, on view through February 11 th 2023. 2022 Chomp!, 2022 (detail) Chomp!,

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