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SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

All images © Tina Kraus, shared with permission Tina Kraus ( previously ) recreates nature’s beauty, idiosyncrasies, and diversity through her intricate paper sculptures. Kraus challenges herself to create sculptures that are more and more life-like every time. Kraus’ Paper Life!

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JUNE 1, 2023

All images © Snøhetta and Blanton Museum of Art, shared with permission. Photo by Sloan Breeden Photography The home of Ellsworth Kelly’s iconic modernist chapel titled “ Austin ,” the Blanton Museum of Art has expanded its outdoor art environment with a sculptural installation by Snøhetta.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

” All images © Mariko Kusumoto, shared with permission Exquisite bulbs, florets, and playful silhouettes emerge from delicate fiber in the jewelry and sculptures of Mariko Kusumoto ( previously ). Kusumoto is currently working on a public art installation that will be installed in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, this November.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2023

All images © Calvin Nicholls, shared with permission In exacting detail, a giraffe nuzzles its young and a panda noshes on eucalyptus fronds in Calvin Nicholls ’s paper sculptures ( previously ). Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month.

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MAY 16, 2023

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.

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JANUARY 12, 2024

The resulting sculpture connects through a tangled, textured knot of octopus tentacles, of which the eight arms correspond to the eight notes of the octaves available within the keyboard. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month.

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MARCH 29, 2023

All images © Nikichi From the long, graceful turn of a rabbit’s ears to the cozy embrace of polar bears, Nikichi summons the emotional nuances of intimacy, solitude, and contemplation in his delicately carved sculptures. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month.

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OCTOBER 19, 2023

All images © Zanele Muholi, courtesy of Paris + par Art Basel, shared with permission South African artist Zanele Muholi ( previously ) has spent the better part of their career challenging portraiture traditions. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month.

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APRIL 17, 2023

.” All photos by Adrien Millot, © Jeanne Vicerial, courtesy of TEMPLON, Paris, Brussels, and New York, shared with permission Evocative of medieval suits of armor or monastic traditions, Jeanne Vicerial ’s intricate sculptures exude quiet strength in thousands of draping threads.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2024

All images © Syndie Jimenez, shared with permission In museums or galleries, artist Sydnie Jimenez never saw figurative sculpture that looked like her or that felt relatable. The historic lack of representation of people of color in art drives her to share her own experiences, relationships, and connections to the world—and the future.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2022

The husband-wife duo carves the soft wood of the copal tree into fantastical creatures that reference Mesoamerican spirituality and Mexican folk art, including the sculptures known as alebrijes. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month.

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MARCH 15, 2023

All images © Josh Gluckstein, shared with permission Since childhood, London-based artist Josh Gluckstein has been fascinated by the incredible diversity of our planet’s wildlife and inspired to make sculptures of animals from found materials. Do stories and artists like this matter to you?

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MARCH 30, 2023

Photo by Alix Joiret The soft pile of tufted yarn meets vibrant color in Brussels-based artist Shishi San ’s bold sculptures. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month. All images © Shishi San. Photo by Alix Joiret Do stories and artists like this matter to you?

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NOVEMBER 8, 2022

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. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

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. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month.

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OCTOBER 28, 2022

A host of wild creatures inhabit the whimsical world of artist Penny Thomson ( previously ), who creates intricate, kinetic sculptures that fit in the palm of your hand. Briony adds, “That is why we say that a batch of two or three kinetic sculptures usually take between one week and 40 years to make!”

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NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Long-legged creatures don otherwordly masks in sculptures by Bali-based artist Spencer Hansen , whose work explores identity and connection through a cast of uncanny characters. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month.

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MARCH 11, 2024

13” (2024), oil on canvas Get your art fix at Saatchi Art’s The Other Art Fair, returning to Los Angeles from April 4 to 7. As the weekend unfolds, the fair transforms into a buzzing hive of activity, attracting art aficionados and design mavens on the hunt for fresh inspiration. Cortney Herron, “Position No.

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APRIL 4, 2024

All images © Hyun Jung Jun, shared with permission We’re excited to share a Colossal-curated project debuting April 11 at The Other Art Fair Chicago. Jun is known for sculptural pastries evocative of mountains, streams, and birds, which she refers to as “landscapes of joy.”

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MAY 1, 2023

All images © Barry Underwood, shared with permission A variety of landscapes set the scene for Barry Underwood ’s vivid sculptures ( previously ), illuminating sites of human interference and destruction. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month.

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MAY 30, 2023

you can see Stevens’ pieces on display at Independent Design Collective in Bristol and Katherine Richards Art Gallery in Brighton and Hove. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month. .” If you’re in the U.K.,

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NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Below, you’ll find our staff’s favorite art books published this year, from artist monographs, surveys, and historical reflections to prove that art really does make the world a better place. Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us We intuitively know that art affects us, but how exactly?

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FEBRUARY 10, 2023

All images © Zai Divecha, courtesy of Heron Arts shared with permission In Phase Shift , San Francisco-based artist Zai Divecha ( previously ) translates the illusion of movement to monochromatic paper works. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month.

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AUGUST 28, 2023

” DeBoer attended ceramics classes in community college while he was still in high school, and as a student at the Kansas City Art Institute, he was introduced to porcelain. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month. It sparked a practice he has pursued since.

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APRIL 15, 2024

Photograph by Lorenzo Demaria (2022), limited edition of 30 Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of artistry and creativity at The Other Art Fair presented by Saatchi Art, returning to Dallas for its 7th edition from May 9 to 12. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month.

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AUGUST 14, 2023

Drawn to relationships between sculptural forms, textile techniques, and architectural elements, the Netherlands and Korea-based artist developed a collection of soft lamps designed to suspend from the ceiling or sit on chunky, rough-hewn pedestals. (via via Yellowtrace ) Do stories and artists like this matter to you?

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FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Known for his anamorphic sculptures ( previously ) that change with every 90-degree rotation, Medicus’s “Human Animal Binary” interlocks more than 144 strips of glass and focuses on four species native to the Tyrol region of Austria.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2023

“ My work is as much an abstract sculpture or design that contains some spirit of life in general, and the bird form seems like a pure way to represent this to me,” he tells Colossal. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month.

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APRIL 12, 2023

All images © Bayne Peterson, courtesy of the artist and Kristen Lorello, NY, shared with permission As artist Bayne Peterson sketches the voluptuous and sinuous shapes of what will become his vibrant wooden sculptures, he takes cues from organic movement. “I’m thinking less, ‘what does nature look like?’

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DECEMBER 2, 2022

We’ve published hundreds of articles spotlighting extraordinary work by artists around the globe who test boundaries, activate discussion, and inspire innovation. We collected 10 of the most-read articles on the site this year, ranging from street art and embroidery to soldered teacups and mirrors with hidden images.

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MARCH 15, 2023

All images © Josh Gluckenstein, shared with permission Since childhood, London-based artist Josh Gluckenstein has been fascinated by the incredible diversity of our planet’s wildlife and inspired to make sculptures of animals from found materials. Do stories and artists like this matter to you?

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FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Digital Art Marketing: How to Develop a Strategy The world of art is rapidly adapting to the digital age. As consumer behaviours and technology continue to evolve, artists and galleries must embrace digital art marketing to connect with new audiences and art buyers.

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APRIL 3, 2023

All images © Ágnes Herczeg, shared with permission Delicate silk threads laced around tiny wooden armatures compose intricate scenes in Ágnes Herczeg ’s sculptures. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month. Do stories and artists like this matter to you?

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MARCH 28, 2023

Artist Casey Curran ( previously ) attends to this question in a new series of kinetic sculptures. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month.  How does the connection between our bodies and memories change as we age? Do stories and artists like this matter to you?

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MARCH 18, 2024

Jillian Tackaberry, “Another Dimension” (2021), acrylic on embroidery Art is in the air. The Other Art Fair returns for its sixth Chicago edition, taking place April 11 to 14 at Artifact Events in Ravenswood. Happening across a bustling art scene weekend, this is where you can buy directly from artists.

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AUGUST 9, 2023

Increasingly aware of her impact on the environment, Parkhouse turned to found materials in an effort to render all of her sculptures biodegradable and repurpose as much as she could. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month.

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JULY 31, 2023

All images © Chris Millar, shared with permission Worlds within worlds emerge from the kaleidoscopic visions of Canadian artist Chris Millar , whose meticulous sculptures encompass a range of materials, mechanisms, and sound. “It’s a kinetic sculpture that opens a vault door to reveal an entryway to a phantasmagorical otherworld.”

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