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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 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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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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MARCH 9, 2020

Norwegian-Finnish artist duo Karoline Hjorth and Riitta Ikonen bring a folklore-inspired vision to the relationship between humans and nature. Each photograph features a solitary figure in a landscape wearing a sculpture of the natural elements of their choosing. Do stories and artists like this matter to you?

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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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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. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? “Hussar” (2022), mixed wood, 71 x 81 x 26 centimeters.

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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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MARCH 15, 2020

The shadows, highlights, and colors make Aqil’s rendered sculptures and plinths appear as built-objects in a physical location. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member and support independent arts publishing.

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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. In his ongoing Expanding China Series, the artist references the rich, global history of porcelain.

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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. San is currently working on her biggest project to date, so you can keep an eye out for updates on Instagram and find more on her website. Photo by Alix Joiret Do stories and artists like this matter to you?

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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. Hand-building figures from clay, the artist uses coil and pinching techniques starting with the feet. Do stories and artists like this matter to you?

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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. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? ” The Politics of Black Silhouettes is on view through October 31.

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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. ” Right: “M11 Topeng Barat” “LELA” Do stories and artists like this matter to you?

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JANUARY 1, 2024

“The Height Of Folly” by Michelle Kingdom Every month, Colossal shares a selection of opportunities for artists and designers, including open calls, grants, fellowships, and residencies. Tulsa Artist Fellowship 2025-2027 Award Term Featured U.S.-based You can also join our monthly Opportunities Newsletter.

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MAY 30, 2023

All images © Lisa Stevens, shared with permission Ridges, florets, and spirals comprise the vibrant terrains of Bristol-based artist Lisa Stevens ’ marine-inspired ceramics. Find more on the artist’s website , and follow updates on Instagram. Do stories and artists like this matter to you?

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NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Mural by Adele Renault Every month, Colossal shares a selection of opportunities for artists and designers, including open calls, grants, fellowships, and residencies. 3,500 Artist Grants | The Hopper Prize Featured The Hopper Prize offers two awards of $3,500 and four of $1,000. Thirty artists will be selected for a shortlist.

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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. Photo by Jeffrey Sturges Do stories and artists like this matter to you?

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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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AUGUST 28, 2023

Artist and avid skater Brock DeBoer discovered the medium as a teenager during a requisite stint in summer school, and he latched on to learning something new. “When I sat at the potter’s wheel, I was challenging myself almost the same way as I did skateboarding,” the Los Angeles-based artist says.

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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 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. All are endangered or threatened due to the increasing impacts of the climate crisis.

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AUGUST 9, 2023

Based in Nottingham, the Australian artist is especially connected to the U.K. 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. Do stories and artists like this matter to you?

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APRIL 17, 2024

All images © Cyrus Kabiru, shared with permission Ranging from mechanical parts and cooking utensils to plastic caps and beads, Kenyan artist Cyrus Kabiru fashions dazzling eyewear and helmets from salvaged and found objects. Kabiru has recently begun larger standalone sculptures, and you can explore more of his work on Instagram.

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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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FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Lincolnshire-based artist Anthony Theakston has always been fascinated by birds and flight, and he summons the mystical beauty of the avians’ elegant wings and tender faces in ceramic and bronze. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? After sketching loosely, he refines the idea into a formal design.

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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 Yellowtrace ) Do stories and artists like this matter to you?

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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. Do stories and artists like this matter to you?

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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. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month.

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APRIL 7, 2020

She learned to draw during her detainment, before eventually attending Black Mountain College , where she studied with Josef Albers and began to delve into wire weaving and sculpture. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member and support independent arts publishing. via Artsy ).

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NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Through oversized faces of primates and busts of elephant calf and cow, French artist Quentin Garel examines the pomp and gratuitous impulse behind hunting for sport. His large-scale sculptures cast in bronze or carved from wood evoke taxidermied trophies of wild animals. Do stories and artists like this matter to you?

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APRIL 27, 2023

A painstaking process of hammering, layering and welding individual pieces links realistic representation and the addition of artistic elements, such as the regal adornment on the forehead of the lion, which is titled “King.” Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month.

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APRIL 15, 2024

Since its inception in 2011, The Other Art Fair has made its mark on the art scene with its independent artist-led approach, spanning over 80 editions across the globe. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month.

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MARCH 28, 2023

Artist Casey Curran ( previously ) attends to this question in a new series of kinetic sculptures. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month.

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OCTOBER 1, 2023

Image © Bernhard Lang Every month, Colossal shares a selection of opportunities for artists and designers, including open calls, grants, fellowships, and residencies. Artists working in visual art, installation, multimedia, performance, literature, music, photography, filmmaking, curating, are welcome to apply. The Bennett Prize (U.S.)

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JUNE 1, 2023

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. Photo by Tim Ogunlowo Photo by Sloan Breeden Photography Do stories and artists like this matter to you?

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NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Armed with glue and screws, artist Scott Fife fashions large-scale creatures from a humble material in an exploration of the relationship between humans and our animal counterparts, particularly those we associate with myth and folklore. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Photo by Mark Davidson. Photo by Mark Davison.

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APRIL 10, 2024

Ranging from vessels to abstract reliefs, the artist draws on his experience in mathematics and computer science to create technically precise yet visually organic sculptures. Find more on the artist’s website and Instagram. Do stories and artists like this matter to you?

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