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Minimalist + Monochrome: Favorites From Art Basel 2023

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Crafted from a multitude of materials including ceramic and steel, this piece also exhibits an oxidized copper finish with limbs emerging from a chunky bed-like structure, transitioning from a static to kinetic force. Photo: Courtesy P.P.OW Photo: Courtesy P.P.OW

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Intricate Paper Animals Spring from Textured Sculptures by Artist Calvin Nicholls

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In Calvin Nicholls ’s sculptural forms, feathered and furry creatures are meticulously crafted from small pieces of white paper. Every work is crafted from archival cotton paper that prevents yellowing and fading. All images © Calvin Nicholls, shared with permission. Familiarity with the subject is a big factor as well.

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Organic Features and Textures Cloak Carol Long’s Sculptures in Natural Embellishments

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Melding the decadence of Art Nouveau and the whimsy of Alice in Wonderland , artist Carol Long ( previously ) transforms humble clay vessels with an array of small spheres, curled handles, and densely laid stripes. All images © Carol Long, shared with permission.

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5 Artists To See at The Other Art Fair’s Los Angeles Edition This April

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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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Patchwork Coats with Frayed Fur Add Shaggy Texture to Barbara Franc’s Dog Sculptures

Colossal

To create these soft sculptures, she wraps scraps of worn trousers, curtains, and scarves around a padded, wire armature, defining a muscular hind leg with tweed or a stomach with an embroidered fairytale scene. The tattered edges mimic a tousled tail and the fringe sticking up from an ear, adding lifelike texture to the canines.

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Dive Into the Dallas Art Scene: 5 Artists Not to Miss at The Other Art Fair

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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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Artists demonstrate how to grab attention at the world's biggest design event

Creative Boom

And so, every year, they put a lot of time, effort, and money into developing a unique art installation that conveys their vision of the automotive future. Yes, it's quite a complex topic to evoke in a work of visual art. This year, we got not one but two such exhibits under the joint heading of 'Time'.

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