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· 1w ago

Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards is back with its list of 2026 finalists, taking on a kind of blooper reel-like quality with some of the goofiest happenstances and candid moments photographers captured. https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2026/10/comedy-wildlife-awards-2026-finalists/ #photography #nature

Wild Hijinx and Hilarious Happenstance Reign in the 2026 Comedy Wildlife Awards

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Wild Hijinx and Hilarious Happenstance Reign in the 2026 Comedy Wildlife Awards

The competition welcomed its largest ever number of entries—more than 10,000—from photographers in 112 countries.

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· 1mo ago

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Good morning from these lil guys 🐦 https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2026/09/ashley-percival-animal-illustrations/ #illustration #nature #birds

Playful Patterns Adorn Ashley Percival's Collections of Creatures

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Playful Patterns Adorn Ashley Percival's Collections of Creatures

Ashley Percival imagines fanciful menagerie in which poodles, rotund birds, and boot-wearing insects try on a vast array of vibrant costumes.

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· 2mo ago

Just one of the winning photos from this year's Pure Street Photography Awards 🛹 https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2026/08/pure-street-photography-awards-2026-contest-winners/ #photography

The Winners of the 2026 Pure Street Photography Awards Invoke Happenstance and Commotion

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The Winners of the 2026 Pure Street Photography Awards Invoke Happenstance and Commotion

Eight winners were selected in this year's contest from nearly 1,600 entries submitted by photographers in 50 countries.

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· 4w ago

Chris Ritson, “Mushroom Picture” (2022), live fungus and sawdust, 20 × 14 inches

https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2026/09/spanning-200-works-a-new-book-celebrates-the-world-of-fungi/

#nature

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Spanning 200+ Works, a New Book Celebrates the World of Fungi

This October, Phaidon will release an expansive tome gathering more than 200 photographs, artworks, historical objects, and more all devoted to the vast diversity and creative potential of mycology.

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· 1mo ago

Happy Friday from these lil' guys who just won the 2026 Ocean Photographer of the Year contest

https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2026/09/ocean-photographer-of-the-year-2026-winners/

#photography #nature

Diminutive Seahorses Top the 2026 Ocean Photographer of the Year Contest

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Diminutive Seahorses Top the 2026 Ocean Photographer of the Year Contest

Ocean Photographer of the Year highlights some of the most beloved, impressive, and little-seen aspects of our planet's most expansive waters.

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· 1mo ago

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Remembering Yayoi Kusama (1929-2026) with some gems from the archive https://www.thisiscolossal.com/tags/yayoi-kusama/ #art

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· 1mo ago

75,000 patterned paper kites cascade in Jacob Hashimoto’s largest-ever installation on view at SFMOMA.

https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2026/09/jacob-hashimoto-giant-arc-sfmoma-installation-exhibition/

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75,000 Patterned Paper Kites Cascade in Jacob Hashimoto's Largest-Ever Installation

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75,000 Patterned Paper Kites Cascade in Jacob Hashimoto's Largest-Ever Installation

From bamboo and printed Japanese paper, Hashimoto’s elaborate 'Giant Arc' installation is a vibrant "cloud canopy."

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· 3w ago

Through vivid color, Anna Ortiz traverses the multiple realities of the borderlands in 'Shapeshifter' on view now in New York.

https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2026/09/anna-ortiz-shapeshifter-paintings/

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Anna Ortiz Traverses the Multiple Realities of the Borderlands

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Anna Ortiz Traverses the Multiple Realities of the Borderlands

For Anna Ortiz, the jaguar is a fitting metaphor for entering into a mythic borderland in her exhibition 'Shapeshifter.'

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· 1mo ago

Could a kid do it? The Wa transforms buildings into playful, childlike drawings.

https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2026/09/a-kid-could-do-it-the-wa-pfffestival-murals/

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Could a Kid Do It? The Wa Transforms Buildings into Childlike Drawings

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Could a Kid Do It? The Wa Transforms Buildings into Childlike Drawings

In his series 'A Kid Could Do It,' The Wa transforms otherwise nondescript structures into jubilant, youthful drawings.

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· 3w ago

Roberta Gentry, “The Mirror” (2026), acrylic on canvas, 28 x 36 inches

https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2026/09/roberta-gentry-blood-orange-acrylic-paintings/

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Symmetry and Biomorphic Forms Characterize Roberta Gentry's Sensual Paintings

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Symmetry and Biomorphic Forms Characterize Roberta Gentry's Sensual Paintings

Roberta Gentry is interested in the relationship between the constructed and the natural, cultivating abstract, biomorphic forms.

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· 2w ago

Clotilde Jiménez, “China de Mayagüez” (2026) https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2026/09/clotilde-jimenez-paper-collage-chicago/ #art

Lush Mixed-Media Collages by Clotilde Jiménez Piece Together an Artist's Lineage

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Lush Mixed-Media Collages by Clotilde Jiménez Piece Together an Artist's Lineage

Through vivid collages layering fragments of paper and fiber, Clotilde Jiménez echoes his own mélange of experiences and histories.

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· 2mo ago

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For more than four decades, environmental artist Patrick Dougherty has reimagined the technical and sculptural capabilities of one simple material: twigs. https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2026/07/patrick-dougherty-stickwork-public-sculpture-willow-saplings/ #art #nature

Patrick Dougherty's 'Stickwork' Installations Conjure Connections with Nature

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Patrick Dougherty's 'Stickwork' Installations Conjure Connections with Nature

For more than four decades, the artist has reimagined the technical and sculptural capabilities of one simple material: twigs.

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· 2w ago

The tiniest creatures in the world up close! https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2026/09/2026-nikon-small-world-in-motion-video-competition/ #science #nature #photography

Microscopic Universes Come Alive in Nikon's Small World in Motion Contest

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Microscopic Universes Come Alive in Nikon's Small World in Motion Contest

Nikon's annual Small World in Motion competition received more than 340 video entries from 40 different countries.

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· 1mo ago

Spend some time in the strange, playful world of fungi 🍄 A new book compiles 200+ photos, artworks, and objects that celebrate mushrooms, toadstools, molds, and more.

https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2026/09/spanning-200-works-a-new-book-celebrates-the-world-of-fungi/

#art #photography #nature #books

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Spanning 200+ Works, a New Book Celebrates the World of Fungi

This October, Phaidon will release an expansive tome gathering more than 200 photographs, artworks, historical objects, and more all devoted to the vast diversity and creative potential of mycology.

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· 2mo ago

If you're hiking in Minnesota, you might stumble upon one of these crocheted fungi by Lydia Hansen. https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2026/08/lydia-hansen-fungi-hunts-crocheted-mushrooms-minnesota/ #nature #craft

Lydia Hansen Introduces Hikers to Native Midwest Mushrooms on Crocheted 'Fungi Hunts'

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Lydia Hansen Introduces Hikers to Native Midwest Mushrooms on Crocheted 'Fungi Hunts'

An ongoing series of seasonal scavenger hunts organized by Lydia Hansen in Minnesota woodlands invite inquiry.

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· 1mo ago

A new book dives into the practices of dozens of artists who explore space to better understand Earth.

https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2026/09/inploration-richelle-ellis-art-space-book/

#art #books #science #space

'Inploration' Highlights Dozens of Artists Who Explore Space to Understand Earth

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'Inploration' Highlights Dozens of Artists Who Explore Space to Understand Earth

Nearly 100 artists, scientists, astronauts, futurists, and others explore how the cosmos teach us about ourselves.

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· 3w ago

Hints of mysterious narratives, nursery rhymes, art historical iconography, and ancient symbolism make their way into Sara Anstis' enchanting and peculiar tableaux.

https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2026/09/sara-anstis-pastels-renaissance-women-drawings/

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Sara Anstis' Soft Pastels Summon Mythology, Dreams, and the Renaissance

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Sara Anstis' Soft Pastels Summon Mythology, Dreams, and the Renaissance

Long interested in mythology and subjectivity, Anstis renders figures and symbolic objects amid surreal settings.

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· 1mo ago

Karla Wong, “The Catrina Comes to Chicago (La catrina llega Chicago)” (2026), oil on canvas, 48 x 36 inches

https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2026/09/karla-wong-surreal-paintings-intuit-chicago/

#art #painting #chicago

Karla Wong's Folkloric Portraits Conjure Mysterious Portals to Another World

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Karla Wong's Folkloric Portraits Conjure Mysterious Portals to Another World

In Chicago, Mexican artist Karla Wong presents a suite of vivid paintings that double as mysterious portals.

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· 1mo ago

Maria Yolanda Liebana, “A Call to Heretics” (2024)

https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2026/09/maria-yolanda-liebana-mixed-media-paintings/

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Edge-to-Edge Splendor Fills Maria Yolanda Liebana's Buoyant Paintings

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Edge-to-Edge Splendor Fills Maria Yolanda Liebana's Buoyant Paintings

Tarot, ancient mythologies, pop culture, and personal narrative converge in the NYC-based artist's maximal works.

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· 2mo ago

Zac Henderson venerates the monumental Devil’s Tower in Wyoming in his bold black-and-white photos. https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2026/07/zac-henderson-devils-tower-photographs/ #photography #nature

Zac Henderson Venerates Devils Tower in Bold Black-and-White Photos

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Zac Henderson Venerates Devils Tower in Bold Black-and-White Photos

Nomadic photographer Zac Henderson captures the changing light and the otherworldly textures and ochres of the iconic rock.

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· 1mo ago

Henry Wessel, “Incidents No. 5” (no date), gelatin silver print

https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2026/09/henry-wessel-grolier-club-photography-california/

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Henry Wessel's Candid California Photos Underscore the Art of Noticing

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Henry Wessel's Candid California Photos Underscore the Art of Noticing

An exhibition of more than 65 prints by Henry Wessel opens at The Grolier Club in New York City, highlighting several portfolios.

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· 4w ago

good morning from this lil' pal https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2026/09/masae-nagao-takeo-pepet-paper-friends/ #design

Say Hello to PÉPET, a Pear-Shaped, Palm-Size Paper Pal

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Say Hello to PÉPET, a Pear-Shaped, Palm-Size Paper Pal

Originally designed by Masae Nagao, the colorful characters ruffle when stroked and fit in the palm of your hand.

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· 1mo ago

For his exhibition on view in Baltimore, Ronald Jackson creates a sort of casting list for an imagined screenplay that titles the show: An American Fiction.

https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2026/09/ronald-jackson-portraits-an-american-fiction/

#art #portraits

In 'An American Fiction,' Ronald Jackson Casts an Imagined Screenplay

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In 'An American Fiction,' Ronald Jackson Casts an Imagined Screenplay

Ronald Jackson creates a sort of casting list for an imagined screenplay that titles his solo exhibition: 'An American Fiction.'

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· 2mo ago

Good morning from these goofs https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2026/08/ceramika-matylda-clay-dogs-animals-sculptures/ #art #sculpture #craft

Inspired by Fauna, Form Meets Function in Hilarious Pieces by Ceramika Matylda

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Inspired by Fauna, Form Meets Function in Hilarious Pieces by Ceramika Matylda

After spending many years painting, Agata Iwaszkiewicz picked up a ball of clay for the first time at 41 and knew she had found what she was looking for.

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· 2mo ago

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Jodie Niss, Untitled (#2) (2022), oil on wood panel, 16 × 12 inches https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2026/01/cats-art-history-book/ #art #cats #books

'Cat' Is a Purr-fect Celebration of Felines in Art Throughout the Centuries

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'Cat' Is a Purr-fect Celebration of Felines in Art Throughout the Centuries

The book 'Cats,' forthcoming from Phaidon, surveys felines in a wide range of art forms throughout the millennia.

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· 3w ago

“Do objects transmit spirituality? No, they remind us of our spirituality.” —Daniel Minter https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2026/09/daniel-minter-wood-sculptures-haggerty/ #art

Through Carved Wooden Assemblages, Daniel Minter Communes with the Spiritual

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Through Carved Wooden Assemblages, Daniel Minter Communes with the Spiritual

At the Haggerty Museum of Art in Milwaukee, Daniel Minter presents carved wood sculptures that tap into ancestral knowledge.

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· 1mo ago

weekend plans 👋

Danym Kwon, “Your Little World” (2026), acrylic gouache on birch plywood, 19.125 × 18.5 x 1.125 inches

https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2026/08/emmy-star-brown-danym-kwon-peace-of-wild-things/

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At Joy Machine, Emmy Star Brown and Danym Kwon Revel in Memory and Childlike Wonder

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At Joy Machine, Emmy Star Brown and Danym Kwon Revel in Memory and Childlike Wonder

At Joy Machine in Chicago, artists Emmy Star Brown and Danym Kwon present two new collections of paintings.

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· 1mo ago

Although Hannah Buechler’s works appear like expressionist paintings, a closer look reveals thousands of loom bands in vibrant relief.

https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2026/09/hannah-buechler-loom-bands-wool-reliefs/

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Hannah Buechler Loops Thousands of Colorful Loom Bands like Brushstrokes

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Hannah Buechler Loops Thousands of Colorful Loom Bands like Brushstrokes

The artist uses myriad hues of the tiny rubber bands, looped over tufts of colorful roving, to create abstract reliefs.

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· 2mo ago

Happy Monday from these emotional little characters by Felicia Chiao 🥹 https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2026/07/felicia-chiao-mixed-media-illustrations/ #art #illustration

Felicia Chiao's Domestic Scenes Reflect the Emotional Structures of Daily Life

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Felicia Chiao's Domestic Scenes Reflect the Emotional Structures of Daily Life

Felicia Chiao's warm illustrations capture emotion and the variances of mental health through surreal compositions.

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· 3w ago

From elemental materials like alabaster, quartz, garnet, and bronze, Debra Baxter assembles jewel-like sculptures that explore consciousness, nature, anatomy, and spirituality.

https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2026/09/debra-baxter-ascent-sculptures/

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In 'Ascent,' Debra Baxter Explores the Power in Vulnerability, Mysticism, and Time

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In 'Ascent,' Debra Baxter Explores the Power in Vulnerability, Mysticism, and Time

Baxter uses materials derived from the earth that are explicitly solid, evoking an intimate tension between vulnerability and strength.

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· 1mo ago

New in the Colossal Shop! ✨ The Lap Easel, made right here in Chicago by Bill Groot

https://colossal.shop/products/the-lap-easel

#art #design #drawing #illustration

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The Lap Easel

Please note: Due to high demand, Lap Easels will ship in October. The Lap Easel is a portable, adjustable support that sits comfortably on your lap or tabletop. It's perfect for a multitude of creative activities: drawing and painting, reading books and magazines, writing, relaxing with a screen, holding a cookbook, a

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· 1mo ago

long weekend plans via Erin Milez

https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2026/09/erin-milez-everything-the-light-touches-city-paintings/

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Denizens of a Crowded City Populate Erin Milez's Dense Paintings

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Denizens of a Crowded City Populate Erin Milez's Dense Paintings

For Erin Milez, the hustle and bustle, but moreover the cramped spaces and tightness, characterize her crowded paintings.

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· 2mo ago

If you were to rip open a tattered matchbox, what might you find hidden in its confines? Jason Limon imagines a playful world in which vintage illustrations conceal a vast universe. https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2026/07/trompe-loeil-paintings-jason-limon/ #art #painting

Trompe-L'œil Paintings by Jason Limon Reveal a Hidden Skeletal World

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Trompe-L'œil Paintings by Jason Limon Reveal a Hidden Skeletal World

Jason Limon imagines a playful world in which vintage illustrations are the colorful veneer concealing a universe populated by skeletons.

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· 2mo ago

Happy Friday from these colorful little creatures by The Paper Ark https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2026/07/the-paper-ark-birds-relief-nature-watercolors/ #art #illustration

Lifelike Birds Emerge from Foliage in Painted Paper Reliefs by The Paper Ark

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Lifelike Birds Emerge from Foliage in Painted Paper Reliefs by The Paper Ark

The Paper Ark aims to raise awareness of biodiversity and conservation by evoking a sense of wonder similar to what we feel in nature.

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· 2mo ago

Damon Langlois' 2019 "Liberty Crumbling" made from sand on a Texas beach https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2019/05/lincoln-sculpture-by-damon-langlois/ #art

An Award-Winning Sand Sculpture by Damon Langlois Captures a Crumbling Abraham Lincoln

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An Award-Winning Sand Sculpture by Damon Langlois Captures a Crumbling Abraham Lincoln

Since 1997, Texas SandFest has attracted thousands of visitors to Port Aransas on Mustang Island. For the 2019 iteration, the three-day-festival awarded British Columbia-based Master Solo competitor Damon Langlois first place for his illusionistic work Liberty Crumbling. The piece portrays Abraham Lincoln in the likeness of the 1920 marble statue in the Lincoln Memorial. However, thisContinue reading "An Award-Winning Sand Sculpture by Damon Langlois Captures a Crumbling Abraham Lincoln"

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· 2mo ago

Ella & Pitr fill city rooftops and fields around the world with a signature sense of quirkiness and joy https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2026/08/ella-pitr-monumental-urban-murals-street-art/ #art

Monumental Joyful Murals by Ella & Pitr Fill Urban Rooftops and Fields

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Monumental Joyful Murals by Ella & Pitr Fill Urban Rooftops and Fields

Ella & Pitr bring eccentric joy to urban spaces.

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· 2mo ago

Hervé Youmbi (Cameroon), “Tso Scream Mask” from the ‘Visage de masques (IX) series’ (2015-2023), wood, pigment, fiber, beads, textile, glue, velvet fabric, cotton fabric, silk embroidery, and horse hair https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2026/07/new-african-masquerades-exhibition-west-africa-masks-costumes-traditions/ #art

Innovation Meets Heritage in West African Contemporary Artists' Masquerade Ensembles

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Innovation Meets Heritage in West African Contemporary Artists' Masquerade Ensembles

'New African Masquerades: Artistic Innovations and Collaborations' celebrates creations by artists in Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Sierra Leone, and Cameroon.

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· 2mo ago

Donna Wilson wants to add a bit of play and whimsy to your home. https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2026/07/donna-wilson-knitted-cushions-pillows-interior-decor/ #craft #design

Playful Knitted Pillows by Donna Wilson Infuse Interiors with Whimsy and Joy

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Playful Knitted Pillows by Donna Wilson Infuse Interiors with Whimsy and Joy

The London-based designer celebrates vibrant patterns and playful creatures, especially in her series of cushions.

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· 2mo ago

Just some ocean gymnastics (please can we finally do something about our planet rapidly warming 🙏) https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2026/08/ilulissat-greenland-flipping-iceberg-video/#video #nature

Watch a Monumental Iceberg in Greenland Do a Somersault

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Watch a Monumental Iceberg in Greenland Do a Somersault

On July 25, a mammoth iceberg literally made waves as it flipped over in Disko Bay off the coast of Ilulissat.

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· 3w ago

warning: this will make you sad https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2026/09/the-spectacle-short-film-new-yorker/ #film

Please No Photos! A Short Film Focuses on Tourists' Obsession with Capturing the Moment

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Please No Photos! A Short Film Focuses on Tourists' Obsession with Capturing the Moment

"The Spectacle" visits a slew of stunning vistas primarily across Norway, showcasing star-dappled night skies and awe-inspiring views.

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· 2mo ago

Loewe Craft Prize finalist Adelene Koh transforms elements of heritage bookbinding into these chromatic contemporary sculptures. https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2026/07/adelene-koh-bookbinding-paper-sewing-sculpture-loewe-craft-prize/ #art #craft

Heritage Bookbinding Elements Transform into Contemporary Sculptures by Adelene Koh

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Heritage Bookbinding Elements Transform into Contemporary Sculptures by Adelene Koh

For Loewe Foundation Craft Prize finalist Adelene Koh, an under-appreciated element of a book's construction becomes the highlight.

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· 2mo ago

Amid the rugged, wave-churned shoreline of France’s Breton coast, a surprising tidbit of pop culture has kept beachcombers returning for more than 40 years. A new short film sheds light on the Garfield-shaped phones that have been washing ashore since the 1980s. https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2026/08/silly-little-plastic-cat-short-film/#film

A Short Film Sheds Light on the Garfield Phones Washing Up on a French Beach Since the '80s

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A Short Film Sheds Light on the Garfield Phones Washing Up on a French Beach Since the '80s

Breton coastal residents grew up collecting parts of a 1984 Garfield-themed plastic telephone on the beach—and still do.

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· 1mo ago

we ❤️ analog

https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2026/09/how-blackwing-pencils-are-made-video/

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Go Behind the Scenes of Blackwing Pencils' Ode to Analog Creativity

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Go Behind the Scenes of Blackwing Pencils' Ode to Analog Creativity

In a how-it's-made video, pencil manufacturer shares how its multi-step process happens in factories in Japan and California.

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· 2mo ago

New collection of handmade and one-of-a-kind works by Chicago makers just dropped ✨ https://colossal.shop/collections/chicago-makers #art #design #craft #chicago

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Chicago Makers

Colossal has always called Chicago home. We love highlighting artists and designers in our own community, and our newest shop collection brings our creative neighbors to our wider global audience. This selection features one-of-a-kind and handmade objects from Chicago-based artists we're excited to share a city with.

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· 2mo ago

What good is a ladder without structural integrity? Artist brothers Saman and Sasan Oskouei consider this question in an ongoing series of punctured wooden sculptures. https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2026/07/saman-and-sasan-oskouei-weight-of-less/ #art

Saman and Sasan Oskouei's Sculptures Puncture the Weight of Everyday Objects

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Saman and Sasan Oskouei's Sculptures Puncture the Weight of Everyday Objects

Artist brothers Saman and Sasan Oskouei are behind The Weight of Less, an ongoing series of pocked wooden sculptures.

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· 2mo ago

Salmon are prevalent in many of Janice Yang's compositions. In a sense, they were the artist's constant companions for years. https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2026/07/janice-yang-kitchens-home-salmon-paintings/#art

Janice Yang's Symbol-Rich Paintings Conjure Dreams and the Desire for Home

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Janice Yang's Symbol-Rich Paintings Conjure Dreams and the Desire for Home

Years of labor and adaptation as a first-generation immigrant shaped Korean-American artist Janice Yang's approach to painting.

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· 2mo ago

Genesis Belanger materializes the qualms of our contradictory era in her ceramic and bronze sculptures. https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2026/07/genesis-belanger-public-art-fund-sculptures/ #art

The Era of Contradiction Materializes in Genesis Belanger's Uncanny Sculptures

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The Era of Contradiction Materializes in Genesis Belanger's Uncanny Sculptures

Known for her uncanny ceramics, Genesis Belanger often teases out the dynamic relationships between discomfort, consumption, and capitalism.

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Dabin Ahn, “Torso (Full Moon)” (2026), oil on linen over panel, mother of pearl inlay, cast resin, and hardware, 32 x 12 inches https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2026/07/architects-of-absence-exhibition-painting-drawing/ #art

Presence, Memory, and Time Merge in the Surreal Works of 'Architects of Absence'

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Presence, Memory, and Time Merge in the Surreal Works of 'Architects of Absence'

The five-person group exhibition at Gallery Wendi Norris plumbs the dialogue between absence and presence.

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Anthimos Ntagkas reminds us that everyday life is really the best entertainment https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2023/07/anthimos-ntagkas-street-photography/ #photography

Photos of Everyday Activities Reveal the Humor of Perspective and Serendipitous Alignments

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Photos of Everyday Activities Reveal the Humor of Perspective and Serendipitous Alignments

Whether in Tel Aviv, New York, or Athens, Anthimos Ntagkas has a keen eye for everyday alignment and serendipities.

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