Cradling tiny homes, seated amid flowers, or asleep and dreaming in a garden, the figures in Sergiu Ciochinǎ’s paintings rest and interact in moments of poignant solitude and reverie. The artist’s Blue Series is a visual collection of his own memories, reflections, and moods, which he elaborates into atmospheric and sometimes fantastical canvases. “For me,Continue reading "Sergiu Ciochinǎ’s ‘Blue Series’ Explores Personal Memories, Dreams, and Moods"

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11.09.2025

These Newly Discovered Snailfish Get Bumpy, Dark, and Sleek in the Deep Sea — Colossal

Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute, in collaboration with SUNY Geneseo, has announced the discovery of three new species of snailfish.

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11.09.2025

Carlos Javier Ortiz's Photographs Invite Viewers to Be Participants in Social Justice Advocacy — Colossal

Carlos Javier Ortiz's solo photography exhibition, 'Inherit America,' opens at Riverside Arts Center this month.

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10.09.2025

Cheng-Tsung Feng's "Sailing Castle" Cruises Through 400 Years of Taiwanese History — Colossal

Cheng-Tsung Feng evokes the sails of wooden ships as a visual metaphor for the urban landscape in "Sailing Castle."

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10.09.2025

In Rural Wisconsin, Pat Perry Connects the Various Forces That Shape Our World — Colossal

In "27 Schoolteachers and a Volcano," Pat Perry connects the hyperlocal of a small Wisconsin city and the universal.

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10.09.2025

'Butterfly' Explores 4,000 Years of Our Fascination with Lepidoptera in Art and Science — Colossal

A new book forthcoming from Phaidon celebrates our love for these prolific winged things throughout millennia.

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09.09.2025

The Other Art Fair Los Angeles Returns September 25 to 28 with 150+ Artists — Colossal

The Other Art Fair returns to Los Angeles from September 25 to 28, 2025, at the iconic Barker Hangar in Santa Monica.

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09.09.2025

'No One Knows All It Takes' Invites Community Healing at the Haggerty Museum of Art — Colossal

As part of Colossal's exhibition at the Haggerty Museum of Art, we're inviting the community to participate.

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09.09.2025

Banksy's Already Covered Painting in London Comments on the U.K.'s Palestine Action Crackdown — Colossal

A painting by anonymous artist Banksy depicts a judge beating a protestor with a gavel, and it was covered up within hours.

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09.09.2025

Maud Madsen's Oil Paintings Explore Childhood Memories, Daydreams, and Nesting — Colossal

Nostalgia and youthful imagination converge in Brooklyn-based artist Maud Madsen's enigmatic oil paintings.

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06.09.2025

Song Dong's Monumental Installations Mirror Memories, Globalization, and Impermanence — Colossal

Beijing-based artist Song Dong's participatory installation "Borrow Light" just opened at the 36th São Paolo Biennial.

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06.09.2025

Watch a Timelapse of the Notorious Kowloon Walled City Built to Scale in Minecraft — Colossal

A timelapse video by Sluda Builds traces the meticulous planning and construction of Kowloon Walled City in Minecraft.

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06.09.2025

Mystery Abounds in Angela Burson's Engimatic Paintings — Colossal

Angela Burson's 'Analog Conditions' depicts “artificially created situations (that) mimic real-world circumstances."

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05.09.2025

A Quirky and Joyous Social Movement Builds in Xinobi's Music Video for 'Strides' — Colossal

In a new music video for Lisbon-based musician Xinobi's song "Strides," a quirky concept came to fruition thanks to the Callner Brothers.

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05.09.2025

Yasuaki Onishi Suspends Thousands of Copper Foil Molds in an Undulating Framework — Colossal

Yasuaki Onishi's "Stone on Boundary" is installed less than an hour's drive from the world's largest open-pit copper mine.

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05.09.2025

PITR Highlights Storefronts, Signage, and Graffiti in Ultra-Detailed Portraits of Urban Streets — Colossal

The artist known as Pizza in the Rain, or PITR, illuminates city streets, storefronts, and iconic neighborhood hangouts in striking detail.

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04.09.2025

'Between the Lines' Showcases the Subversive Traditions of Art-Making While Incarcerated — Colossal

'Between the Lines: Prison Art and Advocacy' was on view this past month at the Museum of International Folk Art.

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04.09.2025

Decadent Alfresco Feasts Serve as Reminders of Simple Pleasures in Pedro Pedro's 'Picnic' — Colossal

Pedro Pedro's solo exhibition 'Picnic' at Fundación La Nave Salinas takes its name from the titular activity.

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04.09.2025

In a New Hothouse Animated Short, the Sun Wakes Up After a Long Winter — Colossal

Hothouse, an apprenticeship program facilitated by the National Film Board of Canada, invites participants to create ultra-short animations.

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03.09.2025

Glowing Plastic Spores Spring from Invasive Vines in Mika Rottenberg's 'Vibrant Matter' — Colossal

Mika Rottenberg likens invasive species to the proliferation of plastics in a vivid series of functional fungi.

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03.09.2025

Yoshitoshi Kanemaki's Sculptures Sport Kaleidoscopic Expressions in Their Search for a 'True Self' — Colossal

The Tokyo-based artist's solo exhibition at FUMA Contemporary explores the nature of self-consciousness and examining our "true selves."

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03.09.2025

In 'Aqueous Renaissance,' Christy Lee Rogers Conjures Beauty and Interconnectivity Under Water — Colossal

Rogers is known for large-scale photographs shot completely underwater, featuring figures in the midst of billowing garments and fabrics.

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02.09.2025

Atmospheric Oil Paintings by Martin Wittfooth Illuminate Nature's Timeless Cycles — Colossal

Wittfooth blends traditional European painting techniques with critical concerns surrounding the human impact on the environment.

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02.09.2025

Janet Echelman's Suspended Nets Radiate Across 25 Years in 'Radical Softness' — Colossal

For the first time, the artist's 25-year practice is collected in 'Radical Softness: The Responsive Art of Janet Echelman.'

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02.09.2025

September 2025 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists — Colossal

Every month, we share opportunities for artists and designers, including open calls, grants, fellowships, and residencies.

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02.09.2025

'Where's Waldo?' Meets Sarcastic, Dystopian Visions in Ben Tolman's Elaborate Ink Drawings — Colossal

Galerie LJ presents Ben Tolman's solo exhibition, 'Control,' the title of which takes its cue from current events.

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28.08.2025

'Crafting Sanctuaries' Sheds Light on Black Experience in the South During the Great Depression — Colossal

A partnership between Art Bridges Foundation and Museum of Art + Light illuminates Black spaces during the Great Depression.

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Descend into the Underworld via Anish Kapoor's Sculptural Subway Station Entrances — Colossal

The 2025 Audubon Photography Awards Emphasize Epic and Endangered Migrations — Colossal

Through Illuminated Compositions, Raúl de Nieves Transforms a Hall into a Bold Sanctuary — Colossal

Interact with OK Go's Innovative Open-Source Animated Music Video for 'Impulse Purchase' — Colossal

Hangama Amiri Stitches Memories of Migration into Vivid Textile Portraits — Colossal

A Feat of Engineering Transports the World's Best-Preserved Viking Ship to Its New Home — Colossal

Fragments of the Chinese Diaspora Converge in Stephanie Shih's Mosaic Sculptures — Colossal

Uncanny Papier-Mâché Creatures by Roberto Benavidez Mingle in 'Bosch Beasts' — Colossal

Surreal Narratives Unfurl Between Animals in Laura Catherwood's Dreamy Paintings — Colossal

Vibrant Portraits in Tim Flach's 'Feline' Celebrate Our Enduring Love for Cats — Colossal

Joseph Renda Jr.'s Surreal Trompe-l'œil Portals Frame Esoteric Scenes — Colossal

Against the Ornamental Backdrops of Claire Rosen's Photos, Birds Strut Their Stuff — Colossal

Giant Inflatable Sculptures by Steve Messam Reimagine Everyday Environments — Colossal

Sergiu Ciochinǎ's 'Blue Series' Explores Personal Memories, Dreams, and Moods — Colossal

These Newly Discovered Snailfish Get Bumpy, Dark, and Sleek in the Deep Sea — Colossal

Carlos Javier Ortiz's Photographs Invite Viewers to Be Participants in Social Justice Advocacy — Colossal

Cheng-Tsung Feng's "Sailing Castle" Cruises Through 400 Years of Taiwanese History — Colossal

In Rural Wisconsin, Pat Perry Connects the Various Forces That Shape Our World — Colossal

'Butterfly' Explores 4,000 Years of Our Fascination with Lepidoptera in Art and Science — Colossal

The Other Art Fair Los Angeles Returns September 25 to 28 with 150+ Artists — Colossal

'No One Knows All It Takes' Invites Community Healing at the Haggerty Museum of Art — Colossal

Banksy's Already Covered Painting in London Comments on the U.K.'s Palestine Action Crackdown — Colossal

Maud Madsen's Oil Paintings Explore Childhood Memories, Daydreams, and Nesting — Colossal

Song Dong's Monumental Installations Mirror Memories, Globalization, and Impermanence — Colossal

Watch a Timelapse of the Notorious Kowloon Walled City Built to Scale in Minecraft — Colossal

Mystery Abounds in Angela Burson's Engimatic Paintings — Colossal

A Quirky and Joyous Social Movement Builds in Xinobi's Music Video for 'Strides' — Colossal

Yasuaki Onishi Suspends Thousands of Copper Foil Molds in an Undulating Framework — Colossal

PITR Highlights Storefronts, Signage, and Graffiti in Ultra-Detailed Portraits of Urban Streets — Colossal

'Between the Lines' Showcases the Subversive Traditions of Art-Making While Incarcerated — Colossal

Decadent Alfresco Feasts Serve as Reminders of Simple Pleasures in Pedro Pedro's 'Picnic' — Colossal

In a New Hothouse Animated Short, the Sun Wakes Up After a Long Winter — Colossal

Glowing Plastic Spores Spring from Invasive Vines in Mika Rottenberg's 'Vibrant Matter' — Colossal

Yoshitoshi Kanemaki's Sculptures Sport Kaleidoscopic Expressions in Their Search for a 'True Self' — Colossal

In 'Aqueous Renaissance,' Christy Lee Rogers Conjures Beauty and Interconnectivity Under Water — Colossal

Atmospheric Oil Paintings by Martin Wittfooth Illuminate Nature's Timeless Cycles — Colossal

Janet Echelman's Suspended Nets Radiate Across 25 Years in 'Radical Softness' — Colossal

September 2025 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists — Colossal

'Where's Waldo?' Meets Sarcastic, Dystopian Visions in Ben Tolman's Elaborate Ink Drawings — Colossal

'Crafting Sanctuaries' Sheds Light on Black Experience in the South During the Great Depression — Colossal

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