Tag: Colossal
The Verdant ‘Lost World’ of Minnie Evans Comes Alive in Vivid Mixed-Media Drawings — Colossal
Minnie Evans (1892-1987) was a self-taught artist who never intended to pursue a career in art. Born to…
‘Gold from Newton’s Apple Tree’ Traces Natural Pigment Recipes from the Ancient World to Today — Colossal
The history of pigment creation dates back thousands of years, with humans utilizing local materials to create a…
Steven Towns’ Quilted Works Emphasize Black Joy as Resistance in ‘Safer Waters’ — Colossal
Stephen Towns is an artist who creates stunning mixed-media textile pieces that pay homage to the tradition of…
Hope and Love Prevail During a Terrible Historic Era in the Short Film ‘Father’s Letters’ — Colossal
In the early 20th century, Russia experienced significant and profound changes. The 1917 Russian Revolution marked the end…
‘The Atlas of World Embroidery’ Traces the Global History of the Art Form — Colossal
Embroidery, a form of needlework that encompasses a wide range of techniques from sewing to knitting to lace-making,…
Traditional Indian Basketweaving Techniques Translate into Contemporary Installations — Colossal
The Wicker Story: Transforming Tradition into Modern Design The Wicker Story, a design studio based in Hyderabad, is…
Luftwerk Transforms Paint and Aluminum into Radiant Explorations of Sunlight — Colossal
Luftwerk's Latest Exhibition Explores Light and Color Le Corbusier's Chapelle Notre-Dame-du-Haut, with its distinctive crabshell-shaped roof, stands as…
Terry Facey Painstakingly Replicates a 17th-Century Marquetry Table at 1:8 Scale — Colossal
Terry Facey, a furniture maker, discovered his love for 17th-century pieces while repairing historical furniture brought to him…
‘Modern Japanese Printmakers’ Celebrates Vibrant Mid-20th-Century Innovation — Colossal
The transition from the late 19th to the early 20th centuries was a period of immense change in…
Clementine Keith-Roach and Christopher Page Reimagine a Gallery as an Atmospheric Art Bar — Colossal
Blurring the boundaries between architecture, social space, and sculpture, Rome welcomes a new bar that is redefining the…
Our Favorite Stories of 2025 — Colossal
In the year 2025, we take a moment to reflect on some of the most captivating stories and…
Meticulously Sculpted Books by Brian Dettmer Explore the Inner Workings of Information — Colossal
The value of knowledge is immeasurable, yet in our consumer-driven society, it often seems that the worth of…