3 days ago · Colossal is an independent online art magazine celebrating visual culture since 2010. Based in Chicago.

6 days ago · A visual search for contemporary art, photography, craft, and culture published on Colossal. Search 7,500+ articles.

3 days ago · Whether weaving plastic pony beads into a monumental sculpture, adorning figures with mother-of-pearl buttons, or mosaicing ceramic tile across a New York subway station, …

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Dec 10, 2024 · Throughout 2024, we were awed by archaeological finds, vibrant paintings, striking sculptures, remarkable photography, immersive installations, and so much more.

Dec 13, 2024 · As we look back at the hundreds of remarkable initiatives, artworks, discoveries, and events we’ve chronicled throughout 2024, we’re continually awed by the creative work …

Sep 3, 2024 · And we’re live! As you can see, Colossal looks quite a bit different today as we launch a new identity and website. This is somehow our fifth iteration of Colossal in 14 years, …

Jan 21, 2025 · Whether enclosed in clear acrylic or seemingly sliced from a single tree, Joyce Lin’s sculptures examine themes of interconnectedness and the Anthropocene, which …

Dec 4, 2024 · As we get ready to say goodbye to 2024, we’re celebrating some of our favorite books shared on Colossal throughout the year. We published dozens of articles about …

Based in Chicago, we have an international focus on both emerging and established artists. Each day, we publish several artist profiles, coverage of current exhibitions, in-depth conversations …