Source Colossal   For a structure that was completed nearly 90 years ago, San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge possesses a kind of timeless modernity. It’s been the subject of countless photographs, often seen in the background from Baker Beach or from the overlook in Marin County. Its towers rise 500 feet from the roadway, but we…

Source Colossal   “Improbable but not impossible” is how Brazilian artist Ana Elisa Egreja describes the unexpected companions in her vibrant still lifes. Combining the architectural motifs, animals, and fare common in her native São Paulo with elements from abroad, Egreja positions domestic spaces as sites of change, where migration and cross-cultural pollination come to bear.…

Source Colossal   For more than three decades, Rob Hann has pursued the inimitable and notable, turning his lens toward public figures like Tom Hanks, David Byrne, Chloe Sevigny, Ray Lotta, Willem Dafoe, and many others. He also ranges across the breadth and length of the U.S., traversing storied highways like U.S. 89 in Arizona, a…

Source Artsy Shark  Featured artist Annette Hassell’s artwork invites viewers into a world of folklore, fantasy, and visual storytelling. The post Featured Artist Annette Hassell appeared first on Artsy Shark.

Source Colossal   In Pioche, Nevada, a movie theater built in 1937 stands in tribute to the immense changes in technology and style over nearly a century. A bold portrait set against a black background by photographer Kevin Boyle captures not only the aging building but a mid-20th-century pastime that taps into nostalgia and small town…

Source Artsy Shark  Why do some artists stay in a collector’s mind while others are quickly forgotten? Memorability creates opportunity. The post Make Your Art Memorable appeared first on Artsy Shark.

Source Colossal   Joy Machine and Vertical Gallery are excited to share their first collaborative exhibition, Wanderland by Collin van der Sluijs. This marks the artist’s sixth solo exhibition in Chicago and more than a decade in partnership with Vertical Gallery. It’s his first presentation at Joy Machine. Wanderland comprises a new body of work developed during a two-year period. Spanning enormous…

Source Design You Trust  Captain Brick Sparrow is a LEGO builder focused on pirate ships, trains, and haunted houses. The name already says a lot about the spirit of the work: it leans into adventure, play, and a love of themed building rather than minimalist display or strictly technical model-making. What makes this kind of…