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See Peter Marlow’s ‘The English Cathedral’ at London’s Oldest Gothic Church
Source Colossal Acclaimed British photographer Peter Marlow (1952-2016) was known for his journalistic attention to people and happenings in conflict zones and political interactions. Throughout his career, though, he also embarked on numerous personal documentary projects like Liverpool: Looking Out to Sea, which he completed in the late 1980s and early 1990s as the city…
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Experience Ana Mendieta’s Visceral, ‘Neolithic’ Work in a Major Survey
Source Colossal Rarely do artists conceive of work that is prescient and, decades on, more urgent than when it was created. One who has accomplished this is certainly Ana Mendieta (1948-1985), whose interdisciplinary practice merged photography, land art, sculpture, film, and more. And in a large-scale, immersive survey of her work that opens today at…
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6 Habits of Successful Artists
Source Artsy Shark Why do some artists seem to steadily move forward while others remain stuck in the same place year after year? The post 6 Habits of Successful Artists appeared first on Artsy Shark.
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Divine Sculptures Revere a Yorùbá Goddess in Nigeria’s Ọṣun-Òṣogbo Sacred Grove
Source Colossal In Yorùbá culture, it’s said that more than 600 years ago, a hunter discovered a lush grove in southwestern Nigeria carved by a rushing river. His community had experienced drought and eagerly moved to the region, which they quickly learned was under the rule of the goddess of rivers and fertility, Ọ̀ṣun. In…
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Nathalie Charrié Creates Ceramic Creatures That Feel Born Somewhere Between Nature, Myth, and Instinct
Source Design You Trust Nathalie Charrié is a ceramic sculptor based in Toulouse. She studied at isdaT, lives and works in Toulouse, and builds her practice around animal and plant life, drawing on sources that range from entomology and medieval bestiaries to engraving and etymology. Her sculptures are filled with hybrid creatures — part animal,…
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A London Photographer Turning Street Scenes, Architecture, and Mood Into Highly Controlled Images
Source Design You Trust Mike aka MKAPTURED is a London-based photographer whose work centers on low-light, abstract, black-and-white, and fine art–styled photography. He came into photography in 2021 after years of Photoshop experience in freelance graphic design, and that background shows in the precision, finish, and strong visual control of his images. His photography is…
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‘Absurdist Basketmaker’ Lewis Prosser Weaves Contemporary Visions of Regional Heritage
Source Colossal During the medieval and Renaissance periods, baskets were everyday essentials—no plastic bags at the supermarket or even reusable totes. They were also used for all sorts of activities, from handled varieties for produce at the market to decorative vessels holding sewing materials to large versions that could be worn like rucksacks. For Cardiff-based…
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Featured Artist John Domont
Source Artsy Shark Painter John Domont presents an intriguing portfolio of works that skillfully explore life’s beauty and meaning. The post Featured Artist John Domont appeared first on Artsy Shark.
