Source Colossal   In her uncanny visages and sculptures, Malene Hartmann Rasmussen taps the ceramic medium as a form of make-believe. Surreal folkloric creatures take on absurd, sometimes cartoonish personalities, assembled from disparate plants and critters or reflecting characterful, mask-like qualities. In Rasmussen’s playfully monstrous “Egg-head,” for example, silly antics are equally unsettling—what’s in its mouth?…

Source Artsy Shark  Art collectors want clarity when they’re making a purchase, and they may want to know why it’s worth the price. The post Why is Your Art Worth That Price? appeared first on Artsy Shark.

Source Juxtapoz Magazine – Juxtapoz Magazine – Home  Modern Art is pleased to present Polygrapher, the first solo exhibition by Joseph Yaeger since announcing his representation by the gallery, and the inaugural exhibition at their Bennet Street gallery. Polygrapher denotes both the exhibition title and a text written by the artist, published in the exhibition’s…

Source Colossal   Through the atmospheric lens of New York-based photographer Geordie Wood, a short film called “Divers” glimpses a day in the life of an elite high-diving camp. A moody yet bright setting evokes the way sun still glares when tucked behind clouds or glints off the surface water, and individuals are alternately silhouetted and…

Source Colossal   In museums everywhere, collections departments are troves of historical objects, art, cultural artifacts, and scientific specimens. In our increasingly digital age, it’s easy to forget that in many cases, a good amount—sometimes even the majority—of records are documented in heavy, physical catalogues or accession registers. And over the course of decades or even…

Source Colossal   Our new line of Colossal merchandise is finally hitting the (digital) shelves in the Colossal Shop. We’re big fans of repping publications that inspire us, and we’re excited to finally offer our own goods to this special community of readers. Hats and mugs are now available, and all proceeds directly support our ongoing…

Source Artsy Shark  Artist Stephanie Gowdy, who is legally blind, presents an astonishing collection of portraits inspired her faith. The post Featured Artist Stephanie Gowdy appeared first on Artsy Shark.

Source Juxtapoz Magazine – Juxtapoz Magazine – Home  Vielmetter Los Angeles is excited to announce, Your Tears Will Dry, a solo exhibition of new works by Kiriakos Tompolidis. The paintings included in this exhibition are deeply influenced by Tompolidis’ recent move to Mexico City from Berlin, incorporating the color palette, visual sensibilities, and the endemic flora…