Source Colossal   The art world is rife with persistent myths and associations, some of which are based on socio-economic factors that have prevailed for, well, millennia. For instance, wealthy patrons have historically been among the few who benefit in a system that can be exclusive and elitist. Whether we’re talking rich ancient Romans, the Medici…

Source Juxtapoz Magazine – Juxtapoz Magazine – Home  In the exhibition Terra Forma artists and brothers Saman and Sasan Oskouei deliver particles and perfect circles emerging from translucent layers of color reminiscent of mountain ranges, sediment layers and sunbaked soil. But these abstract landscapes offer no firm ground under our feet. Instead, we witness a…

Source Design You Trust  Overall Contest 1st Place Winner: “Toxic Lake” by Radek von Hirschberg The 2025 reFocus Photography Awards have once again celebrated the art of visual storytelling, with black and white photography emerging as a powerful highlight. This year’s 33 award-winning monochrome images strip away color to reveal raw emotion, striking form, and…

Source Design You Trust  The Peel Trident, built between 1965 and 1966 on the Isle of Man, is one of the smallest cars ever produced. With its clear bubble dome, compact frame, and seating for two, it looked more like a toy spaceship than a car. Powered by a 49cc engine, it reached a modest…

Source Design You Trust  Los Angeles-based commercial photographer Alexander Gusev, the visionary behind Snapshot Studio LA, transforms humble LEGO bricks into breathtaking visual narratives. With masterful lighting, ingenious compositions, and a cinematic sensibility, he elevates miniature scenes into grand, film-like moments. Whether it’s an action-packed standoff frozen in time or a quiet, heartfelt exchange between…

Source Colossal   Forty minutes east of Montpellier on France’s Mediterranean coast sits a midcentury complex once disparaged as “architectural pollution” by L’Architecture d’Aujourd’hui. The seminal work of architect Jean Balladur, La Grande Motte — which means “the big mound” — is a modernist development comprising buildings inspired by pyramids and mastabas that rise above the…

Source Artsy Shark  Artists can develop meaningful connections with potential collectors through authentic conversations about their art. The post How to Speak About Your Artwork appeared first on Artsy Shark.

Source Juxtapoz Magazine – Juxtapoz Magazine – Home  Drew Dodge’s first exhibition at Semiose “Earth Song” in 2024, was a jolt of gentle, unsettling and goofy strangeness. With his upcoming exhibition, the painter demonstrates that his universe, consistent to the point of obsession, is in a phase of continual development.