Source Colossal   Known as Tse Bitai to the Diné (Navajo) people, or “winged rock,” Ship Rock in New Mexico is an otherworldly geological formation rising out of the desert that can be seen for miles around. The result of a massive volcanic eruption, the unique outcrop consists of a monolithic stack and at least six…

Source Artsy Shark  For artist Tom Hoitsma, a single night of destruction sparked an artistic journey into resilience, renewal, and the quiet power of nature. The post Featured Artist Tom Hoitsma appeared first on Artsy Shark.

Source Juxtapoz Magazine – Juxtapoz Magazine – Home  Transforming the gallery into a listening space, House of Music brings together recent paintings and, for the first time, integrates sound into Doig’s work. The exhibition features two sets of rare, restored analogue speakers, originally designed for cinemas and large auditoriums. Music selected by the artist – from his…

Source Colossal   It’s not surprising that there are two sets of lush arrangements in Mason Pott’s Chicago studio. Photographing live bouquets of bright sunflowers, daisies, and waxy apples or magenta orchids at their peak is the first step in the artist’s layered process. Post photoshoot, he translates these floral bunches into hyperrealistic paintings, with particular…

Source Design You Trust  1st Place Winner: “Between 2 worlds” by Merche Llobera, Spain Wildlife photography already carries immense power, but in monochrome it transforms into something raw and dramatic. The 2024 Monochrome Photography Awards showcased 37 breathtaking wildlife shots, proving black-and-white can rival or even surpass color. From roaring lions to towering elephants, sharp-winged…

Source Design You Trust  Studio family portraits from the 1990s carry a timeless nostalgia, defined by their carefully staged aesthetics. Families were often posed against neutral or subtly textured backdrops, creating a polished and uniform look. Coordinated outfits—most famously denim jeans with crisp white tops—became a hallmark of the era’s portrait style. Soft, diffused lighting…

Source Colossal   Since time immemorial, humans have sculpted sacred symbols into stone or formed them from clay. Expressing beliefs, worldviews, and spirituality in physical objects like votives and shrines is a way to imbue power and venerate deities and the natural world. For artists Chenlu Hou and Chiara No, ceramics is an enduring conduit to…

Source Colossal   In the autumn, abundant leaves fall from deciduous trees, leaving traces of a season’s job well done. Simultaneously everywhere and yet tiny symbols of the fragility of our forest ecosystems, these delicate specimens spend all summer photosynthesizing and making sure their trees get the nutrients they need. Once their job is done, Susanna…