Source Colossal   Wedged between two fairly conventional residential buildings in Bucharest is an unexpected gem of a cafe. “The Chapel,” a single-story, contemporary structure with a steep triangle roof line and sleek fixtures, is extremely narrow—a characteristic it celebrates through proportion, materials, and a lot of windows. Designed by Ștefan Păvăluță, founder and principal architect…

Source Colossal   Working as an art director in New York City in 1962, Joel Meyerowitz was tasked with designing a booklet, the imagery for which was shot by Swiss-American photographer Robert Frank. Knowing very little about photography or the acclaimed documentarian, Meyerowitz’s life and career were nevertheless indelibly altered during that collaboration. “When I watched…

Source Colossal   Ready to take your practice and creativity to new heights? The Division of Continuing Education at the School of Visual Arts (SVACE) has the resources and expertise to help you go to the next level.  With a diverse range of more than 200 courses and 10+ artist residency programs, you’ll find everything you…

Source Artsy Shark  Artist Anne del Core creates colorful glass mosaics that celebrate transformation, texture, and connection. The post Featured Artist Anne del Core appeared first on Artsy Shark.

Source Juxtapoz Magazine – Juxtapoz Magazine – Home  Enter interior worlds imagined by contemporary painters Koak, Ding Shilun and Cece Philips this summer at Hauser & Wirth London. The exhibition explores how these artists engage with the interior both as a physical space and a psychological construct. Through distinct painterly vocabularies, each artist interrogates the…

Source Design You Trust  Japanese artist Kei Meguro has gained international acclaim for her hyper-detailed pencil and graphite portraits that often resemble black-and-white photographs. After studying graphic design in New York and working in advertising, she became an independent artist in 2012 and published her first portrait book, *Faces*, in 2016. Her signature “babe work”…

Source Design You Trust  “The Sudden Moment” by Akash Ghosh The Urban Photography Awards 2025 has once again drawn global attention, with thousands of entries capturing the vibrancy and complexity of urban life. Thirty finalist photos stand out for their compelling storytelling, offering diverse perspectives on city living—from quiet moments to dynamic street scenes. These…

Source Design You Trust  Ulana Switucha Public toilets can reveal a lot about a country’s values, and Tokyo’s Shibuya district offers a striking example. Designed by renowned architects like Shigeru Ban and Fumihiko Maki, 17 toilets were built in 2019 as symbols of Japan’s hospitality, later captured in photographs by Ulana Switucha, who calls them…