Source Colossal   Disembodied heads, eyes, and hands meet spindly trees, dragonflies, and vibrant blossoms in the folk-art inspired works of Michael McGrath. Based in Rhinebeck, New York, McGrath melds a variety of media—most pieces contain a mixture of graphite, ink, and oil and acrylic paints—into dynamic compositions suffuse with mystery. Recurring symbols and objects lend…

Source Colossal   Regina Silveira has spent the better part of three decades considering the relationship between media and meaning, particularly as it relates to Latin America. Based in São Paulo, Silveira is a pioneer of Brazilian conceptual art who is known for utilizing light, installation, and photos to consider how images circulate and tell stories.…

Source Colossal   Every month, we share opportunities for artists and designers, including open calls, grants, fellowships, and residencies. Make sure you never miss out by joining our monthly Opportunities Newsletter.   Open Calls The Other Art Fair Brooklyn Spring 2026 (International)From May 14 to 17, 2026, The Other Art Fair returns to Brooklyn and seeks applications for general…

Source Artsy Shark  A lifelong creative path shaped Australian featured artist Almeta Lennon’s expressive and heartfelt paintings. The post Featured Artist Almeta Lennon appeared first on Artsy Shark.

Source Juxtapoz Magazine – Juxtapoz Magazine – Home  Lyles & King is pleased to present Time Bends for the Tender, a solo exhibition of Akea Brionne’s work on view through February 21, 2026. Drawing inspiration from bell hooks’ Sisters of the Yam, this series explores the interior landscape of black women cultivated in order to survive the psychic, social, and…

Source Colossal   From an array of photos, videos, sound bytes, and illustrative elements, Rich Wells creates moving collages that capture the essence of place. Based in Sheffield, he documents his visits to landscapes and landmarks near and far, including bicycle rides around different parts of the U.K. and places as familiar as his own kitchen…

Source Colossal   Dear readers, I recently picked up Bowling Alone, Robert Putnam’s bestselling book about the collapse of community in the U.S. At a whopping 581 pages, this veritable doorstop is a trove of data and insight into our increasingly isolated world. First published in 2000, before the internet exponentially diverted our attention from the…

Source Design You Trust  Matt Midgley is a Seattle‑based visual artist and curator known for precise, hard‑edge geometric acrylic paintings that almost read like digital prints, often built from modular color blocks and gradients. He shows and sells work in person at Pike Place Market (Seattle) and through local spaces like Hideout Seattle and Statix,…