Source Colossal   Encircling eerie orbs, architectural elements and neon signs hover above urban landscapes and fields of detritus in Masakatsu Sashie’s oil paintings. His fantastical, post-apocalyptic scenes envision Earth “as a representation of the universe,” the artist tells Colossal. Sashie adds, “This led me to the idea of symbolically expressing the sphere. My inspiration came…

Source Colossal   Every month, Colossal shares opportunities for artists and designers, including open calls, grants, fellowships, and residencies. If you’d like to list an opportunity here, please get in touch at hello@colossal.art. You can also join our monthly Opportunities Newsletter. Fall $1,800 Innovate Grants for Art + PhotoFeaturedInnovate Grant awards two $1,800 grants each quarter…

Source Artsy Shark  Danish featured artist Heidi Minetti shares a delightful portfolio of painting and sculpture based on whimsical storytelling. The post Featured Artist Heidi Minetti appeared first on Artsy Shark.

Source Juxtapoz Magazine – Juxtapoz Magazine – Home  Why, why, why? This word echoed throughout my mind after a conversation with artist Amanda Ba. Three simple letters strung together in an attempt to find solace in the questions of our daily existence. Why would I look up the definition of “why,” a query that feels…

Source Juxtapoz Magazine – Juxtapoz Magazine – Home  Harman Projects is thrilled to be teaming up with one of our favorite artists, past cover artist and curator Alex Pardee, for a holiday art experience like no other… Return of the Doppelgangers takes us into the inner workings of the prolific Los Angeles-based creative for a journey…

Source Juxtapoz Magazine – Juxtapoz Magazine – Home  Gallery Poulsen is proud to present Koti, the gallery’s second solo exhibition with Canadian artist Martin Wittfooth. Koti, the Finnish word for “home”, provides the conceptual framework for this new series of works, where Wittfooth engages both method and subject matter in an intimate dialogue. The exhibition offers a…

Source Design You Trust  John Patrick Gañas is a concept artist and illustrator from Caloocan, Philippines, known for his vibrant and culturally inspired works. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Advertising Arts from the University of the East – Caloocan, graduating magna cum laude. During his academic years, he received numerous awards, including…

Source Design You Trust  Don Hong-Oai (1929–2004) was a Chinese-born photographer renowned for his distinctive style that melded traditional Chinese painting aesthetics with photographic techniques. Born in Guangzhou, China, he was the youngest of 24 siblings and half-siblings. After the death of his parents, he relocated to Saigon, Vietnam, where, at the age of 13,…