Interview: Photographer Jem Cresswell Speaks to the Intimacy and Humility of Documenting Humpback Whales
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For years, Sydney-based photographer Jem Cresswell (previously) has been diving into the ocean to document the otherwise unseen lives of humpback whales, a humbling experience he recounts in the latest interview supported by Colossal Members. He discusses wha
Photorealistic Figures Embody Childhood Wonder in Dreamy Murals by Lula Goce
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From New York City to Azerbaijan to Kristianstad, Sweden, artist Lula Goce transforms blank walls into ethereal artworks that illustrate childlike wonder and growth. Her murals merge photorealistic renderings of adolescent subjects with otherworldly surroundiWhimsical Gardens Grow From Silk Teacups and Mossy Patches in Rosa Andreeva’s Embroideries
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Moscow-based fiber artist Rosa Andreeva crafts quaint gardens complete with tufts of moss, floating pollen, and cracked teacups made of silk. Teeming with whimsy, the dense embroideries balance tight stitches with loose ends that form the three-dimensional thA Pulsating Light Room of Multi-Layered Glass by Claudia Bueno to Premiere at Meow Wolf Las Vegas
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Step into Claudia Bueno’s aquarium-style installation at Meow Wolf’s new space in Las Vegas and experience the slow, oscillating movements of natural life. “Pulse” is comprised of countless white line drawings that are meticulously intertwineMassive Octopi and Floating Fish Comprise the Imaginary Universe in Ted Chin’s Surreal Composites
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In Ted Chin’s surreal dreamland, it’s not uncommon to see massive anglerfish swimming through the sky or a figure scooping up shooting stars. The San Francisco-based artist merges idyllic landscapes and outdoor scenes with fantastical details, choosinDry Out: A Timelapse Chronicles Dozens of Leaves, Fruits, and Organisms As They Shrivel
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“Dry Out” plunges into the minute details of the evaporation process through a dramatic series of timelapses. Shot with macro-lenses and microscopes, the grotesque short film by Christian Stangl reveals water droplets, leaves, and succulent faEnjoy the Art of Printmaking At Home with This Tabletop Press
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As an antidote to lockdown boredom, Sussex-based Tom Boulton designed a lightweight, portable printing press that brings the inky art form directly into people’s homes. In contrast to traditional machines that are heavy and bulky, the F-Press was createReadymade Cross-Stitch and Floral Motifs Are Embroidered Directly into Porcelain Vases
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Caroline Harrius merges two historically domestic crafts in her florally embroidered vases. The Stockholm-based artist shapes tall vessels and studs them with tiny holes just big enough for thread to pass through. Adorned with a readymade cross-stitch patterScreeching Roosters Make Their Most Aggressive and Passionate Moves in Heji Shin’s Photographs
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Heji Shin has ruffled more than a few feathers in her career through provocative and, at times, controversial photographs of infamous celebrities, crowning babies, and explicit scenes that display the rawness and vitality of her subjects. Born in South KoreaMeticulously Sculpted and Tarnished Dandelions Preserve the Herb’s Ephemeral Nature in Metal
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Staining friend’s hands with dandelion heads and blowing their wispy seeds are a common childhood pastime and a simple joy that Shota Suzuki channels in his delicately constructed sculptures. The Kyoto-based artist painstakingly carves copper, brass, anTides and Tempests: Photographs from the English Coastline Document the Rhythms of a Tumultuous Sea
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To introduce her new body of work, Rachael Talibart writes that “the rhythm of the tides, tethered to the waxing and waning of the moon, shapes our very sense of time.” The U.K.-based photographer captures the ebb and flow of the English coastlinBronze Figures Explore Movement in Sculptures by Coderch & Malavia
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At the center of Coderch & Malavia’s artistic practice is the beauty of the human figure and its various expressions. The Valencia-based duo works collaboratively to cast bronze sculptures that explore the nuances of the body through dance-like movementBronze Figures Explore Movement and Body in Sculptures by Coderch & Malavia
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At the center of Coderch & Malavia’s artistic practice is the beauty of the human figure and its various expressions. The Valencia-based duo works collaboratively to cast bronze sculptures that explore the nuances of the body through dance-like movementBold Brushstrokes Energize Abstract, Pixelated Landscapes by Artist Jason Anderson
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Jason Anderson visualizes city skylines, swooping highway exchanges, and a range of urban landscapes through prismatic, impasto strokes of oil paint. The U.K.-based artist begins each painting with a black-and-white sketch before turning to the linen canvas aSVA’s Spring 2021 Continuing Education Courses Begin January 25
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Whether it’s to advance your career or try something new, SVACE offers more than 170 online courses to choose from. Visit sva.edu/ce to view all course offerings. Online courses are available in: Advertising Animation Art & Activism Design Film and VidA Frozen Installation by Makoto Azuma Preserves a Vibrant Floral Arrangement in Ice
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Japanese artist Makoto Azuma (previously) is known for shifting the contexts in which we typically view florals—think encasing bouquets in blocks of ice or suspending them in the stratosphere—through installations and designs that blur the boundaries betwFreeze Frame: A Meditative Stop-Motion Short Explores Preservation and Decay Through a Tedious Ice Harvest
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Brussels-based director Soetkin Verstegen bills her methodical and nostalgic animation “Freeze Frame” as a “miniature cinema inside an ice cube.” Produced in a grainy, vintage style, the black-and-white short loosely follows workers as theCountless Ceramic Loops Comprise Cecil Kempernick’s Movable Chain Sculptures
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Spread flat or draped in shapeless piles, Cecil Kempernick’s bulky chain sculptures contrast the solid ceramic material with the flexibility of their shapes. The movable works are comprised of hundreds of loops that link together in sheets of earth tones anThrough Billowing Pastels, Minimal Photos Express the Profound Connections of Family
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“Family is intrinsic to my creativity,” says Ismail Zaidy about his photographic practice that’s grounded in color, emotion, and various aspects of Moroccan culture. In many of his conceptual images, Zaidy’s brother and sister serve aVertical Dwellings Nestle into the Floating Miniature Landscapes of Rosa de Jong
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Suspended within Rosa de Jong’s simple wooden frames are miniature dwellings that climb the steep, rocky terrain. Stilt houses, tents, and exceptionally tall ladders form the idyllic environments that are surrounded by faux moss, minuscule trees, and generaVibrant Botanic Embroideries Embellish the Dried Leaf Sculptures of Hillary Waters Fayle
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Merging traditional craft techniques and the natural world’s abundant materials, Hillary Waters Fayle (previously) meticulously stitches brightly hued florals into found camellia leaves and other foliage. From simple lines and ribbing to fully renderedArchaeologists Have Uncovered an Impeccably Preserved Food Stand in Pompeii
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Mallard to go, anyone? Archaeologists have unearthed an ancient thermopolium—aka the Roman equivalent of a street food vendor—at the Regio V site in Pompeii. The well-preserved stand is decorated with multiple frescoes featuring a nereid (nymphs of GreekDialogo: A Frenzied Short Film Translates Indiscernible Audio into Kinetic Sound Sculptures
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Juxtaposing natural elements and mechanics, “Dialogo” harnesses the frenetic, indiscernible components of language into a synesthetic experience. A mix of stop-motion and live-action, the short film features entirely hand-crafted sculptures by theTeeming with Flourishes, Narrative Sculptures by Amber Cowan Revitalize Vintage Pressed Glass
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The monochromatic assemblages of Amber Cowan (previously) are at once domestic narratives and homages to an abandoned industry. Delicate baubles frame a central figure or scene that the Philadelphia-based artist illustrates with scraps of pressed glass. WhethA Woolen Menagerie of Miniature Creatures by Natasya Shuljak Exudes Joy and Whimsy
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Adorable, cheery, and slightly dazed, this eccentric ensemble of miniatures is the latest from Moscow-based crafter Natasya Shuljak (previously). Made from raw fibers felted together, the expressive characters are imbued with whimsy and play. Flower petals sA Rare Photograph Captures ISS Moving Between Jupiter and Saturn During the Great Conjunction
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On December 22, Jupiter and Saturn appeared closer together in the sky than they have since March 4, 1226. The nearly 800-year event is known as the Great Conjunction, which occurs to some extent every two decades. In true 2020 fashion, though, this year̵A Small Scottish Town Delegates the Annual Christmas Light Display to Its Youngest Residents
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In a delightful holiday tradition, the small town of Newburgh in southern Scotland tasks its youngest residents with creating the glowing Christmas decorations that adorn the streets. Now in its 19th year, the annual event begins with school-age kids submittA Small Scottish Town Relegates the Annual Christmas Light Display to Its Youngest Residents
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In a delightful holiday tradition, the small town of Newburgh in southern Scotland tasks its youngest residents with creating the glowing Christmas decorations that adorn the streets. Now in its 19th year, the annual event begins with school-age kids submittA Curved Pavilion Designed by Kengo Kuma Weaves Wooden Slats into a Tessellating Structure
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Wrapping a gallery space at the 2020 NGV Triennial is a bowed pavilion of tessellating wood. A collaboration between renowned Japanese architect Kengo Kuma (previously) and Australian artist Geoff Nees, the large-scale installation is constructed with trees fMinuscule Scenes Appear Against the Backdrop of Used Tea Bags in Watercolor Paintings by Ruby Silvious
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From her studio in Coxsackie, New York, Ruby Silvious (previously) repurposes the thin paper pouches holding her beverage of choice into miniature canvases. Sometimes strung together or ripped to remove the leaves, Silvious’s tea bags depict the quiet,Abstract Shapes Flow Like Water in Ho Tsz Wing’s Psychedelic Animation
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In the hypnotic realm of “Catgot,” bubbles explode into kaleidoscopic droplets, and beads of water bounce across the screen. Created by Ho Tsz Wing using Photoshop, the two-dimensional drawings mimic the look of a hand-painted animation. They&Carry Around a Tiny Snowman in This Sleek Leather Bag
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Preserve your frigid companions while en route to your next holiday party with this elegant new bag from Tsuchiya Kaban. The Snowman Carrier is complete with a carrot pocket and a removable tray, which keeps the frozen figure secure during transport and allowAustralian Plants Grow from the Crevices of Jamie North’s Living Sculptures
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Embedded within the eroded cement and marble pillars of artist Jamie North are a host of plants native to Australia. Kangaroo vines, Port Jackson figs, and kidney weeds wrap themselves around steel cables and grow from the crevices of the cracked stone formsA Caterpillar in the Amazon Rainforest Camouflages Itself as an 8-Legged Tarantula Spider
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In an exquisite if not terrifying act of self-preservation, the Monkey Slug Caterpillar has evolved to disguise itself as a predator, mimicking the form and color of a Tarantula Spider on it’s back. Nature photographer David Weiller captured this particA Monumental Figure Reveals a Fern-Canopied Tunnel Inside Its Chest in Sculpture by Daniel Popper
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Cape Town-based artist Daniel Popper has become well-known for his towering sculptures of human figures adorned with or penetrated by thick canopies of foliage. His latest piece titled Thrive stands nearly 30 feet tall and is constructed from 14 tons of glasDreamy Illustrations by Daniela Gallego Merge Human Experiences with Fantastical Images
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Colombian illustrator Daniela Gallego takes us on a delightful journey through a world tinged with magic and brimming with plants. Her subdued color palette enhances the effect, firmly planting each of her drawings somewhere between fantasy and reality. The BPlay a Game of UNO with Nina Chanel Abney’s New Deck Featuring Her Bold, Energetic Style
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Artist Nina Chanel Abney revitalizes the classic game of UNO with her distinct fragmented figures and bold blocks of color in a new collaboration with Mattel. Straying from the minimal, numbered cards, lively portraits and mirrored personas emblazon the transA Pair of Vibrant, Color-Blocked Murals by Lakwena Transform Two Basketball Courts in Arkansas
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Tucked into the verdant landscape of Martin Luther King Jr. Park in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, are two dramatically altered basketball courts primed for play. Commissioned by the women-led curators of Justkids (previously) and OZ Art, the public project was conceiA Forgotten Pinhole Camera Made from a Beer Can Captures the Longest Exposure Photograph Ever
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Eight years one month. That’s how long a beer can pinhole camera spent capturing this solargraph at the University of Hertfordshire’s Bayfordbury Observatory. Featuring 2,953 light trails of the sun’s movement, the image is thought to be the lon
