How Fatinha Ramos Channels ‘Visual Activism’ in Her Richly Layered Illustrations — Colossal
“To me, being a visual activist means I only illustrate stories that resonate with me deeply, by giving…
Cinga Samson Conjures Mystery and the Sublime in Large-Scale Oil Paintings — Colossal
Amid groves of trees, meadows, and aging infrastructure, Cinga Samson’s dreamlike tableaux are bathed in eerie light, as…
Explore Art UK’s Digital Database of More Than 6,600 Street Art Murals — Colossal
The surprise of turning onto a street to see a vibrant mural—or the joy of viewing several in…
What Will ‘The Scream’ Look Like in 300 Years? This Tool Simulates Its Future
Sometimes, the faded hues of antique art on their own are an aesthetic. Take, for instance, the arguably…
Tiny 12,000-Year-Old Sculpture Represents A Major Advancement In The History Of Art And Humanity » TwistedSifter
Shutterstock If you happened to come across this 3.7 centimeter (1.5 inch) tall ancient sculpture, you might assume…
Michelangelo Made His First Masterpiece When He Was 12 Years Old — Colossal
Before he was a titan of Renaissance art history, Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475–1564) was a 12-year-old, although his childhood…
Our Favorite Stories of 2025 — Colossal
As we reflect on 2025, we’re taking a peek into our archive to spotlight some of the stories…
Watch Julian Baumgartner’s Satisfying and Precise Process of Restoring a Historical Portrait — Colossal
A little more than ten years ago, a particularly—shall we say—interesting painting restoration went viral, spawning memes and…
A Vibrant Group Exhibition, ‘Thread Count’ Celebrates the Legacy of Anni Albers — Colossal
When we see a painting, we don’t generally ask ourselves, “Is this art?” A work on canvas is…
Discover the Growing Colossal Art Glossary — Colossal
It’s somehow been more than a year already since we launched Colossal’s new site design, and it’s spectacular…
How Raphael Went From Young Genius to Renaissance Master
Even the world’s most talented old masters advanced their craft, skill, and vision across time. For Evan Puschak,…
LACMA begins drilling concrete walls to install art in new building
Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s new Peter Zumthor-designed David Geffen Galleries are alive with sound and activity.…