A short guide to the hidden meanings in great paintings – The Art Newspaper
The former picture researcher Caroline Chapman provides a wealth of contextual information about key historic paintings in her…
A Major Survey in Paris Chronicles Leonora Carrington’s Esoteric Surrealism — Colossal
Multiple-headed deities, strange woodland feasts, plants with sprite-like faces, and worlds floating on animals’ backs are just a…
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,…
‘Butterfly’ Explores 4,000 Years of Our Fascination with Lepidoptera in Art and Science — Colossal
Since time immemorial, we have been awed by the ornate patterns, metamorphosis, and migrations of butterflies and moths.…