The Macphersons of Central Otago
My mother’s death has rippled through my life as an absence that’s never filled. Perhaps this is why…
Contrast Reigns in Austn Fischer’s Conspicuous Black-and-White Photos — Colossal
“I started doing photography as a way to express things I don’t understand or to convey a message I’m…
Johnny Depp’s first German art show opens in a small town gallery
A remote region of Germany is presenting the art premiere of works by American actor, musician, and artist…
Ben Zank’s Portraits Teeter Between Surrealism and the Mundane — Colossal
Tensely contorted or standing pin straight, Ben Zank’s signature faceless subjects evoke ineffable yet familiar emotions. The New…
Aunia Kahn’s Lush Portraits Depict a Playful Inner Landscape — Colossal
“For me, it always starts with joy,” explains Aunia Kahn. The Detroit-based artist uses a handful of materials—gouache,…
See the Best of Nearly Half a Million Entries to the Sony World Photography Awards — Colossal
For its 19th edition, the Sony World Photography Awards welcomed over 430,000 submissions for its Open competition from…
Szilveszter Makó’s Surreal Photographs Reconstruct the Boundaries of Portraiture — Colossal
Szilveszter Makó’s enigmatic photographs carry layers of mystery and introspection. Standing inside curious block-like backdrops and lain against…
Otherworldly Landscapes and Bolivian Culture Merge in River Claure’s Mystical Photos — Colossal
“Some people say that my work questions dominant notions of cultural identity, and perhaps that’s true,” says Bolivian…
Why this rarely seen Van Gogh self-portrait deserves more attention – The Art Newspaper
In mid-January 1889, three weeks after mutilating his ear, Van Gogh painted two astonishing self-portraits, depicting himself with…
These 99 Award-Winning Portraits Expertly Capture the People of Britain
The British Journal of Photography and JCDecaux UK have unveiled the winning photos of the Portrait of Britain…
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…
Photographer Captures Berlin’s Partygoers Just After Leaving the Club
Still in the afterglow of their night out, these Berlin clubbers headed to Chris Noltekuhmann’s studio to have…