Cecilia Giménez, the amateur painter who ‘botched’ the ‘Ecce Homo’ fresco restoration, dies aged 91
Cecilia Giménez Zueco, the amateur artist who went viral with her well-intentioned by ultimately ill-fated restoration of a…
Abstract Paintings Confront Andean Weaving in Miguel Arzabe’s Dynamic Compositions — Colossal
When considering Miguel Arzabe’s bold, woven works, it’s unsurprising that he begins by painting two abstract pieces. Vibrant…
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…
Field Kallop Meditates on Universal Patterns Through Bold Chromatic Compositions — Colossal
While studying art history as a Princeton undergrad, Field Kallop was tasked with an assignment that continues to…
Affluent Genre Scenes Erupt in Chaos in Sabrina Bockler’s Uncanny Paintings — Colossal
There’s always something a little bit unsettling about Sabrina Bockler’s dynamic paintings, although it can sometimes take a…
Stacy Gillian Abe’s Vivid Paintings Nod to Memory, Craft, and Lineage — Colossal
Indigo dye, which is derived from Indigofera tinctoria, is deeply connected to craft traditions in cultures where the…
Esoteric Scenes Unfurl in Gideon Kiefer’s Atmospheric Paintings — Colossal
Enigmatic landscapes and metaphysical scenes unfold in the work of Gideon Kiefer. On canvas and panel, the artist…
Ángela Ferrari’s Dramatic Paintings Tease Out a Passionate Play for Power — Colossal
Aggression and struggles for power abound in the vivid paintings of Ángela Ferrari. The Argentinian artist is keen…
Tbilisi Mural Fest’s Dynamic Murals Brighten the Sides of Buildings Throughout the City — Colossal
Established in 2019, Tbilisi Mural Fest has a deceptively simple goal: to turn Georgia’s capital city into one…
Pastoral Landscapes Brim with Patterns in Luminous Paintings by David Brian Smith — Colossal
Easter egg-like clouds, glowing sunrise gradients, and myriad vibrant patterns are just a few of the elements comprising…
Memory and Novelty Converge for Manuela Solano, Who Adopted a New Process After Losing Her Sight — Colossal
When Manuela Solano delineates a cheekbone or shapes the chiseled torso of a cowboy standing tall, precisely placed…
Domestic Life Dissolves into Blooming Gardens in Sarah Ann Weber’s Works — Colossal
Through dense thickets of florals rendered in watercolor and colored pencil, a woman attempts to find her footing.…