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…
Derrick Guild Summons Historical Portraits in Fragmented Trompe-l’œil Paintings — Colossal
In 1666, the marriage of Emperor Leopold I and Infanta Margarita Teresa of Spain solidified a political alliance…
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…
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…
In ‘Resistance in Memory,’ Sudanese Photographers Bring Critical Visibility to a ‘Forgotten War’ — Colossal
In 2019, a revolution fueled by deep-seated discontent precipitated a coup to remove then-president of Sudan, Omar al-Bashir.…
Radiant Sculptures by Arghavan Khosravi Meditate on Subconscious Terrain — Colossal
Known for addressing issues of censorship and inequality, Iranian artist Arghavan Khosravi (previously) has long utilized her bold,…
In ‘Of Colour,’ Vibrant Portraits by Yannis Davy Guibinga Illuminate Figures with Saturated Hues — Colossal
Known for his vivid portrait photography, Yannis Davy Guibinga is interested in the intersection of art and public…
Gerwyn Davies’ Vivid Costumed Photographs Toy with the Intent of Portraiture — Colossal
Set against glowing backdrops of desert, city skylines, skate parks, and anonymous interiors, Gerwyn Davies’ vibrant photographs merge…
Stan Squirewell’s Mixed-Media Collages Imbue Anonymous Historical Photos with Panache — Colossal
Nothing sparks the imagination quite like coming across a trove of old photographs. We look for writing on…