A detail of the interior of Grundtvigs Kirke in Copenhagen, taken by David Altrath
The exterior of Grundtvigs Kirke in Copenhagen, taken by David Altrath
Scale the dramatic verticality of Grundtvigs Kirke in David Altrath’s dreamy photos ✨
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Thanks to The Met’s continued emphasis on imaging, we can now experience every detail in three-dimensional renderings of nearly 140 significant objects in its holdings.
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a collection of boxes with a portrait of a farm worker by Narsiso Martinez
a detail images of a collection of boxes with a portrait of a farm worker by Narsiso Martinez. in the figure's glasses is a reflection of other people standing in a group
Narsiso Martinez, “Regador Sombrero de Cartón” (2026), acrylic, ink, charcoal, gouache, and simple leaf on produce boxes, 68 x 108 x 7 inches
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A black-and-white photo by Johan Siggesson of a giant big tusker elephant
A black-and-white photo by Johan Siggesson of a giant big tusker elephant
A black-and-white photo by Johan Siggesson of baby elephant and its mother
The bigger the tusks, the more vulnerable these gentle giants are to poachers who harvest and traffic ivory for trade. Johan Siggesson documents their striking beauty in Kenya.
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Pinaffo & Pluvinage, “Panneau Pannache” (2025)
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An intricate wall sculpture by Amy Gross of moss and pink flora made from paper and beads
An intricate sculpture inside of a glass dome vitrine by Amy Gross of imaginative flora made from paper and beads
An intricate, all-red wall sculpture by Amy Gross of imaginative flora made from paper and beads
Amy Gross' lush works tap into her fascination with scale. In her practice, it’s “not about size. It’s about what is most important to you,” she says.
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a painting by Rupy C. Tut of women in space suits floating in blue with jellyfish
a detail image of a painting by Rupy C. Tut of two women on large lily pads reaching for each other
"Warriorhood is an act of living an awakened life,” says Rupy C. Tut. Working with handmade pigments, the artist paints vivid pieces in a search for belonging.
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A 17th-century oil painting by Rembrandt of a priest looking at a large book in a temple
After more than six decades, this recently rediscovered Rembrandt is going on view in Amsterdam.
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A spread layout for the book 'Architectural Fantasies' featuring a heavily embellished artist environment by Prophet Isaiah Robertson
An artist environment by Margaret Rogers Dennis that's heavily embellished with lots of hand-painted signs and decoration
A heavily embellished pavilion in bright colors and patterns, designed by Eddie Owens Martin
A new book chronicles some of the most enduring examples of artist-built environments—even if they only now exist in photographs.
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a photographic collage by Tshepiso Moropa of a girl with two leashes for birds
Tshepiso Moropa, "The Joy" (2023)
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an aerial photo of the philadelphia museum of art
a large cube of waste as a public sculpture
two of van goghs sunflowers
the colorful yowie gift shop with tables, books, shelving, and more
It’s your last chance to win an art-filled Philly weekend. We’re offering a two-night stay at a boutique hotel, tickets to exciting art spaces, and a private tour of one of our favorite galleries. Join us by 11:59 p.m. CT, and we’ll make sure you’re entered!
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A tiny felted sculpture of a blue and yellow nudibranch
A hand holds a number of tiny felted sculptures in the shape of colorful nudibranchs.
A hand holds a tiny felted sculpture in the shape of a blue-and-white nudibranch
Arino Borevich has an ambitious dream to sculpt every one of the thousands of known nudibranchs in colorful felted wool.
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A stack of stools made from upcycled plastic-and-cotton banknotes
Where do decommissioned banknotes go? This French design studio has a functional solution for recycling those bills that are no longer in circulation.
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An artwork by Ruby Silvious depicting a paper cutout of a young woman with a long list, made from a sardine can and tea bags
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A relatable new work from Ruby Silvious!
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an aerial view of the philly skyline
There are only two days left to be entered to win a trip for two to one of our favorite cities! Become a Colossal Member, and you could enjoy a summer weekend in Philly, wandering through Magic Gardens, touringParadigm Gallery, and so much more.
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chromatic light blankets a parking garage by Liz West
chromatic light blankets a parking garage by Liz West
a child dances amid chromatic light blanketing a parking garage by Liz West
What does it feel like to be inside a rainbow? Liz West takes this question as a starting point for her Bristol parking garage installation.
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If you’ve been thinking about becoming a Colossal Member, now is the time. We’re giving away a trip for two to Philadelphia for an art-filled summer vacation (including a private tour of the five-story Paradigm Gallery), and we promise you don’t want to miss out.
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“For the past 10 years, this album has been hand crafted with one intention: a personal challenge to myself to create my best work."
Two sea lions interact in the water
These little pups won the Underwater Photographer of the Year 📸 See more of the winners today on Colossal.
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A giant inflated sculpture by Itamar Gov of a gray rhinoceros amid Romanesque church architecture
A giant inflated sculpture by Itamar Gov of a gray rhinoceros amid Romanesque church architecture
The rear end of a giant inflated sculpture by Itamar Gov of a gray rhinoceros amid Romanesque church architecture
You’ve probably heard the idiom, “the elephant in the room,” but what if yet another megafauna stampeded onto the scene? That’s where Itamar Gov’s installation comes in.
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the colorful yowie gift shop with tables, books, shelving, and more
a yowie hotel room
a yowie hotel room
After a day of museums and gallery hopping, keep the inspiration going with a stay at YOWIE, a creative base during your travels to Philadelphia. Join Colossal this week to win a complimentary two-night stay, private tours, museum tickets, and so much more.
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an ornate mask by Magnhild Kennedy with red fringe, blue beads, and other materials and a striped textile covering the body
an ornate mask by Magnhild Kennedy with gold and red details, and a patterned blue textile covering the body
With fringe trim and gilded baubles, Damselfrau’s masks turn disguise into decadence.
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Are we witnessing a time warp, a strange trip, or just a person who has stayed up way too late?
a detail image of a wooden chair with kudzu leaves and roots covering the back and legs by Joyce Lin
Joyce Lin, “Kudzu Chair” (2025), wood, kudzu vine, epoxy, cloth, wire, and paint
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An oil painting by Alex Hutton of a detail of a blue-gray rollercoaster
Even though Alex Hutton loves rollercoasters and water slides, you're unlikely to spot the artist hurtling down one of the rails himself. Instead, he renders the undulating structures in atmospheric oil paintings.
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a large cube of waste as a public sculpture
an artist hits one of three gongs in a warehouse
Since 2010, the Recycled Artists in Residence (RAIR) has supported artists engaging with waste.
One winner will visit RAIR during a special art-filled weekend in Philly. To enter, become a Colossal Member before March 3. See you at the recycling center!
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a white woman with blond hair stands underneath an enormous mask. a lush, almost abstract paper mask sculpture with tendrils , florals, and other intricate details by Marianne Eriksen Scott-Hansen
a lush, almost abstract paper mask sculpture with tendrils , florals, and other intricate details by Marianne Eriksen Scott-Hansen
a lush, almost abstract paper mask sculpture with tendrils , florals, and other intricate details by Marianne Eriksen Scott-Hansen
While she's known for enormous paper bouquets, Marianne Eriksen Scott-Hansen also creates these lush masks with the same techniques. She refers to them as self-portraits.
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A blue-and-white, ceramic-and-fiber wall artwork by Nicole McLaughlin
Nicole McLaughlin, “Confluencia (Confluence)” (2024), glazed ceramic, wool, and indigo-dyed fiber
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Mary Maka illustrates the lush environment of Sri Lanka 🌿🐵🌺
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