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  • Here’s What We’re Excited to See at EXPO CHICAGO 2025 — Colossal

    Here’s What We’re Excited to See at EXPO CHICAGO 2025 — Colossal


    This week marks the beginning of Chicago’s art world Olympics as the largest fair returns to Navy Pier. From April 24 to 27, EXPO CHICAGO will host hundreds of galleries, site-specific projects, talks, and multi-disciplinary programming both downtown and across the city.

    To help you navigate, we’re sharing the artworks we’re most looking forward to seeing. And, if you haven’t gotten your tickets yet, use the code COLOSSAL25 for $5 off.

    1. Wangari Mathenge with Pippy Houldsworth Gallery (London)

    The Chicago-based, Kenyan artist will present a collection of vivid new paintings that speak to the immense amount of information generated through her intensive research process. Surrounded by books, plants, and brightly patterned East African Kanga fabrics, Mathenge’s figures lounge among objects that transcend colonial narratives.

    an abstract work of tiny rolled paper seeds with a blue and green section in the center surrounded by white
    Ilhwa Kim, “Calculative Flight” (2024), hand-dyed hanji paper, 132 x 164 x 13 centimeters

    2. Ilhwa Kim, Gordon Cheung, and Zheng Lu with HOFA (London)

    We’ve long been enamored by Kim’s roving, rolled-paper compositions that delineate dense pathways through broader expanses. Her dynamic works will be on view alongside Cheung’s decadent paintings and Lu’s stainless steel splashes.

    a portrait in purple of a woman with hair that wraps around her whole body
    Florence Solis, “Makahiya VI” (2025), acrylic on canvas, 48 x 36 inches

    3. Florence Solis with The Mission Projects (Chicago)

    Beginning with digital collage before moving to acrylic and canvas, Solis renders ethereal portraits of women infused with Filipino folklore. Delicate leaves and flowers entwine with coiled hair, while veils shroud the figures in luminous coverings, binding each with a protective, yet restrictive layer.

    a surreal landscape with blocky distortions and various levels
    Suntai Yoo, “The Words” (2024), acrylic on canvas, 91 x 117 centimeters

    4. Suntai Yoo with Galerie Gaia (Seoul)

    Fragmented, surrealist landscapes figure prominently in Yoo’s paintings, which frequently pair common objects like books, bicycles, and apples with Korean letters. The artist is particularly interested in metaphor and how distinct items interact to create meaning.

    a portrait of a young girl with a helmet on in front of a vibrant patchwork style quilt
    Desmond Beach, “The Guardian of the Small & Sacred” (2025), digital painting, woven Jacquard loom, hand and machine sewn pieceworked fabric, 47″x 47 inches

    5. Desmond Beach with Richard Beavers Gallery (Brooklyn)

    Mixing digital painting with patchwork quilts, Beach creates bold, forward-looking portraits. The Baltimore-born artist invokes the ways that trauma can be harnessed for resistance and collective solidarity.

    the torso of a knight with drippy fingers rendered in pink, blue, and gray
    Jimmy Beauquesne, “Phase 3. Knight of infinite resignation” (2023-2024), colored pencils on paper, hand-cut metallic frame, 62 x 41 x 2 centimeters

    6. Jimmy Beauquesne with Fragment (New York)

    Nested inside hand-cut metallic frames, Beauquesne’s colored-pencil works imagine a dreamy, apocalyptic world that drips with fantastic details. The nine pieces form a narrative of humanity’s transformation sparked by phantasmagorical change.



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  • “A Poor Sort of Memory” by Photographer Tracy L Chandler

    “A Poor Sort of Memory” by Photographer Tracy L Chandler


    Los Angeles-based photographer Tracy L Chandler documents her hometown in “A Poor Sort of Memory.” Set against the Californian desert and with reference to the words of the White Queen from Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland–“It’s a poor sort of memory that only works backwards”–Chandler revisits her past, not with the expectation that she will arrive at some sort of conclusive truth but, rather, with the understanding that she is venturing further down the rabbit hole:

    “As I revisit old hideouts in concrete washes and private bunks in rock formations, I am reminded of a past laden with trauma and my youthful desperation to find both a sense of belonging and independence. I would escape the morbid chaos of my family home and take refuge in the periphery. Now I return to these spaces to photograph. This land is strikingly beautiful but also feels both claustrophobically familiar and alien with dis-belonging. There is ambivalence as I explore this landscape. I contend with the conflict of the seemingly objective reality before me versus the subjective truth of my memories. I find myself chasing ghosts and evading monsters. I struggle to parse memory from fantasy and reflection from projection. As I work, I embrace this unreliable narrator and use the tracings of my history to craft a new loose photographic fiction.”

    Tracy L Chandler shared “A Poor Sort of Memory” with us via the Submissions section of our site. The project is currently available as a photo book published by Deadbeat Club.





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  • ‘Ukrainian Modernism’ Chronicles the Nation’s Midcentury Architectural Marvels — Colossal

    ‘Ukrainian Modernism’ Chronicles the Nation’s Midcentury Architectural Marvels — Colossal


    During the Soviet era, modernist architecture rose to popularity as a means to express power, prestige, and views toward the future following World War II. Across Eastern Europe, asymmetric details, geometric rooflines, circular footprints, monumental murals, and blocky brutalist structures rose in defiance of pre-war classical and vernacular styles.

    In Ukrainian Modernism, Kyiv-based photographer and researcher Dmytro Soloviov’s first book, the nation’s under-recognized mid-20th-century built heritage takes center stage.

    “Ukraine’s modernist buildings are an extraordinary blend of function, avant-garde aesthetics and ingenious design, but despite these qualities, they remain largely unrecognised,” says a statement from FUEL, which will release the book later this month.

    Soloviov chronicles a buildings that are often stigmatized for their inception during the Soviet era and subsequent neglect and redevelopment over time. In the face of the nation’s struggle to overcome Russia’s ongoing incursion, war continues to threaten historic buildings. Ukrainian Modernism combines Soloviov’s contemporary photos with archival images, exploring the breadth of the region’s architectural marvels.

    Preorder your copy on FUEL’s website.





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  • Land, Sea, and Wiry Trees Converge in 100architects’ Imaginative New Playground — Colossal

    Land, Sea, and Wiry Trees Converge in 100architects’ Imaginative New Playground — Colossal


    Through colorful squiggles embedded with games, trampolines, and sculptural trees, a new public park in Guangzhou, China, re-envisions the possibilities of play.

    “Wired Scape,” which design firm 100architects bills as an “an entangling forest of imagination and fun,” takes inspiration from the natural landscape to create a one-of-a-kind playground in a residential area. Trees resembling balls of colorful wire appear to spin out of the ground, and curvaceous green and blue forms reflect the interaction of land and water.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSOJyREz1f8

    Lively trees made from pipes spiraling around central cores serve a triple purpose as climbable structures, shade-providing canopies, and supports for a series of interconnected bridges throughout the park. The overall aesthetic recalls computer-generated imagery in video games or animation.

    100architects aimed to break away from traditional playground design and instead focus on the layout as a multigenerational space. Children’s imaginations are stimulated by myriad ways to jump, climb, slide, and run, while caregivers and parents have ample options for shaded seating with clear sight lines.

    Explore 100architects’ exuberant public installations on the studio’s website and Instagram, and check out more incredible playgrounds.

    an aerial view of part of an elaborately designed playground with blue and green designs on the ground and wire-like sculptural trees holding up bridges and play equipment
    an aerial view of an elaborately designed playground with blue and green designs on the ground and wire-like sculptural trees holding up bridges and play equipment
    an aerial view of an elaborately designed playground with blue and green designs on the ground and wire-like sculptural trees holding up bridges and play equipment
    an aerial view of an elaborately designed playground with blue and green designs on the ground and wire-like sculptural trees holding up bridges and play equipment
    an evening view of an elaborately designed playground with blue and green designs on the ground and wire-like sculptural trees holding up bridges and play equipment
    an aerial view at dusk of an elaborately designed playground with blue and green designs on the ground and wire-like sculptural trees holding up bridges and play equipment
    a nighttime view of an elaborately designed playground with blue and green designs on the ground and wire-like sculptural trees holding up bridges and play equipment
    part of an elaborately designed playground with blue and green designs on the ground and wire-like sculptural trees holding up bridges and play equipment





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  • Water Droplets Cling to Fluorescent Plant Spines in Tom Leighton’s Alluring Photos — Colossal

    Water Droplets Cling to Fluorescent Plant Spines in Tom Leighton’s Alluring Photos — Colossal


    water droplets cling to spines on a vividly colored plant
    All images courtesy of Tom Leighton, shared with permission

    Grace Ebert

    Tom Leighton (previously) is known for highlighting plants’ photosynthesis process by swapping their characteristic greens for otherworldly fluorescent colors. Often focused on the nightlife of specimens found around his Cornwall home, Leighton photographs in a manner that turns common species into extraordinary subjects.

    His newest series, Spines, expands on this trajectory. The macro images concentrate on the fine fibers cloaking stems and flowers. Water droplets cling to the surfaces as if the plants had just emerged from a heavy downpour. The glistening botanicals capture the surrounding light, while the thick dew drops add a glimmering, skewed view of the lifeforms that reside underneath.

    Prints of Leighton’s images are available on his website. Keep up with his latest projects on Behance and Instagram.

    water droplets cling to spines on a vividly colored plant
    water droplets cling to spines on a vividly colored plant
    water droplets cling to spines on a vividly colored plant
    water droplets cling to spines on a vividly colored plant
    water droplets cling to spines on a vividly colored plant
    water droplets cling to spines on a vividly colored plant





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  • OK Go’s New Music Video Is a Dizzying Kaleidoscope of 60 Mirrors and 29 Robots — Colossal

    OK Go’s New Music Video Is a Dizzying Kaleidoscope of 60 Mirrors and 29 Robots — Colossal


    Known for their elaborate performances almost as much as their albums, the American band OK Go just released a new music video that is very literally a hall of mirrors. Filmed in a Budapest train station, “Love” incorporates 29 robots and 60 mirrors that move in perfect synchronicity. The result is an endlessly evolving kaleidoscope that distorts reality and illusion, connecting the band and their surroundings through a trippy, impeccably timed production.

    To get a closer look at the making of this iconic video, check out the behind-the-scenes video shot from the perspective of each band member.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gz9BRl7DVSM

    an animated gif of a band performing with mirrors and balloons to create a kaleidoscopic effect
    a still of a man in a mirrored suit singing in front of mirrors
    an animated gif of a band performing with mirrors and spelling out the word "love"



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  • A Stunning Image of the Australian Desert Illuminates the Growing Problem of Satellite Pollution — Colossal

    A Stunning Image of the Australian Desert Illuminates the Growing Problem of Satellite Pollution — Colossal


    In January 2021, Joshua Rozells ventured out into the Pinnacles Desert in Western Australia, intending to photograph a star trail. But after shooting for more than three hours and reviewing his images, he realized that the light patterns he captured weren’t what he had hoped for.

    “There were satellite trails visible in almost every single photo,” he wrote on Instagram. “Instead of trying to get rid of them for a star trail, I decided to put the satellite trails together into a single image to show how polluted the night sky is becoming.”

    Stitching together 343 distinct photos, Rozells illuminates a growing problem. When Elon Musk’s SpaceX launched Starlink in 2019, 60 satellites filled the skies, with a race from other companies to follow. That number has now topped 10,000, with tens of thousands more in the works. SpaceX alone plans to launch 40,000 more.

    Rozells’ composite visually echoes pleas from astronomers, who warn that although satellites collect essential data, the staggering amount filling our skies will only worsen light pollution and our ability to study what lies beyond. Because this industry has little regulation, the problem could go unchecked.

    “Thankfully, astronomers across the globe have taken notice of this growing issue and are starting to speak up,” Rozells adds. “Organisations such as the International Astronomical Union’s Center for the Protection of the Dark and Quiet Sky are advocating for the regulation and protection of the night sky.” (via Kottke)





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  • Asafe Ghalib – BOOOOOOOM! – CREATE * INSPIRE * COMMUNITY * ART * DESIGN * MUSIC * FILM * PHOTO * PROJECTS

    Asafe Ghalib – BOOOOOOOM! – CREATE * INSPIRE * COMMUNITY * ART * DESIGN * MUSIC * FILM * PHOTO * PROJECTS


    For our third annual Booooooom Photo Awards, supported by Format, we selected 5 winners, one for each of the following categories: Portrait, Street, Colour, Nature, Fashion. You can view all the winners and shortlisted photographers here. Now it is our pleasure to introduce the winner of the Fashion category, Asafe Ghalib.

    Asafe Ghalib was born in Nilopolis, on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro, and has been based in London since 2013. They work primarily with the medium of photography in collaboration with the LGBTQIA+ community. As a self-taught artist, Ghalib has been exploring their own identity and relationship to the environment they inhabit, exploring photography as a way of survival and an opportunity to tell stories that are being neglected.

    We want to give a massive shoutout to Format for supporting the awards this year. Format is an online portfolio builder specializing in the needs of photographers, artists, and designers. With nearly 100 professionally designed website templates and thousands of design variables, you can showcase your work your way, with no coding required. To learn more about Format, check out their website here or start a 14-day free trial.

    We had the chance to ask Asafe some questions about their photography—check out the interview below along with more of their work.





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  • Nikolas Antoniou – BOOOOOOOM! – CREATE * INSPIRE * COMMUNITY * ART * DESIGN * MUSIC * FILM * PHOTO * PROJECTS

    Nikolas Antoniou – BOOOOOOOM! – CREATE * INSPIRE * COMMUNITY * ART * DESIGN * MUSIC * FILM * PHOTO * PROJECTS


    A selection of recent work by artist Nikolas Antoniou (previously featured here). Born in Larnaca, Cyprus, Antoniou graduated from the University of Western Macedonia in 2012, where he worked closely with professors and artists Harris Kondosphyris and Manolis Polymeri. As an artist himself, Antoniou is drawn to the various forms and expressions of the human figure. His practice is also dedicated to finding new ways of capturing the depth and meaning of human existence:

    “In my exploration, abstraction gradually took precedence, leading me to delve into the creation of abstract landscapes. This unexpected shift revealed to me a fundamental truth: amidst the chaos that surrounds us, I am driven by a relentless pursuit of balance and meaning. My recent forays into abstract landscapes have further solidified this realization. Through my art, I aspire to reconcile the disparate elements of existence, offering viewers a glimpse into the harmonious equilibrium I strive to achieve. Ultimately, my work serves as a reflection of this ongoing quest for balance and significance, inviting viewers to contemplate the complexities of life and find resonance within their own experiences.”





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  • With 60 Artists, ‘The Golden Thread’ Weaves Together a Survey of Contemporary Fiber Art — Colossal

    With 60 Artists, ‘The Golden Thread’ Weaves Together a Survey of Contemporary Fiber Art — Colossal


    The monumental textile exhibition that took over an 18th-century warehouse last spring is back for a second iteration.

    In the South Street Seaport area of Manhattan, The Golden Thread 2: A Fiber Art Show returns with more than 100 artworks made by 60 artists from around the globe. As with the first iteration, this reprisal includes eight site-specific installations that respond to the former mercantile space.

    colorful textile strands spill down in a gallery
    Tomo Mori, “(we) keep going” (2025), donated fabrics, used clothes and linens, acrylic and cotton fillings, and anodized aluminum wires

    Organized by BravinLee, The Golden Thread is a sweeping survey of contemporary fiber art encompassing a vast array of materials, aesthetics, and subject matter. Several artists connect textiles’ historical association with femininity and domesticity, including Ana María Hernando’s pair of cascading tulle works. Frequently working with the gossamer fabric, Hernando sees her sculptures as an act of rebellion in which “softness becomes less a discreet quality and more a function of power, both formally and symbolically.”

    Similarly, Diana Weymar presents “American Sampler,” a collection of embroidered, typographic works made during a five-year period. Created to showcase a woman’s skill and literacy throughout the 18th century, samplers have a long history as sites of feminine expression. Weymar draws on this legacy for this patchwork tapestry, which is part of her ongoing Tiny Pricks Project created in 2018 in response to Donald Trump’s tumultuous first term.

    Colossal readers will recognize several artists in this second exhibition, including Caitlin McCormack, Rima Day, Willie Cole, and Ulla-Stina Wikander. The Golden Thread is on view through May 16.

    a tapestry of embroidered sayings
    Tiny Pricks Project (Diana Weymar), “American Sampler” (2020-2025), vintage textiles and cotton floss
    detail of a tapestry of embroidered sayings dealing with womens rights and bodily autonomy
    Detail of Tiny Pricks Project (Diana Weymar), “American Sampler” (2020-2025), vintage textiles and cotton floss
    a delicate crocheted flower on a patterned shard
    Caitlin McCormack, “Babylon Rec Room,” vintage wallpaper on salvaged drywall with crochet cotton string and glue embellishment
    a textile work depicting a revolutionary-era court scene
    Ali Dipp, “Concession No 3 (Trumbull, Capitol)” (2024), manually stitched threads on denim jeans, 79 x 117 inches
    a patchwork elephant sculpture on the right with an umbrella like blue work suspended in the background
    Left: Fran Siegel, “Medicine Wheel” (2020), cyanotype, scrim, embroidery, sewing, string, and mounted on bar, 90 x 60 x 10 inches. Right: Manju Shandler, “The Elephant in the Room” (2024), mixed media soft sculpture, 6 x 6 x 9 feet
    a vibrant abstract, almost figurative wall work with a smaller work on the side
    Traci Johnson. Left: “Lil Femme,” yarn on cloth, 12.5 x 22 inches. Right: “Love Me in a Place Where There’s no Space or Time” (2023), yarn on cloth, 7.5 x 7.2 feet
    a vibrant abstract tapestry with threads dangling from the bottle
    Sam Dienst, “Clutter Conundrum” (2024), hand-woven tapestry with yarn, beads, paint, and felt, 56 x 57 x .25 inches



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