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Colossal

Art and visual culture since 2010. 📍Chicago.

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For the better part of two decades, Irina Werning (@irinawerning) has traveled throughout Latin America searching for a specific trait: incredibly long hair. In her photography series ‘Las Pelilargas’—meaning “the long-haired ones” in Spanish—she chronicles a time-honored Indigenous tradition through a visual celebration of patience, joy, and cultural pride.

Read more about the project on Colossal.


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For the better part of two decades, Irina Werning (@irinawerning) has traveled throughout Latin America searching for a specific trait: incredibly long hair. In her photography series ‘Las Pelilargas’—meaning “the long-haired ones” in Spanish—she chronicles a time-honored Indigenous tradition through a visual celebration of patience, joy, and cultural pride.

Read more about the project on Colossal.


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For the better part of two decades, Irina Werning (@irinawerning) has traveled throughout Latin America searching for a specific trait: incredibly long hair. In her photography series ‘Las Pelilargas’—meaning “the long-haired ones” in Spanish—she chronicles a time-honored Indigenous tradition through a visual celebration of patience, joy, and cultural pride.

Read more about the project on Colossal.


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For the better part of two decades, Irina Werning (@irinawerning) has traveled throughout Latin America searching for a specific trait: incredibly long hair. In her photography series ‘Las Pelilargas’—meaning “the long-haired ones” in Spanish—she chronicles a time-honored Indigenous tradition through a visual celebration of patience, joy, and cultural pride.

Read more about the project on Colossal.


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7
1 days ago

For the better part of two decades, Irina Werning (@irinawerning) has traveled throughout Latin America searching for a specific trait: incredibly long hair. In her photography series ‘Las Pelilargas’—meaning “the long-haired ones” in Spanish—she chronicles a time-honored Indigenous tradition through a visual celebration of patience, joy, and cultural pride.

Read more about the project on Colossal.


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Kim Dacres (@kim_bo915) gravitates toward renewal and care, transforming worn rubber into expressive sculptural portraits. The New York-based artist twists and braids tired treads into sleek buns and rows typical of Black hairstyles, which she embellishes with gear-like crowns and jewelry made of metal bike chains. 

Read more about her new body of work on view at @charlesmoffettgallery via the link in bio.


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Kim Dacres (@kim_bo915) gravitates toward renewal and care, transforming worn rubber into expressive sculptural portraits. The New York-based artist twists and braids tired treads into sleek buns and rows typical of Black hairstyles, which she embellishes with gear-like crowns and jewelry made of metal bike chains. 

Read more about her new body of work on view at @charlesmoffettgallery via the link in bio.


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Kim Dacres (@kim_bo915) gravitates toward renewal and care, transforming worn rubber into expressive sculptural portraits. The New York-based artist twists and braids tired treads into sleek buns and rows typical of Black hairstyles, which she embellishes with gear-like crowns and jewelry made of metal bike chains. 

Read more about her new body of work on view at @charlesmoffettgallery via the link in bio.


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We’re thrilled to announce our next group show “Feel Free” featuring @hannaleejoshi, @jeremy_miranda_, @rachelahayden, and @paulinapizza! Join us at Joy Machine this Friday from 6-8 p.m. for an opening reception. RSVP in bio. 👀

◈ “Held Like a Flower,” by Hanna Lee Joshi. Gouache and color pencil on panel. 14 x 18 inches.

Please DM for collector preview.


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Abstract Expressionism, but with thousands and thousands of tiny beads! These dynamic works are by @liza_lou_studio.

Read more about her process at the link in bio.


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Abstract Expressionism, but with thousands and thousands of tiny beads! These dynamic works are by @liza_lou_studio.

Read more about her process at the link in bio.


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Abstract Expressionism, but with thousands and thousands of tiny beads! These dynamic works are by @liza_lou_studio.

Read more about her process at the link in bio.


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Abstract Expressionism, but with thousands and thousands of tiny beads! These dynamic works are by @liza_lou_studio.

Read more about her process at the link in bio.


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Only four days left to submit your work for the Hopper Prize! All media is eligible. Two artists will each receive $4,500, and four artists will each receive $1,000. Artwork by @hopperprize winner @j.carino.art. Submit here: www.hopperprize.org.

#artistgrant


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We’ll never get enough of Barry Webb’s slime molds

See more at the link in bio

@barrywebbimages


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We’ll never get enough of Barry Webb’s slime molds

See more at the link in bio

@barrywebbimages


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We’ll never get enough of Barry Webb’s slime molds

See more at the link in bio

@barrywebbimages


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Scenerium 2026 Art Award: Exhibition, Publication, Sales, and Global Promotion

Where will your art take us? From landscapes and seascapes to cityscapes and imagined worlds, Scenerium 2026 invites artists worldwide to capture the essence of place and turn it into a visual journey. Through natural scenes, urban energy, and visionary environments, this juried opportunity celebrates art that draws viewers in and places them inside the world you create.

Selected artists receive a smart online exhibition, Artsy feature, global promotion, catalogue and art magazine publication, press release, visitor engagement, editorial reviews, audience feedback, and exclusive awards.

🚀 Learn more and submit: www.gallerium.art/scenerium

⏰  Deadline: 11:59 p.m. PDT on May 7, 2026

2. Appealing Tides of Excess by Kimberly Marnell
3. Goodnight Kiss by Meaghan Troup
4. Journeying Inward by Julie Blessyng
5. Deliverance by Shirley Hathaway
6. Ice Blue by Gary Friedlander
7. Under African Skies by Lin Teichman
8. Autumn Waves by Michiyo Matsuura

#opencall #opencallforartists


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Scenerium 2026 Art Award: Exhibition, Publication, Sales, and Global Promotion

Where will your art take us? From landscapes and seascapes to cityscapes and imagined worlds, Scenerium 2026 invites artists worldwide to capture the essence of place and turn it into a visual journey. Through natural scenes, urban energy, and visionary environments, this juried opportunity celebrates art that draws viewers in and places them inside the world you create.

Selected artists receive a smart online exhibition, Artsy feature, global promotion, catalogue and art magazine publication, press release, visitor engagement, editorial reviews, audience feedback, and exclusive awards.

🚀 Learn more and submit: www.gallerium.art/scenerium

⏰  Deadline: 11:59 p.m. PDT on May 7, 2026

2. Appealing Tides of Excess by Kimberly Marnell
3. Goodnight Kiss by Meaghan Troup
4. Journeying Inward by Julie Blessyng
5. Deliverance by Shirley Hathaway
6. Ice Blue by Gary Friedlander
7. Under African Skies by Lin Teichman
8. Autumn Waves by Michiyo Matsuura

#opencall #opencallforartists


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Scenerium 2026 Art Award: Exhibition, Publication, Sales, and Global Promotion

Where will your art take us? From landscapes and seascapes to cityscapes and imagined worlds, Scenerium 2026 invites artists worldwide to capture the essence of place and turn it into a visual journey. Through natural scenes, urban energy, and visionary environments, this juried opportunity celebrates art that draws viewers in and places them inside the world you create.

Selected artists receive a smart online exhibition, Artsy feature, global promotion, catalogue and art magazine publication, press release, visitor engagement, editorial reviews, audience feedback, and exclusive awards.

🚀 Learn more and submit: www.gallerium.art/scenerium

⏰  Deadline: 11:59 p.m. PDT on May 7, 2026

2. Appealing Tides of Excess by Kimberly Marnell
3. Goodnight Kiss by Meaghan Troup
4. Journeying Inward by Julie Blessyng
5. Deliverance by Shirley Hathaway
6. Ice Blue by Gary Friedlander
7. Under African Skies by Lin Teichman
8. Autumn Waves by Michiyo Matsuura

#opencall #opencallforartists


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Scenerium 2026 Art Award: Exhibition, Publication, Sales, and Global Promotion

Where will your art take us? From landscapes and seascapes to cityscapes and imagined worlds, Scenerium 2026 invites artists worldwide to capture the essence of place and turn it into a visual journey. Through natural scenes, urban energy, and visionary environments, this juried opportunity celebrates art that draws viewers in and places them inside the world you create.

Selected artists receive a smart online exhibition, Artsy feature, global promotion, catalogue and art magazine publication, press release, visitor engagement, editorial reviews, audience feedback, and exclusive awards.

🚀 Learn more and submit: www.gallerium.art/scenerium

⏰  Deadline: 11:59 p.m. PDT on May 7, 2026

2. Appealing Tides of Excess by Kimberly Marnell
3. Goodnight Kiss by Meaghan Troup
4. Journeying Inward by Julie Blessyng
5. Deliverance by Shirley Hathaway
6. Ice Blue by Gary Friedlander
7. Under African Skies by Lin Teichman
8. Autumn Waves by Michiyo Matsuura

#opencall #opencallforartists


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Scenerium 2026 Art Award: Exhibition, Publication, Sales, and Global Promotion

Where will your art take us? From landscapes and seascapes to cityscapes and imagined worlds, Scenerium 2026 invites artists worldwide to capture the essence of place and turn it into a visual journey. Through natural scenes, urban energy, and visionary environments, this juried opportunity celebrates art that draws viewers in and places them inside the world you create.

Selected artists receive a smart online exhibition, Artsy feature, global promotion, catalogue and art magazine publication, press release, visitor engagement, editorial reviews, audience feedback, and exclusive awards.

🚀 Learn more and submit: www.gallerium.art/scenerium

⏰  Deadline: 11:59 p.m. PDT on May 7, 2026

2. Appealing Tides of Excess by Kimberly Marnell
3. Goodnight Kiss by Meaghan Troup
4. Journeying Inward by Julie Blessyng
5. Deliverance by Shirley Hathaway
6. Ice Blue by Gary Friedlander
7. Under African Skies by Lin Teichman
8. Autumn Waves by Michiyo Matsuura

#opencall #opencallforartists


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Scenerium 2026 Art Award: Exhibition, Publication, Sales, and Global Promotion

Where will your art take us? From landscapes and seascapes to cityscapes and imagined worlds, Scenerium 2026 invites artists worldwide to capture the essence of place and turn it into a visual journey. Through natural scenes, urban energy, and visionary environments, this juried opportunity celebrates art that draws viewers in and places them inside the world you create.

Selected artists receive a smart online exhibition, Artsy feature, global promotion, catalogue and art magazine publication, press release, visitor engagement, editorial reviews, audience feedback, and exclusive awards.

🚀 Learn more and submit: www.gallerium.art/scenerium

⏰  Deadline: 11:59 p.m. PDT on May 7, 2026

2. Appealing Tides of Excess by Kimberly Marnell
3. Goodnight Kiss by Meaghan Troup
4. Journeying Inward by Julie Blessyng
5. Deliverance by Shirley Hathaway
6. Ice Blue by Gary Friedlander
7. Under African Skies by Lin Teichman
8. Autumn Waves by Michiyo Matsuura

#opencall #opencallforartists


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Scenerium 2026 Art Award: Exhibition, Publication, Sales, and Global Promotion

Where will your art take us? From landscapes and seascapes to cityscapes and imagined worlds, Scenerium 2026 invites artists worldwide to capture the essence of place and turn it into a visual journey. Through natural scenes, urban energy, and visionary environments, this juried opportunity celebrates art that draws viewers in and places them inside the world you create.

Selected artists receive a smart online exhibition, Artsy feature, global promotion, catalogue and art magazine publication, press release, visitor engagement, editorial reviews, audience feedback, and exclusive awards.

🚀 Learn more and submit: www.gallerium.art/scenerium

⏰  Deadline: 11:59 p.m. PDT on May 7, 2026

2. Appealing Tides of Excess by Kimberly Marnell
3. Goodnight Kiss by Meaghan Troup
4. Journeying Inward by Julie Blessyng
5. Deliverance by Shirley Hathaway
6. Ice Blue by Gary Friedlander
7. Under African Skies by Lin Teichman
8. Autumn Waves by Michiyo Matsuura

#opencall #opencallforartists


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Scenerium 2026 Art Award: Exhibition, Publication, Sales, and Global Promotion

Where will your art take us? From landscapes and seascapes to cityscapes and imagined worlds, Scenerium 2026 invites artists worldwide to capture the essence of place and turn it into a visual journey. Through natural scenes, urban energy, and visionary environments, this juried opportunity celebrates art that draws viewers in and places them inside the world you create.

Selected artists receive a smart online exhibition, Artsy feature, global promotion, catalogue and art magazine publication, press release, visitor engagement, editorial reviews, audience feedback, and exclusive awards.

🚀 Learn more and submit: www.gallerium.art/scenerium

⏰  Deadline: 11:59 p.m. PDT on May 7, 2026

2. Appealing Tides of Excess by Kimberly Marnell
3. Goodnight Kiss by Meaghan Troup
4. Journeying Inward by Julie Blessyng
5. Deliverance by Shirley Hathaway
6. Ice Blue by Gary Friedlander
7. Under African Skies by Lin Teichman
8. Autumn Waves by Michiyo Matsuura

#opencall #opencallforartists


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A spring gift for artists! 💐 Don’t miss these opportunities from @hopperprize, @biafarin, and so many others. Find more via the link in bio.


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A spring gift for artists! 💐 Don’t miss these opportunities from @hopperprize, @biafarin, and so many others. Find more via the link in bio.


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A spring gift for artists! 💐 Don’t miss these opportunities from @hopperprize, @biafarin, and so many others. Find more via the link in bio.


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A spring gift for artists! 💐 Don’t miss these opportunities from @hopperprize, @biafarin, and so many others. Find more via the link in bio.


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Anarchy! Passion! Big brawls! These cats are doing it all.

For Léo Forest (@leo___forest), the lovable, independent, wily, and territorial creatures provide an endless source of inspiration for dynamic pencil drawings. He taps into the physical and emotional quirks of cats, from tussling pairs to individuals in the midst of grooming, scratching, or attacking. 

Read more via the link in bio.


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Anarchy! Passion! Big brawls! These cats are doing it all.

For Léo Forest (@leo___forest), the lovable, independent, wily, and territorial creatures provide an endless source of inspiration for dynamic pencil drawings. He taps into the physical and emotional quirks of cats, from tussling pairs to individuals in the midst of grooming, scratching, or attacking. 

Read more via the link in bio.


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Anarchy! Passion! Big brawls! These cats are doing it all.

For Léo Forest (@leo___forest), the lovable, independent, wily, and territorial creatures provide an endless source of inspiration for dynamic pencil drawings. He taps into the physical and emotional quirks of cats, from tussling pairs to individuals in the midst of grooming, scratching, or attacking. 

Read more via the link in bio.


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Like a miniature chapel with just enough space for one person to stand comfortably, Judith Schaechter (@judithschaechter) invites viewers to reflect on nature.

✍️ @katemothes

Read more via the link in bio.


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Like a miniature chapel with just enough space for one person to stand comfortably, Judith Schaechter (@judithschaechter) invites viewers to reflect on nature.

✍️ @katemothes

Read more via the link in bio.


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Like a miniature chapel with just enough space for one person to stand comfortably, Judith Schaechter (@judithschaechter) invites viewers to reflect on nature.

✍️ @katemothes

Read more via the link in bio.


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Like a miniature chapel with just enough space for one person to stand comfortably, Judith Schaechter (@judithschaechter) invites viewers to reflect on nature.

✍️ @katemothes

Read more via the link in bio.


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It’s that time of year again for @boschparade! June 18-21, 2026 in ‘s-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands. Prepare to be amazed, confused, dazzled, and inspired. Here are some of our favorite entries from 2024!

#netherlands #boschparade #hieronymousbosch


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Nothing and nobody is perfect. Imperfections can be found everywhere. From June 18 to 21, experience how these defects and shortcomings, these imperfections and flaws, can lead to fascinating discoveries and beautiful creations at the 2026 Bosch Parade (@boschparade). This edition’s theme, ‘Powered by Defects,’ pays a contemporary tribute to the large and small wrongdoings in the world.

Dedicated to painter Hieronymus Bosch, the Bosch Parade honors the artist’s fascination with the fantastical and absurd. Participating artists embody his philosophy and aesthetic with floating artworks uniquely created for the parade. This year, an international fleet of nineteen new creations will sail down the Dommel river at the centre of ’s-Hertogenbosch, where the artist was born and eventually adopted his name from.

Learn more about this year’s edition and programming through the link in bio.
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#BoschParade #netherlands


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Nothing and nobody is perfect. Imperfections can be found everywhere. From June 18 to 21, experience how these defects and shortcomings, these imperfections and flaws, can lead to fascinating discoveries and beautiful creations at the 2026 Bosch Parade (@boschparade). This edition’s theme, ‘Powered by Defects,’ pays a contemporary tribute to the large and small wrongdoings in the world.

Dedicated to painter Hieronymus Bosch, the Bosch Parade honors the artist’s fascination with the fantastical and absurd. Participating artists embody his philosophy and aesthetic with floating artworks uniquely created for the parade. This year, an international fleet of nineteen new creations will sail down the Dommel river at the centre of ’s-Hertogenbosch, where the artist was born and eventually adopted his name from.

Learn more about this year’s edition and programming through the link in bio.
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#BoschParade #netherlands


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Nothing and nobody is perfect. Imperfections can be found everywhere. From June 18 to 21, experience how these defects and shortcomings, these imperfections and flaws, can lead to fascinating discoveries and beautiful creations at the 2026 Bosch Parade (@boschparade). This edition’s theme, ‘Powered by Defects,’ pays a contemporary tribute to the large and small wrongdoings in the world.

Dedicated to painter Hieronymus Bosch, the Bosch Parade honors the artist’s fascination with the fantastical and absurd. Participating artists embody his philosophy and aesthetic with floating artworks uniquely created for the parade. This year, an international fleet of nineteen new creations will sail down the Dommel river at the centre of ’s-Hertogenbosch, where the artist was born and eventually adopted his name from.

Learn more about this year’s edition and programming through the link in bio.
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#BoschParade #netherlands


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Nothing and nobody is perfect. Imperfections can be found everywhere. From June 18 to 21, experience how these defects and shortcomings, these imperfections and flaws, can lead to fascinating discoveries and beautiful creations at the 2026 Bosch Parade (@boschparade). This edition’s theme, ‘Powered by Defects,’ pays a contemporary tribute to the large and small wrongdoings in the world.

Dedicated to painter Hieronymus Bosch, the Bosch Parade honors the artist’s fascination with the fantastical and absurd. Participating artists embody his philosophy and aesthetic with floating artworks uniquely created for the parade. This year, an international fleet of nineteen new creations will sail down the Dommel river at the centre of ’s-Hertogenbosch, where the artist was born and eventually adopted his name from.

Learn more about this year’s edition and programming through the link in bio.
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#BoschParade #netherlands


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Nothing and nobody is perfect. Imperfections can be found everywhere. From June 18 to 21, experience how these defects and shortcomings, these imperfections and flaws, can lead to fascinating discoveries and beautiful creations at the 2026 Bosch Parade (@boschparade). This edition’s theme, ‘Powered by Defects,’ pays a contemporary tribute to the large and small wrongdoings in the world.

Dedicated to painter Hieronymus Bosch, the Bosch Parade honors the artist’s fascination with the fantastical and absurd. Participating artists embody his philosophy and aesthetic with floating artworks uniquely created for the parade. This year, an international fleet of nineteen new creations will sail down the Dommel river at the centre of ’s-Hertogenbosch, where the artist was born and eventually adopted his name from.

Learn more about this year’s edition and programming through the link in bio.
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#BoschParade #netherlands


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