For Nicole Nikolich, throwback devices from the early 2000s like the BlackBerry, T9 phones, and Nokia’s “Bricks” are sources of reminiscence, play, and inspiration. She taps into this nostalgia through crochet.

https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2026/02/nicole-nikovich-crochet-fiber-cell-phones/

#art #craft #crochet

Lovely digital illustrations by Hieu Chau

https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2026/02/hieu-chau-digital-illustrations/

#illustration

A selection of dynamic, minimalist murals by James Reka

https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2026/02/james-reka-abstract-murals-street-art/

#art #streetart #murals #publicart

Donté K. Hayes, "Sweater" (2025)

https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2026/02/donte-k-hayes-ceramics-porcelain-sculptures/

#art #sculpture

In Los Angeles, Amoako Boafo weaves his portraiture into a life-sized architectural replica of his Accra studio.

https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2026/02/amoako-boafo-portraits/

#art #painting #installation

Michael P. Smith, “Larry Bannock, Big Chief, Golden Star Hunters” (1982)

https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2024/07/sacred-sites-library-of-esoterica/

#books #photography

Tomàs Barceló, “Auk Morai R"

https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2022/11/tomas-barcelo-futuristic-sculptures/

#art

In 'Freak Flags,' Victoria Dugger reinterprets Old Glory in glitter, fringe, and barbed wire.

https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2026/02/victoria-dugger-mixed-media-freak-flags/

#art

Through vivid color and uncanny compositions, Martin Wittfooth revels in surreal worlds.

https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2026/02/martin-wittfooth-surreal-paintings/

#art #nature

Which is your favorite? See the finalists and cast your vote for the 2025 Wildlife Photographer of the Year.

https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2026/02/peoples-choice-award-2025-wildlife-photographer-of-the-year-contest/

#nature #photography

Ragnar Axelsson's 'Where the World is Melting' documents communities amid indelible changes in the Arctic.

https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2026/02/where-the-world-is-melting-ragnar-axelsson-photography/

#photography #climate

Lovely LEGO works by Katherine Duclos

https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2026/01/katherine-duclos-painted-lego-bricks/

#art

On a promontory in eastern Portugal overlooking the Hispano-Portuguese plateau and the gorges of the Rio Erges, a spherical installation sits amid brush and old stone walls.

https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2026/02/atelier-yokyok-ninho-globo-schist-sculpture-installation/

#art #nature

In 'Latin American Puzzle,' Regina Silveira pieces together an evolving narrative.

https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2026/01/regina-silveira-latin-american-puzzle/

#art #photography #history