Tag Archives: Art

Introspective Figures Navigate Surreal Worlds in Simón Prades’ Illustrations | Colossal

NOVEMBER 16, 2023 KATE MOTHES All images © Simón Prades Stories come to life on the page and introspective figures explore inner worlds in the dreamlike illustrations of Simón Prades (previously). His surreal scenes often feature silhouettes of people peering … Continue reading

Posted in Art | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Architecture Firm Builds Organically Shaped Offices in the Heart of the Mayan Jungle | My Modern Met

By Jessica Stewart on November 18, 2023 “Both the doors and the windows use patterns and shapes that could be reminiscent of tree leaves or insect wings from the jungle.” Nestled outside of Tulum, Mexico— in the heart of the … Continue reading

Posted in Architecture | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

Johann Johannsson peforming “Flight From The City” on KCRW

Icelandic pianist Jóhann Jóhannsson composes a range of elegant music from minimalist to baroque with cinematic overtones. We’re excited to broadcast a live session in which he’s joined by a string quartet on Morning Becomes Eclectic. Watch / Listen to … Continue reading

Posted in Music | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Palace of Catalan Music, a concert hall in Barcelona

Posted in Art | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Berndnaut Smilde Conjures Fleeting Nimbus Clouds as They Hover Indoors | Colossal

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 GRACE EBERT “Nimbus Kunstmuseum Hal” (2021).
Photo by Cassander Eeftinck Schattenkerk. All images courtesy of the artist and Ronchini Gallery For less than ten seconds, Berndnaut Smilde’s floating sculptures transform galleries, halls, and warehouses into uncanny spaces. For less … Continue reading

Posted in Art | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Jennifer Moses

Posted in Art | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

#WomensArt 💜

Posted in Quotation | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

‘A Real Birmingham Family’ sculpture by Gillian Wearing

Posted in Art | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Eco-Hack!

In an unconventional effort to save tortoises from extinction, a biologist wages a high-tech war against ravens in the Mojave, as shown in a documentary short by Josh Izenberg and Brett Marty. The story behind the film: newyorker.com/culture/the-new-yorker-documentary/can-you-save-one-species-by-annoying-another

Posted in Animal Behaviour | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

There was this tree in Wales that was 124 years old,,,

Posted in Art | Tagged , , | Leave a comment