Two decades ago, Halim Zukic purchased a 173-acre plot of land in a verdant valley near his hometown of Visoko, Bosnia and Herzegovina. He conceived of a retreat, where his love of nature and landscape design could open to the public. But it wasn’t until 2018 that the businessman and art enthusiast began replicating details…
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In ‘Keep the Kid Alive,’ Arielle Bobb-Willis Reaches for Exuberance
Color, movement, and sweeping, expertly choreographed gestures permeate the works of Arielle Bobb-Willis. The Los Angeles-based photographer blurs the boundaries between art and fashion imagery, rejecting “the notion that Black expression is limited—or limiting.” A slim monograph collects 90 of Bobb-Willis’s photos, highlighting her distinctive eye and bold, conceptual compositions. Published by Aperture, Keep the…
Spawning in Forests, Figures Pose as Human-Sized Fungi
Nestled in the thicket of bushes and trees, a cast of curious figures resemble a variety of fungi. Crafted by Riitta Ikonen and photographed on film by Annie Collinge (previously), the symbiotic project aims to nurture the relationship between human beings and fungal species. Disguised as human-sized mushrooms, a troupe of models rest on leafy…
Undulating Bricks Mimic Rolling Waves in a New Cinema and Coffee Shop by One Plus Partnership
In Haikou, Hanan Island, China, a strikingly contemporary, single-material design for a new cinema and coffee shop by One Plus Partnership Ltd. has risen from humble brick. Swooping overhead and swelling up from the foundation, the monochromatic interior of the Haikou Gaoxingli Insun Cinema & Coffee Bar is animated by light and shadow, a jack-on-jack…
A Star Is Born: A Phenomenal New Image Showcases a Stellar Nursery in Stunning Detail
About 200,000 light-years from Earth is the Small Magellanic Cloud, a relatively tiny galaxy containing several hundred million stars. At its edge is a cluster known as NGC 602, which has an environment similar to that of our universe in its early stages. Thanks to the James Webb Telescope, we’re now able to view this…
Whether Underwater or Up a Tree, Close-Up Photographer of the Year Delights in the Details
Showcasing incredible close-up, macro, and micro photography from around the world, Close-up Photographer of the Year (previously) has announced its shortlist for the 2024 competition. From flowing kelp to baby animals to itty bitty arachnids, the images highlight the diversity of life on our planet in fantastic detail. Jurors sifted through more than 11,600 entries…
Dressed to the Canines: Helga Stentzel Styles Playful Clothesline Illusions
The cat’s pajamas take on new meaning in Helga Stentzel’s fashionable menagerie. Working in what she calls “household surrealism,” the London-based artist styles cheeky illusions from socks, sweatshirts, and even onesies that, once draped over a washline, appear like a cow grazing in a pasture or a sloth hanging lazily from a branch. Her latest…
Pop-Up Letters Set the ‘Alphabet in Motion’ in Kelli Anderson’s New Book
As a communication designer, Kelli Anderson began her career in information design. “The act of data visualization is all about bringing facts from the abstract and numerical realm into the sphere of perception, so you can see them,” she says in a video on Kickstarter. “And I thought, why stop there? What if you could…
At 50, Nikon’s Small World Photomicrography Competition Magnifies the Minuscule
From seeds to slime molds to spider eyes, the foremost entries in Nikon’s Small World 2024 Photomicrography Competition (previously) illuminate details invisible to the naked eye. This year, jurors sifted through more than 2,000 entries from 80 countries. First place was awarded to Dr. Bruno Cisterna and Dr. Eric Vitriol of the Medical College of…
Emily Van Hoff Sculpts Facets of Color in Vibrant, Dimensional Quilts
For Emily Van Hoff (previously), the possibilities of quilts extend far beyond two dimensions. From geometric tapestries to faceted weavings and sculptural constructions, the artist traverses a wide array of textile forms. “I love giving my quilts more visual weight,” Van Hoff tells Colossal. “I like when they feel more chunky and object-like… So I’ve…