How to Tell the Story of Extraction in Appalachia
Fia Backström explores this nexus of environmental degradation, disaster capitalism, and intergenerational poverty through embodied, compassionate, and durational research.
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Unusual Views of the Winter Olympics
Alan Taylor has shared a bunch of photos of the just-concluded Winter Olympics “featuring infrared imaging, vintage cameras, optical filters, digital composites, unusual angles, unexpected subjects, and more”. Two of my favorites: The first photo is of a curling match taken
Artists' Calendar Celebrates LA’s Everyday Landmarks
For 40 years, Nib Geebles and Abira Ali have chronicled the unspoken, day-to-day minutiae of their hometown in their beloved calendar.
“Antibodies harvested from the blood of...
“Antibodies harvested from the blood of paediatricians are up to 25 times better at protecting against the common respiratory infection RSV than existing antibody therapies , and are now being developed as preventative treatments.”
Inside Voice: What Can Our Thoughts Reveal About the Nature of Consciousness?
"Scientists and philosophers studying the mind have discovered how little we know about our inner experiences."
Activists Hang Prince Andrew's Arrest Photo at the Louvre
The unflattering photo of the disgraced former royalty was taken after his arrest last week for his ties with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
“What is the nicest thing a stranger has ever done...
“What is the nicest thing a stranger has ever done for you?”
Winter Storm Brings Art to a Halt in NYC
Museums across the city and the area will remain closed today.
The United States of Beauty
During her time aboard the International Space Station, NASA astronaut Loral O’Hara took a series of photos of the Earth from directly overhead. Seán Doran has stitched those images together into a gorgeous 4K video of a journey across North America, from San Diego to
Is Donald Trump Alive? Now, this is a site that knows...
Is Donald Trump Alive? Now, this is a site that knows how to write factual headlines, e.g. “Donald Trump is alive and ranting and raving about foreign interests infiltrating the Supreme Court that he created”. Take note, NYT.
A Rare White Whale Sighting Tops the 2026 World Nature Photography Awards
The competition highlights extraordinary wildlife and habitats around the globe. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article A Rare White Whale Sighting Tops
This Texas Teenager Is One of the World’s Most Feared Fighters. Don’t Expect Her to Talk About It.
"Not yet twenty, Helena Crevar is one of the most feared fighters in martial arts. What’s her secret?"
The hum of a grocery store’s freezers delights...
The hum of a grocery store’s freezers delights ambient music fans : “It’s like being in an electrical gong bath”. And: “The obvious reference is Brian Eno’s Ambient 1: Music for Airports.”
Detroit Institute of Arts Reinstalls African American Galleries at the Heart of the Museum
African American art history has often been underrepresented. “Reimagine African American Art” invites visitors to discover transformative works across two centuries.
Prisoners of Love: Until the Sun of Freedom
The only US presentation of this exhibition by renowned artists Basel Abbas and Ruanne Abou-Rahme is on view at The Bell Gallery, Brown University.
“A new ethic is quietly emerging among modern...
“A new ethic is quietly emerging among modern travelers. It is called Digital Silence . It is the conscious decision to share the art and the emotion of a place without giving away its exact coordinates… It is a radical act of conservation.”
Butter Tea
In this lovely short film , the traditional Tibetan drink butter tea ( bho jha ) becomes a bridge between generations, outreach across cultures, and a reminder of the value of mindfulness. From Clarissa Wei at Eater , more about butter tea and its place in Tibetan culture: I
A ripple of excitement pulsed through the crowd. Paul...
A ripple of excitement pulsed through the crowd. Paul Ford is blogging regularly again .
The folks behind Dark Sky spun themselves out of Apple...
The folks behind Dark Sky spun themselves out of Apple and have built a new weather app: Acme Weather . “We missed those days as a small scrappy shop. So let’s try this again…”
Join Colossal and Enter to Win an Art-Filled Weekend for Two in Philly
This week only, you could win a trip for two to one of our favorite creative cities. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article Join Colossal and Enter to Win
Inside Pompeii
We may know Pompeii for its destruction, but this intricate 3D rendering brings to life what a bustling city it once was - by Aeon Video Watch on Aeon
South Africa's Fiasco in Venice
South Africa withdraws from the Venice Biennale, Glenn Ligon and the color blue, and your guide to art in DC this spring.
Conservation’s prejudice
Ecology is pervaded by a nativist dogma against invasive species that distorts the science and undermines wildness - by Carlos Santana Read on Aeon
Sarcasm self-defeats
Sarcasm is an easy way to amplify feedback. It has two hidden costs: If you have confidence in your standing and your idea, then sarcasm is simply getting in the way, because it undermines both.
An Introduction to the Codex Seraphinianus, the Strangest Book Ever Published
Imagine you could talk to Hieronymus Bosch, the authors of the Book of Revelation, or of the Voynich Manuscript—a bizarre 15th century text written in an uncrackable code; that you could solve centuries-old mysteries by asking them, “what were you thinking?” You might be
Orcas and Ourselves
"Sea pandas or sadistic killers? These enigmatic creatures invite contradictory labels that say far more about us than them."
Thomas Jefferson’s Handwritten Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe
Here’s another thing you can credit Thomas Jefferson with: being the first known American to record an ice cream recipe. It’s one of 10 surviving recipes written by the founding father. According to Monticello.org, ice cream began appearing “in French cookbooks starting in the
Dostoyevsky on Why There Are No Bad People
"A true friend of mankind whose heart has but once quivered in compassion over the sufferings of the people, will understand and forgive all the impassable alluvial filth in which they are submerged, and will be able to discover the diamonds in the filth."