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    Art Historical Dogs and Birds Serve as Queer Avatars in Scott Csoke’s Emotive Paintings

    Csoke explores a wide range of queer emotional and social experiences, summoning emotions that range from grief to glee.
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    With 125 Volunteers, Choi + Shine Crochet the 12 Animals of the Chinese Zodiac

    Suspended above reflective surface mimicking a dark body of water, “Distance” comprises large-scale crocheted sculptures.
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    In Clay, Syd Carpenter Explores Nature, African American History, and the Land

    Carpenter’s work is on view in three concurrent exhibitions opening in January in Pennsylvania.
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    Mason Pott’s Bold Bouquets Take a Hyperrealist Approach to the Still Life

    Mason Pott’s new body of work captures botanical depth and diversity through tender paintings.
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    Myth, Spirituality, and Storytelling Converge in Ceramics by Chenlu Hou and Chiara No

    ‘What the Hands Remember to Hear’ opens next month at The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum in Connecticut.
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    Meticulously Stitched Leaves Transform into Tender Sculptures by Susanna Bauer

    Cotton thread and foraged leaves converge in a study of strength and vulnerability.
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    Our Favorite Books of 2025

    From gardens to nail art to artist-led activism, these books are the Colossal team’s favorites of the year.
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    Adrienna Matzeg’s Embroideries Serve Up the Nostalgic Charm of the Greasy Spoon

    Adrienna Matzeg captures the delights of a roadside diner in nostalgic stitches.
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