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Myth, Masks, and LEGO: Ekow Nimako’s Elaborate Afrofuturistic Sculptures

By Colossal | Kate Mothes | 3/17/2026 1:06 PM

Thousands of black LEGO bricks transform into fantastical Afrofuturistic forms. 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 Myth, Masks, and LEGO: Ekow Nimako’s Elaborate Afrofuturistic Sculptures appeared first on Colossal. ... Read full Story

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Matt Mullican at Peter Freeman Inc.

By Contemporary Art Daily | | 3/16/2026 8:00 PM

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Matt Mullican at Galerie Thomas Schulte

By Contemporary Art Daily | | 3/16/2026 8:00 PM

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Extreme Macro Photos of Insect Wings by Chris Perani Layer Thousands of Images

By Colossal | Kate Mothes | 3/16/2026 1:16 PM

The undulating surfaces resemble chromatic pixels, stained glass, or even beadwork. 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 Extreme Macro Photos of Insect Wings by Chris Perani Layer Thousands of Images appeared first on Colossal. ... Read full Story

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White Lace Proliferates Across Urban Spaces in Patterned Murals by NeSpoon

By Colossal | Kate Mothes | 3/16/2026 10:27 AM

Scaled-up needlework murals give new meaning to "craft corner." 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 White Lace Proliferates Across Urban Spaces in Patterned Murals by NeSpoon appeared first on Colossal. ... Read full Story

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Glenn Ligon at Aspen Art Museum

By Contemporary Art Daily | | 3/15/2026 8:00 PM

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Glenn Ligon at Hauser & Wirth

By Contemporary Art Daily | | 3/15/2026 8:00 PM

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[minna|منا]of us at Participant Inc. and SALMA SARRIEDINE

By Contemporary Art Daily | | 3/14/2026 8:00 PM

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Steve Wetzel at The Green Gallery

By Contemporary Art Daily | | 3/13/2026 8:00 PM

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Le lent demain at Air de Paris

By Contemporary Art Daily | | 3/13/2026 8:00 PM

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In ‘Life Forms,’ Janny Baek Imagines a Speculative Landscape

By Colossal | Joy Machine | 3/13/2026 12:01 PM

How do we conceive of change? With fear, excitement, or uncertainty? 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 In ‘Life Forms,’ Janny Baek Imagines a Speculative Landscape appeared first on Colossal. ... Read full Story

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A Visit to Tomás Saraceno’s Berlin Studio Delves into a Deeply Empathetic Practice

By Colossal | Grace Ebert | 3/13/2026 9:15 AM

A new segment from Art21 explores Tomás Saraceno's inherently collaborative practice. 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 Visit to Tomás Saraceno’s Berlin Studio Delves into a Deeply Empathetic Practice appeared first on Colossal. ... Read full Story

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Lawrence Leaman at Roland Ross

By Contemporary Art Daily | | 3/12/2026 8:00 PM

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An Hoang at Halsey McKay

By Contemporary Art Daily | | 3/12/2026 8:00 PM

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Longevity and Obsoletion Impress Upon Alexander Endrullat’s Intaglio Prints

By Colossal | Jackie Andres | 3/12/2026 6:48 PM

A whole new meaning to "printing from your laptop." 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 Longevity and Obsoletion Impress Upon Alexander Endrullat’s Intaglio Prints appeared first on Colossal. ... Read full Story

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Historic Architecture Emerges from Stone in Matthew Simmonds’ Ethereal Sculptures

By Colossal | Kate Mothes | 3/12/2026 8:20 AM

Carved marble and limestone reveal glossy, smooth interiors while highlighting the natural quality of the stone. 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 Historic Architecture Emerges from Stone in Matthew Simmonds’ Ethereal Sculptures appeared first on Colossal. ... Read full Story

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Zin Taylor at Quartz Studio

By Contemporary Art Daily | | 3/11/2026 8:00 PM

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Anna-Sophie Berger at art hall

By Contemporary Art Daily | | 3/11/2026 8:00 PM

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Spectral Birds Endemic to New Zealand Find New Life in Fiona Pardington’s Portraits

By Colossal | Kate Mothes | 3/11/2026 6:30 AM

For the Māori and Scottish artist, natural history specimens provide a unique and striking look at nature. 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 Spectral Birds Endemic to New Zealand Find New Life in Fiona Pardington’s Portraits appeared first on Colossal. ... Read full Story

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Luc Tuymans at David Zwirner

By Contemporary Art Daily | | 3/10/2026 8:00 PM

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Wild monkeys invaded Florida. Should people protect them?

by Science News | Mar 16 2026

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Myth, Masks, and LEGO: Ekow Nimako’s Elaborate Afrofuturistic Sculptures

by Colossal | Mar 17 2026

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CT legislators propose $40M relief plan to offset SNAP cuts

by CT Mirror | Mar 17 2026

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Sarah Michelle Gellar slays in ‘Ready or Not 2,’ reacts to ‘Buffy’ news

by NY Post | Mar 17 2026

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Brie Larson’s Self-Care Secret Weapon for Party Hosting Success

by thehealthy.com | Feb 26 2026

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Irish PM Micheál Martin visits White House for St. Patrick's Day

by upi.com | Mar 17 2026

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Early Portal Bridge opening ‘a feat of human determination’

by NJ Spotlight | Mar 17 2026

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Baltimore Ravens’ Derrick Henry Says the NFL Is “90%” Mindset: “We Know What Comes with the Job”

by thehealthy.com | Feb 03 2026

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Syrup spill closes California highway for nearly 9 hours

by United Press International, Inc. | Mar 17 2026

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Kiki Shepard's cause of death: Actress and TV host dies at age 74

by marca.com | Mar 17 2026

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Orlando Bloom wants $12M for the Malibu home where he hasn’t lived for several years

by NY Post | Mar 17 2026

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BlackRock: As Americans struggle to save for retirement, 71% back this Trump proposal

by Fox News | Feb 11 2026

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Scientists discover new heavy proton-like particle at CERN

by phys.org | Mar 17 2026

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Flying, crawling robots to boost US Navy readiness in $71 million Gecko deal

by Interesting Engineering | Mar 17 2026

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Ukraine, allies seek support against Russia as Iran war shifts focus

by Global News | Mar 17 2026

Word of the Day

Erin go bragh

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for March 17, 2026 is:

Erin go bragh • \air-un-guh-BRAW\ • phrase

Erin go bragh is an Irish phrase that means “Ireland forever.”

// They proudly waved the Irish flag during the parade, shouting “Erin go bragh!”

See the entry >

Examples:

“Dressed in full Irish regalia, Fitzgerald rode his horse, Jack, through the streets of Clinton every St. Patrick’s Day. Jack was also dressed for the occasion, with green ribbons on his mane and a green blanket with gold lettering, ‘Erin Go Bragh.’” — Craig S. Semon, The Worcester (Massachusetts) Telegram & Gazette, 22 Dec. 2025

Did you know?

March 17th is the feast day of the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick. In the United States, it is also the day of shamrocks, leprechauns, and green beer (and green everything else). Blue was once the color traditionally associated with St. Patrick, but the color green has several links to Ireland, including its use on Ireland’s flag in the form of a stripe, its symbolism of Irish nationalism and the country’s religious history, and its connection to Ireland’s nickname, The Emerald Isle. On St. Patrick’s Day, people turn to their dictionary to look up Erin go bragh, which means “Ireland forever.” The original Irish phrase was Erin go brách (or go bráth), which translates literally as “Ireland till doomsday.” It’s an expression of loyalty and devotion that first appeared in English during the late 18th-century Irish rebellion against the British.

Myth, Masks, and LEGO: Ekow Nimako’s Elaborate Afrofuturistic Sculptures

Matt Mullican at Peter Freeman Inc.

Matt Mullican at Galerie Thomas Schulte

Extreme Macro Photos of Insect Wings by Chris Perani Layer Thousands of Images

White Lace Proliferates Across Urban Spaces in Patterned Murals by NeSpoon

Glenn Ligon at Aspen Art Museum

Glenn Ligon at Hauser & Wirth

[minna|منا]of us at Participant Inc. and SALMA SARRIEDINE

Steve Wetzel at The Green Gallery

Le lent demain at Air de Paris

In ‘Life Forms,’ Janny Baek Imagines a Speculative Landscape

A Visit to Tomás Saraceno’s Berlin Studio Delves into a Deeply Empathetic Practice

Lawrence Leaman at Roland Ross

An Hoang at Halsey McKay

Longevity and Obsoletion Impress Upon Alexander Endrullat’s Intaglio Prints

Historic Architecture Emerges from Stone in Matthew Simmonds’ Ethereal Sculptures

Zin Taylor at Quartz Studio

Anna-Sophie Berger at art hall

Spectral Birds Endemic to New Zealand Find New Life in Fiona Pardington’s Portraits

Luc Tuymans at David Zwirner

Wild monkeys invaded Florida. Should people protect them?

Myth, Masks, and LEGO: Ekow Nimako’s Elaborate Afrofuturistic Sculptures

CT legislators propose $40M relief plan to offset SNAP cuts

Sarah Michelle Gellar slays in ‘Ready or Not 2,’ reacts to ‘Buffy’ news

Brie Larson’s Self-Care Secret Weapon for Party Hosting Success

Irish PM Micheál Martin visits White House for St. Patrick's Day

Early Portal Bridge opening ‘a feat of human determination’

Baltimore Ravens’ Derrick Henry Says the NFL Is “90%” Mindset: “We Know What Comes with the Job”

Syrup spill closes California highway for nearly 9 hours

Kiki Shepard's cause of death: Actress and TV host dies at age 74

Orlando Bloom wants $12M for the Malibu home where he hasn’t lived for several years

BlackRock: As Americans struggle to save for retirement, 71% back this Trump proposal

Scientists discover new heavy proton-like particle at CERN

Flying, crawling robots to boost US Navy readiness in $71 million Gecko deal

Ukraine, allies seek support against Russia as Iran war shifts focus

Word of the Day

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