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Mosaic floors, laurel trees, and tiny cuttings. [View full email in your browser]( [Colossal]( Was this forwarded to you? [Subscribe here](. [a heron stands on a tabletop next to a pink ceramic teapot. a monkey and bird perch on branches emerging from a vase with japanese architecture painted on the side]( A 2,000-Year-Old Marble Mosaic Floor Emerges from the Sea in Italy //hello.thisiscolossal.com/ty/cl/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjIzNjc5MyxcImxcIjoxMjg5Mzg2OTg2ODEwOTE2NzcsXCJyXCI6MTI4OTM4NzI2NTIwNzg0MDYzfSIsInMiOiJiZmQ1M2M1MmU5MDZmMzRjIn0Archaeologists at the Submerged Archaeological Park of Baia uncovered a fantastic feature enjoyed predominantly these days by fishes: an ornate, [multicolored marble floor]( at the base of a collapsed villa dating back to the 4th century. [See more]( [a brightly colored chromatic installation of translucent panels around a central column]( August 2024 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists Every month, Colossal shares [opportunities]( for artists and designers, including open calls, grants, fellowships, and residencies. You can also join our monthly [Opportunities Newsletter](. [See more opportunities]( [a drawing on an indigo blue background depicting a deer with feathers in white ink]( Silhouettes and Surreal Drawings Echo Strife and Self-Preservation in Valerie Hammond’s ‘Dreamers Awake’ In Dreamers Awake, [Valerie Hammond]( alludes to Greek mythology while emphasizing the inextricable parallels between feminine plight and the transformative characteristics of nature. [See more]( [a figure holds up a billowing translucent quilt with an 8-pointed star pattern that shimmers in natural light.]( Vivid, Translucent Quilts by Wally Dion Stitch Together Indigenous Culture and Making Traditions �€œI considered the nature and tradition of quilting; impoverished craftspeople using tiny scraps of fabric,” [Wally Dion]( says. “I thought of a thousand tiny prayers and how that might look; invisible acts of respect and adherence spanning decades.” [See more]( [a towering ancient bristlecone pine with a thick trunk, sprawling branches, and various tones of bark ranging from light brown to a dark ebony]( In ‘Old Growth,’ Mitch Epstein Travels the U.S. to Capture Monumental Ancient Relics For photographer [Mitch Epstein](, the phenomenal resilience, scale, and lengthy lifespans of trees forms the basis of his ongoing series that captures remarkable stalwarts around the U.S. [See more]( [a tower game with gradeint blocks ranging from blue to yellow]( Stack Up the Spectrum 🌟 A set of vibrant blocks awaits you with a classic challenge. Master the art of balance with the [Gradient Tower Game]( from Block Design. Available now in the Colossal Shop. [Shop now]( [a collection of papercuts including a hen embroidered with pink and green, a couple in 17th century dress, a folded star, a fox, a bird, a woman on grass, and two corner texts reading ]( Hidden for Centuries, Rare 17th-Century Miniature Papercuts Have Been Discovered Under Floorboards in Hackney During renovations at Sutton House in the 1980s, construction workers pulled hundreds of objects from the floorboards. Findings included a series of [delicate papercuts]( made by schoolgirls, thought to have slipped through the cracks during lessons. [See more]( Join Us Today and Help Make Art Accessible for Everyone 💖 We rely on the generous support of [Colossal Members]( to keep newsletters like this free for everyone. Reader support allows us to continue publishing stories that matter while highlighting incredible artists around the world who may not be covered in the mainstream press. ➡️ [Become a Colossal Member today]( Add some art to your favorite feeds: [mastodon]( [instagram]( [threads]( [facebook]( [pinterest]( [Colossal]( [Newsletters]( [Shop]( [Advertise]( Edited today by Jackie Andres. 🍉 Opportunities image @ [Liz West]( Colossal 6177 N. Lincoln Ave. #314 Chicago, IL 60659 ✶ ✶ ✶ ✶ You received this email because you signed up on our website and are an amazing person. [Unsubscribe]( | [Update preferences](