Paris Musées Releases 100,000 Images

An addition to the public domain, microbe puppets, and animal-human hybrids. [View this email in your browser]( Paris Musées Releases 100,000 Images of Artworks for Unrestricted Public Use This week the Paris Musées added 100,000 digital copies of [its artworks]( to the public domain, making them free and unrestricted for the public to download and use. Join the School of Visual Arts Division of Continuing Education for Spring 2020 Info Sessions (Sponsor) Spring 2020 Info Sessions Courses begin January 27 School of Visual Arts, Division of Continuing Education From one-day workshops to semester-long courses, take the opportunity to immerse yourself and be inspired. Courses are available in the following areas: - Advertising - Animation - Art & Activism - Design - Film and Video - Fine Arts - Illustration and Cartooning - Performance - Photography - Professional Development - Visible Futures Lab - Visual and Critical Studies - Visual Narrative Find more information on sessions and workshops, how to register, and advice on courses on [SVA's site](. About School of Visual Arts [School of Visual Arts]( has been a leader in the education of artists, designers and creative professionals for seven decades. With a faculty of distinguished working professionals, dynamic curriculum and an emphasis on critical thinking, SVA is a catalyst for innovation and social responsibility. Comprising 6,000 students at its Manhattan campus and 35,000 alumni in 100 countries, SVA also represents one of the most influential artistic communities in the world. For information about the College visit [sva.edu](. School of Visual Arts, Division of Continuing Education [sva.edu/ce]( | E-mail: ce@sva.edu | Toll-free telephone: 877.242.7200 Tiny Organisms Escape Life Under a Microscope in Oversized Puppets by Judith Hope The familiar faces of friendly puppets like Kermit and Elmo are missing from Judith Hope’s enlarged [microbe creations]( of a bacteriophage and a tardigrade, among others, that magnify the world’s tiniest organisms. Animal-Human Hybrids Spotted on New York Subway in Surreal Paintings by Matthew Grabelsky Los Angeles-based artist Matthew Grabelsky is back with a new collection of [oil paintings]( of people with animal heads casually navigating the New York City subway system. Interview: Rob Woodcox Discusses His Boldly Energetic Conceptual Photography of the Human Form Our editor-in-chief Christopher Jobson sat down with [Rob Woodcox]( to to discuss his masterfully composed images of the human body, his deep commitment to social awareness in his practice, and his upcoming book Bodies of Light. Get deeper insight into Woodcox’s creative process by becoming a [Colossal Member](. Countless Hand-Scored Notches Comprise Aquatic Sculptures by Lisa Stevens Lisa Stevens designs heavily detailed [sculptures]( that mimic sea life and natural elements. Her small bowls are complete with ridges and plant-like protrusions, while her organ-shaped sculptures are teeming with seemingly endless dots and scores that imitate coral reefs, flowers, minerals, moss, and lichen. Portraits of Venezuelan Families Reframe the Harrowing Journey of Immigrants In his [Undaily Bread]( series, Gregg Segal photographs Venezuelan immigrants with the entirety of their belongings lying around them. The affective project shows a glimpse at what life as a Venezuelan refugee looks like, from the meager ingredients of their daily meals to the battered sneakers on their feet. Realistic Pillows Sculpted from Blocks of White Marble by Håkon Anton Fagerås In studios in Oslo and northern Italy, Norwegian sculptor Håkon Anton Fagerås uses a pneumatic hammer and other carving tools to shape blocks of marble into large white pillows. Slumped in natural poses, the [realistic pillows]( feature smooth folds and wrinkles that contradict the properties of the medium. 25% of All Colossal Memberships Purchased This Week Will Support the Australian Bushfire Crisis Last week, we reached out to artists across the globe and asked if anyone would be willing to donate their work, with a percentage of sales going toward the Australia bushfire crisis. More than 50 artists responded, and together, we raised thousands of dollars for multiple charities. We want to do more. This week, Colossal is donating 25% of all [new memberships]( to Wildlife Victoria. Become a member at any level before January 19, and your dollars will support the ongoing crisis. Copyright © 2020 Colossal, all rights reserved. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list]( [Mailchimp Email Marketing](