“My Wife Hates it When I Work From Home”

Art in Your Inbox: Best of the Week | April 21, 2020 [View this email in your browser]( “My Wife Hates it When I Work From Home” — Banksy Shares Rats Run Amok in his Bathroom from Quarantine Presumably quarantined like the rest of humanity, Banksy posted a few images this week of an artwork executed in his supposed home bathroom. [The installation]( depicts a mischievous pack of his signature rats destroying everything in sight. Massive Wild Animals Wander Russian Streets in Surreal Composites by Vadim Solovyov Artist Vadim Solovyov imagines massive rooks, penguins, and chameleons invading Saint Petersburg in [an uncanny new series](. Naps: A Sleepy Compilation Captures an Array of Animals and Humans Mid-Slumber From drowsy ducklings to kids fast asleep in the backseat, [a short compilation]( by New York-based filmmaker Daniel Mercadante gathers an adorable mix of animals and humans who are too tired to keep their eyes open. Neon-Illuminated Glass Orchids by Laura Hart Consider the Flowers’ Fragility and Resiliency Made of translucent glass, Laura Hart’s [brilliant orchids]( appear to be the paragon of delicacy: the fleshy petals and neon-illuminated columns are in full bloom, representing a fleeting stage of life that’s modeled with an easily breakable substance. Thao & the Get Down Stay Down Films a Synchronized Music Video on a Zoom Call Zoom has been having its moment as many companies’ platform of choice for virtual meetings and conference calls, but Thao & the Get Down Stay Down recently found [a more creative and amusing use]( for the digital communication tool. Copenhagen’s Distinct Architecture Knit into Color-Blocked Urban Landscapes by Jake Henzler Instead of writing or illustrating a journal to record his excursions, Sydney-based artist Jake Henzler knits colorful memories of urban landscapes into [huge pieces of art](. Humans Stripped Down to Their Circulatory Systems Participate in Urban Life Photographer Jan Kriwol and CGI artist Markos Kay's photographic series [Human After All]( positions the human circulatory system in the context of mundane urban life. Rob Woodcox's Bold Photographs Collected in Bodies of Light If you take a peek at our social media channels, you'll see some of Rob Woodcox's incredibly composed photographs. We're loving his recently released [Bodies of Light]( a book collecting his bold and energetic pieces. For an even deeper dive into his work, check out [our interview]( for [Colossal Members](. Our Etsy Pick: Resin and Sand Jewelry by Britta Boeckmann Australian jewelry designer Britta Boeckmann is known for her fusion of resin and sand, creating [pendants and rings]( that highlight the contrast between these two different materials. They have the uncanny appearance of waves crashing on the shore. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a [Colossal Member]( and support independent arts publishing for as little as 27 cents a day. Join hundreds of like-minded readers who are passionate about contemporary art, experience the site ad-free, apply for our annual grant, and get exclusive access to [interviews]( and partner discounts. 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](