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Arctic auroras, voluminous vessels, and dainty driftwood. [View in browser]( [Colossal]( Vivid Photographs by Cari Letelier Follow the Aurora Borealis Across Iceland’s Night Sky [A photograph of the aurora borealis over the Arctic Henge in Iceland.]( Photographer [Cari Letelier]( took advantage of Iceland’s position just a few degrees south of the Arctic Circle to capture vibrant images of the auroras as they traversed the skies above waterfalls and icy expanses. [See more]( Sponsor .able Journal Publishes Research Through Images [François-Joseph Lapointe, “Microbiome Selfies” (2014-2020). Image courtesy of François-Joseph Lapointe]( The complexity of the world today—with emergencies related to climate, health, migration, and more—demands that we bring together all the available tools and disciplines for reflection and action. How can we go beyond text in communicating findings at the intersections of art, design, and science? The traditional methodologies and formats of journal articles are not always adapted to research that explores sensorial and singular forms. [.able Journal]( is the result of observing this limitation, reinventing the publication form by making research accessible through images. Free of charge and distributed on numerous platforms, media, and devices—including formats specifically adapted for social media—the journal gives immediate access to visual essays and creates multiple entry points for all to access research in the arts, design, and sciences. [Learn more]( Clara Holt Reimagines Ancient Myths and Decorative Traditions in Vivid Ceramic Vessels [Terracotta vessels by Clara Holt with blue narrative illustrations around them.]( Drawing on the long history of Mediterranean ceramics, Italian artist [Clara Holt]( covers the surfaces of vessels, tiles, and tablets with playful, colorful narratives. [See more]( People Dangle from Balconies and Scale a Brick Facade in Leandro Erlich’s Disorienting Installation [An installation of a facade of a New York building with a giant mirror that creates an optical illusion of defying gravity.]( You don’t need nine lives to scale the side of this vertigo-inducing structure. The latest installation in [Leandro Erlich](’s Bâtiment series appears to defy gravity with a disorienting facade-turned-optical illusion. [See more]( Sponsor The Other Art Fair Returns to Chicago Featuring More Than 100 Artists [A photograph of people looking at numerous paintings on a wall at the The Other Art Fair.]( [The Other Art Fair]( is set to return to Chicago from April 27 to 30, showcasing its annual weekend of independent art, workshops, and community-driven exhibitions. Presented by Saatchi Art, the fifth edition in Chicago features 102 artists with an even mix of popular local Chicago artists, artists from around the globe, and female and BIPOC artists. With four days of the fair, there is something for everyone, no matter what your scene is. [Get your tickets]( In ‘Fragmented,’ Expansive Scenes Rendered in Ink by Robert Strati Emanate from Shattered Porcelain Plates [An artwork made from a shattered plate and ink drawings.]( When an heirloom plate crashed to the floor, rather than trying to glue the pieces back together, [Robert Strati]( had a more creative idea to preserve the spirit of the object. [See more]( Miniature Figures Carved in Wood Cradle Colorful Silk Lace in Ágnes Herczeg’s Tender Sculptures [An intricate sculpture made from carved driftwood and lace depicting a figure with plants.]( Delicate silk threads laced around tiny wooden armatures compose intricate scenes in [Ágnes Herczeg](’s sculptures, using branches from fruit trees or foraged driftwood from the banks of the Danube River. [See more]( Recycle and Renew: Future Materials Bank Archives Hundreds of Projects that Emphasize Sustainability [Top: A figure standing inside a canopy made from woven recycled plastics. Bottom: A series of platters and vessels made from recycled pine needles.]( Placing an emphasis on the availability of different materials around the world for use in art and design, the [Future Materials Bank]( showcases sustainable, non-toxic resources found in a range of climates and various industrial processes. [See more]( [instagram]( [tumblr]( [facebook]( [pinterest]( [youtube]( [website]( [rss]( Today's Best of the Week was edited by Kate Mothes. 🧳 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](