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[View email in browser]( | [Forward to a friend]( | [Become a member!]( Busts of Unabashed Women by Gerard Mas Are Sculpted with a Contemporary and Cheeky Twist Whether blowing a wad of bubblegum, sporting visible tan lines, or unabashedly digging in their noses, the corset-clad figures that [Gerard Mas]( sculpts are steeped in humor and wit. [SEE MORE]( Absolut Art Showcases Five Boundary-Breaking Artists to Celebrate Women’s History Month (Sponsor) In honor of Women’s History Month, [Absolut Art]( is making the artworks of five prominent artists more accessible through limited-edition prints. - New York-based [Zoë Buckman]( delves into themes of feminism, mortality, and equality. “The artworks that most successfully unpack the status quo,” she says, “are the pieces that invite people in and create a space for dialogue.” - Detroit-based [Tiff Massey]( creates sculptures and wearable artworks that draw on extravagant adornment in hip-hop culture. - [Shantell Martin]( explores her own identity as a queer woman of color, while offering affirming messages like “You are you.” - London-born writer and artist [Mona Chalabi]( is all about quality data journalism, and her work illuminates statistics through illustrations. “The ultimate goal,” she says, “is to make information accessible in as joyous a way as possible.” - Stockholm-based artist [Malin Gabriella Nordin]( works across mediums and compares her intuitive creative process to a game of telephone, in which the works shift in form and meaning. Learn more about these artists and explore a larger collection of works on [Absolut Art’s site](. [SHOP THE COLLECTION]( Interview: Ýr Jóhannsdóttir Explains Her Playful Approach to Design and How Mending Will Shape the Future of Sustainable Fashion Iceland-based designer [Ýr Jóhannsdóttir]( received considerable attention last year for her cheeky, slightly grotesque masks, a collection that exemplifies both her aesthetics and dedication to bringing others into her process. In this conversation, managing editor Grace Ebert speaks with Jóhannsdóttir about her lighthearted, interactive approach to wearable art, her commitment to making design accessible, and how she envisions a more holistic future for sustainable fashion. Thanks to the generous support of [Colossal Members]( this interview is available to all readers. [READ THE INTERVIEW]( A Monumental Bas-Relief Sculpture by Nick Cave Connects Senegalese and U.S. Cultures in a Web of Beadwork Innumerable pony beads, pipe cleaners, sequins, and objects gathered from two continents overlay a web of rainbow mesh that’s suspended in the U.S. Embassy atrium in Dakar. Installed in 2012, the expansive work by [Nick Cave]( is composed of amorphous swells and circular patches of multicolor netting. [SEE MORE]( Delicately Illustrated Tattoos Take a Whimsical Approach to Flora and Fauna Polish tattoo artist [Joanna Świrska]( who works as Dzo Lama, stipples fur and inks subtle gradients to create fanciful scenarios of backpack-wearing kangaroos, cycling cats, and whimsical masses of tangled flora and fauna. [SEE MORE]( An Enormous Mosaic Spanning 1,250 Hours of Exposure Time Captures the Milky Way in Incredible Detail Twelve years and 1,250 hours of exposure time later, Finnish photographer [J-P Metsavainio]( stitched together a massive, 1.7-gigapixel composite detailing every fiery burst and starry expanse dotting the Milky Way. [SEE MORE]( Subversively Embroidered Money and Penny Sculptures Question Historical Narratives Throughout 2020, [Stacey Lee Webber]( developed Insurrection Bills, a revisionary collection of United States currency overlaid with subversive stitches: flames envelop monuments, a wall is left unfinished, and an eclectic array of face masks disguise Abraham Lincoln’s portrait. [SEE MORE]( An Ambitious Project and New Book Serve as a Vital Nexus for Women Street Photographers Since launching in 2017, Women Street Photographers has grown from an Instagram community into a multi-faceted initiative supporting women in the field. It's now culminated in a new book edited by [Gulnara Samoilova]( that celebrates work from 100 photographers around the world. [SEE MORE]( [Instagram]( [Twitter]( [Pinterest]( [Tumblr]( [Vimeo]( [Website]( [Email](mailto:hello@colossal.art) [RSS]( This is the March 23, 2021, issue of our weekly update. Thank you for subscribing. This email is supported in part [by our members](. You also can [adjust your preferences]( or [unsubscribe](. Published with love from Chicago. 6177 N. Lincoln Ave #314 / Chicago IL 60659 ✶ ✶ ✶ ✶