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Snake portraits, vintage cameras, and a macramé workshop. [View email in browser](=.cbEoRnolOY3uDPBTVDtSVCBND29fe0L4EvwmZ8865Lg) [The best of the week in art & visual culture](=.izNiSHi5IAYCB_tS620NepbUz8tvg3STrvJVacw2GLU) Expressive Snake Portraits by Ben Simon Rehn Capture Serpentine Elegance in Brilliant Hues [A photograph of a snake in some foliage](=.6TBgvaj_bl5b4Auoj9GAJynngCALYMTn7Rfrru09Y5Y) More than 3,000 species of snakes can be found on our planet, slithering through vastly different ecosystems and exhibiting an extraordinary range of colors, patterns, and sizes. Photographer [Ben Simon Rehn](=.IjxQZJ0fB0-rc04D-ZjLCiqF9aOsEXgDclpc1InV27k), who is interested in drawing connections between humans and nature, kindles empathy in a series of expressive serpent portraits. [See more](=.xAggG_aQd1n3j2Y2rCObqEikmeXghvSEv_WZaNQt-b4) Sponsor MPB Simplifies Buying, Selling, and Trading Used Photo and Video Gear [A photograph of a hand holding a camera lens](=.cjhnE8zkJ2gO9S8U-iyToQxgekE4aSO42Hq00aP6-nc) Photography changes people. It expresses emotion in a way words cannot. That’s why [MPB](=.x3StxO8XjiKH3wx2-LzSFaJbtZhYr7x6mJjjwd7NCns) strives to make photography more affordable and accessible for all. Founded by Matt Barker in 2011, MPB is the largest global platform to buy, sell, and trade used photo and video gear. The platform makes it easy to compare, filter, and shop thousands of items. MPB recirculates over 350,000 items annually and adds over 1,000 products to the website each week. [Find your new gear](=.15TvwsqzyCpS2OWQYu7bNaSKJKnlBn7rw0pbJaKjYQs) Bulbous Inflatable Installations by Steve Messam Interact with Historic Architecture and Landscapes [Two installations by Steve Messam of inflatable spikes protruding from a Neoclassical facade (top) and around a sculpture (bottom).](=.kZI5288w6j7C3g4Nsn1AwlCzmVpARVeNz_ODV03z7DM) U.K.-based artist [Steve Messam](=.O-Mts4QFfc0QWHU-GPtlA0zc0-3GUKdtAJ5Pq4tIg-A) is known for his artistic interventions in the landscape, reinterpreting historical monuments, buildings, or rural areas with bold, ephemeral installations. Often inflated, his works reimagine or disrupt perceptions of our surroundings and impact how people move around and through them. [See more](=.ywNpbxV4x576ew3rSqi84CBr02NWCTkQJIHgut94N2g) Evoking Coral, Grass Roots Are Grown into Compostable Garments and Functional Objects [A design for a top made from grass roots](=.0PgkB-HgdTTzgKETwoeEvVPSh8rWh35jFNV66oDUH1o) Fashion is notorious for its astounding impact on the planet. As some designers try to steer the industry toward a more ethical, sustainable future, materials are often front of mind, including for [Zena Holloway](=.RApXFk4z6Rlg_fKgoIVgdSdAeftIq87H6_JRMg9YYjE), who recently released a collection of garments and objects grown from grass roots. [See more](=.ogJXMPonJJNSjjzlrxpqFFf0ieSA0OBYVjrZTdvqfwU) A Whirlwind Timelapse Comprised Entirely of Google Street View Images Circles the Globe [A gif of scenes from a timelapse comprised of Google Street Views](=.O5v62h1KxWpUIG0CuBbe8kEFDfr3t6Ogaq_nxkrTGt8) From the halls of the Museu Nacional de Belas Artes in Rio de Janeiro to the Hamburg Canals and the craggy landscape of Mont Blanc, a short film by [Adam Chitayat](=.XgTbddds2mjXQQJoqFV1yxBHBizFCFGCRAdlN6kOInc) adventures around the world in a dizzying sequence. [Watch now](=.myIWzT5WdhNDPQav8_6nEgd9owBd8dw292lv4kHVKD0) An M.C. Escher-Inspired Series by Parth Kothekar Distorts Perspectives With Single Sheets of Paper [An intricate, optical paper cut](=.Ho18I_WYX0ZD-hwYIUwBJw7ubvXjE_KmGxM1qKpBXws) Harnessing the captivating power of pattern and mathematic principles, [Parth Kothekar](=.Y7B2W4ARh1ynd8cmTG6yZO6eGYzj2fAEONaMXzyk-pU) cuts meticulously deceptive works from single sheets of paper. [See more](=.T1PV8dJjzGWV9sl-dToDIfXEJ6q9qAbVpxmL6Km0Ppw) Centering on Moments of Familiar Intimacy, {NAME} Lee’s Photos Capture Black Life Throughout the ’80s American South [A photograph by {NAME} Lee of two young Black boys in the American South](=.7kyYALudF5ArBOfDYQaXGxWAD_tjqjRWSuvmhqfPixE) In 1983, [{NAME} Lee](=.S6MOGz_KnvDnejNTUiyOVdJQMOhTzWNI4q533lfECpI) took a road trip through the American South that blossomed into a seven-year project capturing images from Black Southern Americans’ everyday lives. [See more](=.lQugI08z6P55D2Fv-UyArs-IpiYEz2wlZfCguoXTs90) Learn Essential Macramé Basics from Artist Agnes Hansella in our Next Colossal Workshop [A rainbow macrame piece by Agnes Hansella](=.PqVnUFvEPeQXXJWdJhBb3vYEPPWaHeSehAEeUJQBElE) Join [Agnes Hansella](=.h5kXgWphCZ3esjRd8I7GMDT5q-Pzj8CruMUlpi21pbo) and Colossal for a workshop on macramé! During our hour-long session, Hansella will teach beginning techniques for crafting a miniature piece. She will also share tips for utilizing basic methods to create a larger-scale work. Hansella is a self-taught textile artist focusing on macramé and has worked with the medium in numerous colors and sizes. She will join us live from Jakarta for this hybrid workshop utilizing partially pre-recorded instruction. Don't forget, if you're a [Colossal Member](=.O_-w5dzU6BFXwCHoNvMMLqMWw1GzvZ1ebv9NELdZu6Q), use the code in your account for $5 off. [Register today!](=.XMsynQGGxix39-oDk71a50W6ANA16Kz2UsAlOGV_Nxk) [Share to Facebook](=.wMjBVan8QndxL47GcZSCgXrfp8AnWmymnnFNkf6SrGM) [Share to Facebook](=.84yyUjRR3Rhvo_IxOzt0s6Hyx9yTMGyrqUxOd5daU0A) [Share to Twitter](=.ZqmhIlSUgLWKSkU0R547T5g_RsaBki4YI_GbVBnITf4) [Share to Twitter](=.RENeEVB9gPNqL6Zf9CS875nqL-xCJ_ZlNpf8YXRDnWI) [Forward email](=.39uiKlmEhYWFSk_0akxJhJzjUE8sRciBBnI6nY6_OLI) [Forward email](=.pDKmZh7dd1AVpNeP8SoSBpukkouUOkfT2w2DnvsWZE8) Today's Best of the Week was edited by Kate Mothes. 🪴 Colossal 6177 N. 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