Gentle Giants

Remarkable excavations, whimsical creatures, and healing acts. [View full email in your browser]( [Colossal]( Was this forwarded to you? [Subscribe here](. [an ancient Roman mosaic]( Archaeologists Discover an Extraordinary 2,100-Year-Old Mosaic Near the Colosseum In mid-December, the Italian Ministry of Culture released news of a remarkable find in the heart of Rome at the [Archaeological Park of the Colosseum](. [See more]( [A ballet dancer photographed mid-movement. The dancer wears blue jeans, white tennis shoes, and an orange shirt that says, ]( SPONSOR New York City Ballet Art Series Presents David Michalek visual artist and director David Michalek has put together an installation for New York City Ballet’s 2024 Art Series. "[SlowDancing/NYCB](" is a deep dive into the distinctive archive and style of a single ballet company that has become one of the most important artistic engines and creative mainstays of New York’s cultural fabric. The installation features hyper-slow-moving images of 20 of NYCB’s current dancers performing iconic moments from the company’s unparalleled repertory in celebration of its 75th Anniversary Season. Michalek’s work will be on view at three special New York City Ballet Art Series performances on February 3, 8, and 23. Tickets are $40. [Learn more]( [a small felted creature resembling pebbles sits among pebbles along the water.]( Shulyak’s Miniature Felted Friends Sprout and Smile with Joy Wool artist [Nastasya Shulyak]( felts a cast of curious creatures that carry one simple purpose: to bring others joy. [See more]( [A poster for Charlie Chaplin's ]( Thousands of Classic Films, Books, and Illustrations Just Entered the Public Domain From familiar classics to obscure treasures, thousands of books, films, plays, artworks, sound recordings, and more just entered the [public domain](. [See more]( [Flareon and Jolteon sculpted in metal]( Pokémon and Japanese Craft Traditions Unite in a Fantastic Exhibition of 70+ Works view at Japan House Los Angeles, works in [POKÉMON X KOGEI]( recreate the fantastical animated characters from Squirtle to Pikachu in ceramic, metal, fiber, and more. [See more]( [the artist wears a sweater felted with wool facial features, and reaches out to a character made of fabrics that sits on a chair.]( A COLOSSAL WORKSHOP 🐑 Your Sweaters Into Friends with Ýrúrarí’s Cheeky Needle-Felt Mending Our first Colossal Workshop of 2024 is approaching! During this one-hour session, artist [Ýr Jóhannsdóttir](, better known as Ýrúrarí, will offer insight into her process and teach the needle-felting technique she often uses in creative mending projects that transform sweaters into friends. All skill levels are welcome, so just grab a needle and some wool and join in. Seats are limited, so [register today]( to reserve your seat for January 27. If you’re a [Colossal Member](, don’t forget to use the code in your account to receive $5 off. [Learn with us]( [A giant flower in a pot smiles and three individuals tend to it.]( Marija Tiurina’s Vibrant and Relatable Murals Foreground Community and Care Netherlands-based illustrator [Marija Tiurina]( addresses self care, mental health, and other relatable topics in her large-scale wall pieces. [See more]( [two matches push against each other while another match lies between them. they go back and forth.]( Marvel at Tomohiro Okazaki’s Feature-Length Montage of Matches Performing Optical Tricks One recognizable everyday object is given the spotlight in [Tomohiro Okazaki](’s painstaking yet playful stop-motion animation. [See more]( Join Us Today and Help Make Art Accessible for Everyone 💖 We rely on the generous support of [Colossal Members]( to keep newsletters like this free for everyone. Reader support allows us to continue publishing stories that matter while highlighting incredible artists around the world who may not be covered in the mainstream press. ➡️ [Become a Colossal Member today]( Add some art to your favorite feeds: [mastodon]( [instagram]( [threads]( [facebook]( [pinterest]( [Colossal]( [Newsletters]( [Events]( [Advertise]( Edited today by Jackie Andres. ❄️ 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]( | [Update preferences](