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As we look back at the hundreds of remarkable initiatives, artworks, discoveries, and events we’ve chronicled throughout 2024, we’re continually awed by the creative work we’re able to write about everyday. It’s a privilege to be able to share so much creativity with you, and we thought we’d compile a list of our favorites.<\/p>\n
Below, you’ll find eight picks\u2014two from each of us\u2014that showcase just a few of the remarkable projects we published over the past twelve months. Many of these articles impart deeper context, delve into personal experiences through interviews, and highlight important stories that may have flown under the radar.<\/p>\n
You might also enjoy our readers’ choice top articles of the year<\/a> and Colossal’s favorite books<\/a> of 2024. Happy reading!<\/p>\n \u2014Christopher, Grace, Kate, and Jackie<\/p>\n Jackie’s Pick<\/em>:<\/strong> In \u2018Las Pelilargas,\u2019 Irina Werning Celebrates the Impeccably Long Hair of Latin American Women and Girls<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n For the last 17 years,\u00a0Irina Werning\u00a0has traveled throughout Latin America photographing women and girls for her ongoing series,\u00a0Las Pelilargas<\/em>, or\u00a0The Longhairs<\/em>. Shot in color and black and white, the portraits document a distinct cultural practice through an incredibly alluring, even surreal lens.<\/p>\n Grace’s Pick: <\/strong><\/em>The Home Studio of the Late Artist L.V. Hull Is Added to the National Register of Historic Places<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Kosciusko is a small town in the center of Mississippi with just under 7,000 residents. Known as the birthplace of Oprah Winfrey, Kosciusko was also home to the late artist\u00a0L.V. Hull\u00a0(1942\u20132008) who devoted her life to painting and assembling found objects.<\/p>\n Kate’s Pick: <\/em>Art and Science Set Sail in Schmidt Ocean Institute\u2019s Artist-at-Sea Program<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cThere are many ways to tell a story or to document and share research and discoveries,\u201d says artist Ellie Hannon, one of 54 artists who have embarked on a unique residency organized by the\u00a0Schmidt Ocean Institute. From slip-cast porcelain and painting to 3D printing and virtual reality, the storytelling possibilities are endless in the Artist-at-Sea program, which invites artists to work alongside scientists on weeks-long expeditions into some of the least-explored areas of our oceans.<\/p>\n Christopher’s Pick: <\/strong><\/em>Nadya Tolokonnikova On Pussy Riot, Life as Performance Art, and How Anonymity Is Her Strength<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n “People often don\u2019t think about how important a person who has a photo and video camera is. The action could be gorgeous, but if you don\u2019t have a good photographer to capture it, then it\u2019s just not gonna work.” \u2014Nadya Tolokonnikova<\/p>\n Nadya Tolokonnikova\u00a0created Pussy Riot in 2011 partly in response to\u00a0Vladimir Putin\u2019s declaration\u00a0that he would continue his reign over Russia. In 2012, when she and her collaborators undertook their now-famous performance at the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, she was infamously sentenced to two years in prison, vaulting the art collective to international fame. Grace Ebert, Colossal’s editorial director, spoke with Nadya over Zoom one Saturday in February, more than a decade since Pussy Riot\u2019s founding, her imprisonment, and her release.<\/p>\n Grace’s Pick:<\/em> For the Grieving, the Global \u2018Wind Phone\u2019 Movement Is a Lifeline<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Garden designer Itaru Sasaki lost his cousin to cancer just months before a 9.1-magnitude earthquake devastated his town, the small fishing village of Otsuchi. In an attempt to wrangle his grief, he decided to create a space for mourning in his backyard, one that would offer quiet and a symbolic connection to his loved one. He called it Kaze no denwa<\/em>, or \u201cPhone of the Wind.”<\/p>\n Containing photos and stories from the creators, Amy Dawson’s searchable map tracks more than 300 \u201cWind Phones\u201d around the globe, each individually installed and maintained.<\/p>\n Jackie’s Pick: <\/em>With Few Glimmers of Hope, the World Press Photo Contest Documents War, Migration, and Devastation<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n From Israel\u2019s ongoing assault leaving the people of Gaza in horrific destitution to a record-breaking surge of migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border, the last year has seen incredible devastation around the globe. The 2024\u00a0World Press Photo\u00a0contest gathers a profound and illuminating collection of images that approach myriad crises with compassion and clarity.<\/p>\n Kate’s Pick: <\/em>Marilou Schultz Weaves Computer Processor Patterns in Traditional Navajo Tapestries<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n What does Intel\u2019s Pentium computer chip have in common with Navajo textiles? More than you might think. For artist\u00a0Marilou Schultz, the ancestral practice of weaving melds with an unexpected contemporary source of inspiration. Merging analog loom methods with the patterns found on computer processor cores, Schultz entwines the histories of the Navajo people and modern technology.<\/p>\n Christopher’s Pick: <\/em>Todd Antony Chronicles the \u2018Cholitas Escaladoras\u2019 Summiting the Highest Peak in the Americas<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Originally meant as a pejorative term,\u00a0cholita\u00a0<\/em>has been embraced by Aymara and Quechua women, who have adopted the name as a signal of pride. Photographer\u00a0Todd Antony caught up with a group who call themselves the \u201cClimbing Cholitas,\u201d and a breathtaking series of images was born in\u00a0Cholitas Escaladoras.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member<\/a> today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article Our Favorite Stories of 2024<\/a> appeared first on Colossal<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" As we look back at the hundreds of remarkable initiatives, artworks, discoveries, and events we’ve chronicled throughout 2024, we’re continually awed by the creative work we’re able to write about everyday. It’s a privilege to be able to share so much creativity with you, and we thought we’d compile a list of our favorites. Below, you’ll find eight picks\u2014two from each of us\u2014that showcase just a few of the remarkable projects we published over the past twelve months. Many of these articles impart deeper context, delve into personal experiences through interviews, and highlight important stories that may have flown under the radar. You might also enjoy our readers’ choice top articles of the year and Colossal’s favorite books of 2024. Happy reading! \u2014Christopher, Grace, Kate, and Jackie Image \u00a9\u00a0Irina Werning Jackie’s Pick: In \u2018Las Pelilargas,\u2019 Irina Werning Celebrates the Impeccably Long Hair of Latin American Women and Girls For the last 17 years,\u00a0Irina Werning\u00a0has traveled throughout Latin America photographing women and girls for her ongoing series,\u00a0Las Pelilargas, or\u00a0The Longhairs. Shot in color and black and white, the portraits document a distinct cultural practice through an incredibly alluring, even surreal lens. L.V. Hull at her home in Kosciusko, Mississippi, in 2002. Photo by Bruce West. Image courtesy of the L.V. Hull Legacy Center Grace’s Pick: The Home Studio of the Late Artist L.V. Hull Is Added to the National Register of Historic Places Kosciusko is a small town in the center of Mississippi with just under 7,000 residents. Known as the birthplace of Oprah Winfrey, Kosciusko was also home to the late artist\u00a0L.V. Hull\u00a0(1942\u20132008) who devoted her life to painting and assembling found objects. Ellie Hannon works on one of her paintings on the aft deck during sunset on the Timor Sea around Ashmore Reef. Images \u00a9 Schmidt Ocean Institute Kate’s Pick: Art and Science Set Sail in Schmidt Ocean Institute\u2019s Artist-at-Sea Program \u201cThere are many ways to tell a story or to document and share research and discoveries,\u201d says artist Ellie Hannon, one of 54 artists who have embarked on a unique residency organized by the\u00a0Schmidt Ocean Institute. From slip-cast porcelain and painting to 3D printing and virtual reality, the storytelling possibilities are endless in the Artist-at-Sea program, which invites artists to work alongside scientists on weeks-long expeditions into some of the least-explored areas of our oceans. Image courtesy of the artist Christopher’s Pick: Nadya Tolokonnikova On Pussy Riot, Life as Performance Art, and How Anonymity Is Her Strength “People often don\u2019t think about how important a person who has a photo and video camera is. The action could be gorgeous, but if you don\u2019t have a good photographer to capture it, then it\u2019s just not gonna work.” \u2014Nadya Tolokonnikova Nadya Tolokonnikova\u00a0created Pussy Riot in 2011 partly in response to\u00a0Vladimir Putin\u2019s declaration\u00a0that he would continue his reign over Russia. In 2012, when she and her collaborators undertook their now-famous performance at the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, she was infamously sentenced to two years in prison, vaulting the art collective to international fame. Grace Ebert, Colossal’s editorial director, spoke with Nadya over Zoom one Saturday in February, more than a decade since Pussy Riot\u2019s founding, her imprisonment, and her release. A ‘Wind Phone’ in Evanston, Illinois. Image courtesy of Amy Dawson Grace’s Pick: For the Grieving, the Global \u2018Wind Phone\u2019 Movement Is a Lifeline Garden designer Itaru Sasaki lost his cousin to cancer just months before a 9.1-magnitude earthquake devastated his town, the small fishing village of Otsuchi. In an attempt to wrangle his grief, he decided to create a space for mourning in his backyard, one that would offer quiet and a symbolic connection to his loved one. He called it Kaze no denwa, or \u201cPhone of the Wind.” Containing photos and stories from the creators, Amy Dawson’s searchable map tracks more than 300 \u201cWind Phones\u201d around the globe, each individually installed and maintained. “The Two Walls” by Alejandro Cegarra, The New York Times\/Bloomberg. Image courtesy of World Press Photos Jackie’s Pick: With Few Glimmers of Hope, the World Press Photo Contest Documents War, Migration, and Devastation From Israel\u2019s ongoing assault leaving the people of Gaza in horrific destitution to a record-breaking surge of migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border, the last year has seen incredible devastation around the globe. The 2024\u00a0World Press Photo\u00a0contest gathers a profound and illuminating collection of images that approach myriad crises with compassion and clarity. “Replica of a Chip” (1994), wool mounted on wood, 120 \u00d7 146.1 centimeters. Photo \u00a9 Museum Associates\/LACMA. Image courtesy of American Indian Science and Engineering Society Kate’s Pick: Marilou Schultz Weaves Computer Processor Patterns in Traditional Navajo Tapestries What does Intel\u2019s Pentium computer chip have in common with Navajo textiles? More than you might think. For artist\u00a0Marilou Schultz, the ancestral practice of weaving melds with an unexpected contemporary source of inspiration. Merging analog loom methods with the patterns found on computer processor cores, Schultz entwines the histories of the Navajo people and modern technology. Image \u00a9 Todd Antony Christopher’s Pick: Todd Antony Chronicles the \u2018Cholitas Escaladoras\u2019 Summiting the Highest Peak in the Americas Originally meant as a pejorative term,\u00a0cholita\u00a0has been embraced by Aymara and Quechua women, who have adopted the name as a signal of pride. Photographer\u00a0Todd Antony caught up with a group who call themselves the \u201cClimbing Cholitas,\u201d and a breathtaking series of images was born in\u00a0Cholitas Escaladoras.\u00a0 Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. 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