Skip to content
By using Twitter’s services you agree to our Cookies Use. We and our partners operate globally and use cookies, including for analytics, personalisation, and ads.
  • Home Home Home, current page.
  • About

Saved searches

  • Remove
  • In this conversation
    Verified accountProtected Tweets @
Suggested users
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @
  • Language: English UK
    • Bahasa Indonesia
    • Bahasa Melayu
    • Català
    • Čeština
    • Dansk
    • Deutsch
    • English
    • Español
    • Filipino
    • Français
    • Hrvatski
    • Italiano
    • Magyar
    • Nederlands
    • Norsk
    • Polski
    • Português
    • Română
    • Slovenčina
    • Suomi
    • Svenska
    • Tiếng Việt
    • Türkçe
    • Ελληνικά
    • Български език
    • Русский
    • Српски
    • Українська мова
    • עִבְרִית
    • العربية
    • فارسی
    • मराठी
    • हिन्दी
    • বাংলা
    • ગુજરાતી
    • தமிழ்
    • ಕನ್ನಡ
    • ภาษาไทย
    • 한국어
    • 日本語
    • 简体中文
    • 繁體中文
  • Have an account? Log In
    Have an account?
    · Forgotten your password?

    New to Twitter?
    Sign up
Colossal's profile
Colossal
Colossal
Colossal
@Colossal

Tweets

Colossal

@Colossal

Art, design, photography, and visual culture.

Chicago
thisiscolossal.com
Joined October 2010

Tweets

  • © 2019 Twitter
  • About
  • Help Centre
  • Terms
  • Privacy policy
  • Cookies
  • Ads info
Dismiss
Previous
Next

Go to a person's profile

Saved searches

  • Remove
  • In this conversation
    Verified accountProtected Tweets @
Suggested users
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @

Promote this Tweet

Block

  • Tweet with a location

    You can add location information to your Tweets, such as your city or precise location, from the web and via third-party applications. You always have the option to delete your Tweet location history. Learn more

    Your lists

    Create a new list


    Under 100 characters, optional

    Privacy

    Copy link to Tweet

    Embed this Tweet

    Embed this Video

    Add this Tweet to your website by copying the code below. Learn more

    Add this video to your website by copying the code below. Learn more

    Hmm, there was a problem reaching the server.

    By embedding Twitter content in your website or app, you are agreeing to the Twitter Developer Agreement and Developer Policy.

    Preview

    Why you're seeing this ad

    Log in to Twitter

    · Forgotten your password?
    Don't have an account? Sign up »

    Sign up for Twitter

    Not on Twitter? Sign up, tune into the things you care about, and get updates as they happen.

    Sign up
    Have an account? Log In »

    Two-way (sending and receiving) short codes:

    Country Code For customers of
    United States 40404 (any)
    Canada 21212 (any)
    United Kingdom 86444 Vodafone, Orange, 3, O2
    Brazil 40404 Nextel, TIM
    Haiti 40404 Digicel, Voila
    Ireland 51210 Vodafone, O2
    India 53000 Bharti Airtel, Videocon, Reliance
    Indonesia 89887 AXIS, 3, Telkomsel, Indosat, XL Axiata
    Italy 4880804 Wind
    3424486444 Vodafone
    » See SMS short codes for other countries

    Confirmation

     

    Welcome home!

    This timeline is where you’ll spend most of your time, getting instant updates about what matters to you.

    Tweets not doing it for you?

    Hover over the profile pic and click the Following button to unfollow any account you're not interested in anymore.

    Say a lot with a little

    When you see a Tweet you love, tap the heart – it lets the person who wrote it know that you appreciate them.

    Spread the word

    The fastest way to share someone else’s Tweet with your followers is with a Retweet. Tap the icon to send it instantly.

    Join the conversation

    Add your thoughts about any Tweet with a Reply. Find a topic you’re passionate about and jump right in.

    Learn the latest

    Get instant insight into what people are talking about right now.

    Get more of what you love

    Follow more accounts to get instant updates about topics you care about.

    Find out what's happening

    See the latest conversations about any topic instantly.

    Never miss a Moment

    Catch up instantly on the best stories happening as they unfold.

    Colossal‏ @Colossal 28 Dec 2018

    Watch a conservationist delicately remove murky varnish and a warped wooden panel from an aging painting https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2018/12/conservation-by-baumgartner/ …pic.twitter.com/xDAGDR2BS7

    9:54 am - 28 Dec 2018
    • 601 Retweets
    • 2,164 Likes
    • Lara Tanner DeLovely Okoye 💪🏾 Siana  Emery bucky Louise 加賀 昌子 ohachi / おはち DiDi Turley house wife art
    24 replies . 601 retweets 2,164 likes
      1. New conversation
      2. Tom Boland‏ @TomBoland2 28 Dec 2018
        Replying to @Colossal

        pic.twitter.com/DKkqpINeyP

        1 reply . 3 retweets 53 likes
      3. 1 more reply
      1. New conversation
      2. NoAchievement4U  🌊 ❄️ 🔞‏ @NemaCystX 28 Dec 2018
        Replying to @Colossal

        That is strangely satisfying to watch.

        3 replies . 1 retweet 51 likes
      3. Melissa proud ❄️‏ @NiteniteMelissa 28 Dec 2018
        Replying to @NemaCystX @Colossal

        It makes me happy to think old art can be saved and maintained

        0 replies . 0 retweets 5 likes
      4. End of conversation
      1. New conversation
      2. BlueSphere‏ @StrngLilPlanet 28 Dec 2018
        Replying to @Colossal

        It's getting close to New Year's Eve, and this painting may be requesting a sacrificial baby. Use caution. You know who to call.pic.twitter.com/CSWv4laabL

        2 replies . 1 retweet 24 likes
      3. 1 more reply
      1. New conversation
      2. SamanthaJoe Baltes‏ @SammieJoeB 28 Dec 2018
        Replying to @Colossal

        @laurydoodle is Art Restoration Porn a thing? It is now.

        2 replies . 0 retweets 29 likes
      3. 1 more reply
      1. New conversation
      2. Frances_Larina‏ @Frances_Larina 28 Dec 2018
        Replying to @Colossal

        Do we really need to bring up the Sistine Chapel? /s

        1 reply . 0 retweets 1 like
      3. Stradlater‏ @beatsbystrad 28 Dec 2018
        Replying to @Frances_Larina @Colossal

        ?

        1 reply . 0 retweets 1 like
      4. Frances_Larina‏ @Frances_Larina 28 Dec 2018
        Replying to @beatsbystrad @Colossal

        It underwent restoration in 1980-1994. Without consulting artists the decision was made to strip the varnish/clearcoat to "brighten" the frescoes. That coat, however also contained crucial intentional shading. IMO the ceiling has looked a bit comic book-like in comparison since.pic.twitter.com/xKpp8hAaHH

        2 replies . 0 retweets 2 likes
      5. Frances_Larina‏ @Frances_Larina 28 Dec 2018
        Replying to @Frances_Larina @beatsbystrad @Colossal

        But at least it wasn't as bad as what happened to the Ecce Homo painting in the Sanctuary of Mercy church in Borja, Spain. (The damage was actually done by an 80-yr old untrained fangirl, not Bob Ross)pic.twitter.com/c8L0a7ATYw

        1 reply . 0 retweets 2 likes
      6. Stradlater‏ @beatsbystrad 28 Dec 2018
        Replying to @Frances_Larina @Colossal

        Ohh Jesus

        0 replies . 0 retweets 1 like
      7. End of conversation
      1. Mark Demeny‏ @mdemeny 28 Dec 2018
        Replying to @Colossal

        This is absolutely riveting. Seriously.

        0 replies . 0 retweets 7 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this info to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. New conversation
      2. Tom‏ @anonbene5 28 Dec 2018
        Replying to @Colossal @beebigelow

        I wish I had known how to get hired to do that. Fascinating.

        1 reply . 0 retweets 5 likes
      3. bb‏ @beebigelow 28 Dec 2018
        Replying to @anonbene5 @Colossal

        me too.. came close during my book restoration years but, alas

        0 replies . 0 retweets 1 like
      4. End of conversation
      1. Christina‏ @OddlyUnromantic 28 Dec 2018
        Replying to @Colossal

        As an art historian I love watching the restoration process on paintings. I’ve seen a few of the Julian Baumgartner restoration videos and they’re so awesome.

        0 replies . 0 retweets 1 like
        Thanks. Twitter will use this info to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. David Mark Bradley‏ @davidmarkbradle 28 Dec 2018
        Replying to @Colossal

        Glorious to see in action, what I've always felt will happen. When the light is brought to bear on true Art.

        0 replies . 0 retweets 1 like
        Thanks. Twitter will use this info to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. New conversation
      2. Robert Cummings‏ @SquaredApe 28 Dec 2018
        Replying to @Colossal

        pic.twitter.com/QpcmsKLoB4

        1 reply . 0 retweets 1 like
      3. 1 more reply

    Loading seems to be taking a while.

    Twitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup. Try again or visit Twitter Status for more information.

      Promoted Tweet

      false

      • © 2019 Twitter
      • About
      • Help Centre
      • Terms
      • Privacy policy
      • Cookies
      • Ads info