The New York Times recently asked 10-year-olds about the future, and A.I. kept popping up—in both hopeful and dystopian visions. For artists, the worry is profound: could machines replace the uniquely human touch that drives empathy and connection?

For the past seven years, Colossal has championed the human spirit, bringing attention to overlooked and misunderstood artists. The magazine’s process—selecting images, writing headlines, and compiling a daily newsletter—is done with hands, not algorithms. This careful, deliberate approach supports artists and fosters a world that values human creativity.

However, Colossal can’t survive solely on goodwill. Less than 0.5% of readers contribute financially, and reaching 1% would ensure the magazine’s long-term survival. Membership is an act of generosity and a direct line to meaningful art, supporting the nuanced and messy, made only by humans, for humans.