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Inspiring photo project by Abbie Trayler-Smith tackles the issue of obesity head-on

Creative Boom

Sheffield, 2012 © Abbie Trayler-Smith Shannon, age 15, watching her food intake at home. Sheffield, 2012 © Abbie Trayler-Smith Shannon was the central inspiration for Trayler-Smith's long-term project, 'The Big O' examining the issue of obesity in school-age children and young adults. Shannon, age 14, en route to school in year nine.

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First look: V&A’s 1900-Now gallery brings “the history of design to life”

Design Week

“We have sought to bring the history of design to life,” V&A senior curator of design and digital Corinna Gardner says of the museum’s latest gallery, 1900-Now. The gallery brings these themes into sharp focus. Black graphic designer Thomas Miller, based in Chicago, US until his death in 2012, is also featured.

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Cowboys, Gangsters, and Intellectual Humor: The Illustrative World of Glen Baxter

Design You Trust

His unique style caught international attention, and his first solo exhibition was held at the Gotham Book Mart Gallery in New York. Baxter’s captivating artwork has graced the pages of notable publications such as The New Yorker, Vanity Fair, and The Independent on Sunday.

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10 best artist and illustration agents in New York City

Creative Boom

With its rich tapestry of art galleries, publishing houses and media outlets, New York City is a veritable hub for illustration agents. The agency was founded by Mohamed Danawi in 2012. These behind-the-scenes champions of artistic talent serve as the bridge between artists and the industries that crave their creativity.

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First look: V&A’s 1900-Now gallery brings “the history of design to life”

Design Week

“We have sought to bring the history of design to life,” V&A senior curator of design and digital Corinna Gardner says of the museum’s latest gallery, 1900-Now. The gallery brings these themes into sharp focus. Black graphic designer Thomas Miller, based in Chicago, US until his death in 2012, is also featured.

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Riken Yamamoto Wins 2024 Pritzker Architecture Prize

Azure Magazine

The inviting serpentine entrance evokes the surrounding Tokyo Bay and nearby mountains, while many of the galleries are underground, providing those who approach with a clear, undisturbed visual experience of the natural geography. I sat in between,” he recalls. Yokosuka Museum of Art, 2006, Yokosuka, Japan. PHOTO: Tomio Ohashi.

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The Alternative Limb Project by Sophie de Oliveira Barata is where art meets science

Creative Boom

After almost ten years working for prosthetic medical providers, Barata started The Alternative Limb Project in 2011 and has exhibited her work at museums, art galleries and events worldwide. The way much of the world views amputees, often with pity or avoidance, changed with the London Paralympic Games in 2012. Photo by R.

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