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Simone Brewster's new exhibition explores our social relationship with objects

Creative Boom

Simone's work has previously been exhibited both in the UK and around the world, including at the British Embassy during the London 2012 Olympic Games, The Royal College of Art 175th Anniversary Exhibition, and Collect at the Saatchi Gallery. Deconstructing the body As part of the display, Brewster presents a chaise lounge titled Negress.

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The Fantastic Cardboard Sculptures of Laurence Vallières

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Her recycled cardboard sculptures express human emotion in animal form, exploring relationships, communication and political issues through innovative use of materials and with a hearty dose of humour. “When I recreate an animal, I want to recreate a feeling,” says Canadian artist Laurence Vallières.

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Joelle McKenna brings the creative struggle to life in comic store installation

Creative Boom

A 2012 graduate from Boston University's College of Fine Art, she's also the creative director of Brooklyn Magazine print publication. And every season, the owner invites an artist to create a sculptural window display for his shop." Design concept She explains the thinking behind her 8'x12' installation, entitled Work & Play. "On

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Magical world of inflatable art opens new cultural landmark in Manchester

Creative Boom

Psychedelic universe You, Me and The Balloons invites visitors to immerse themselves in Kusama's psychedelic universe as they journey through a colourful landscape of large-scale inflatable sculptures, many standing over 10 metres tall or suspended from the 21-metre-high ceiling. Images © David Levene.

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Wildflowers, Trees, and Quaint Cabins Spring From Su Blackwell’s Book Sculptures

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“Nature in Britain” (2012). The enchanting, imaginative narratives usually bound between the covers of a book burst from the page in the sculptures of Su Blackwell. Photo by Jaron James. All images © Su Blackwell, shared with permission.

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Mum's Life: Inès Pagniez's funny campaign explores the universal realities of becoming a parent

Creative Boom

A graduate of the French animation school Supinfocom, Inès arrived in London in 2012 and worked as a 3D animator for some years. Something stuck, and she's been immersed in sculpture and animation ever since. I'd describe my work as colourful, joyful, with a love for dark humour.

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Imposing Wild Animals Emerge from Layers of Cardboard in Scott Fife’s Sculptures

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Cardboard Kingdom is on view through December 22, and you can find more of Fife’s sculptures on his site. “Horse” (2012), archival cardboard, dry screws, glue, ink, and pencil markings, 46 x 64 x 15 inches. But they are predators and prey in a brutal world. Photo by Mark Davison. Photo by Traver Gallery.