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Spinning a yarn: how Icelandic artist Ýrúrarí turns textiles into stunning works of art

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But Icelandic artist Ýr Jóhannsdóttir, aka Ýrúrarí , has been turning them into stunning works of art. This project evolved into 'visible mending' workshops in her open studio at the The Museum of Design and Applied Arts in 2021. Process and perspective How, we wondered, does she approach creating her unique art forms?

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Immersive art experience Magentaverse casts new light on Pantone's Color of the Year

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And now, an experiential art exhibit celebrating this evocative hue is coming to New York. A multi-sensory experience, Magentaverse draws inspiration and materials from nature, NASA, and the James Webb Space Telescope footage, immersing visitors into what the organisers call the "sounds and feelings of Viva Magenta".

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Adrian Cox's visionary art explores mythic narratives and spiritual meaning

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We share some highlights of his upcoming exhibition, The Brush and the Torch. We've long been a fan of figurative painter Adrian Cox here at Creative Boom, most recently sharing his series Into the Spirit Garden back in 2020. The Los Angeles-based creative is known for crafting intricate and epic mythology with his paintings.

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Inspiring creative women to follow in 2022

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So in this article, we've gathered together a mix of emerging and established women working in their profession, all doing wonderful things to inspire your own career. And outside her day job, she's the co-founder of Woodism , an art collaboration that celebrates children with autism whilst raising money for charity. Charlotte Adorjan.

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Class of 2022: A guide to all the UK's graduate shows this summer

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Students at Glasgow School of Art. So whether you're a senior designer scouting around for talent, a creative student looking ahead to your own event in the future, or just someone wanting to be inspired by great work, check out these great shows. And if you're exhibiting yourself, we wish you the very best of luck!

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Textile artist Anya Paintsil incorporates humour, hair and folklore to tell stories of her dual heritage

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"A lot of my work is inspired by my own life, childhood memories and experiences," says Anya Paintsil , an artist who grew up in a town located in North Wales. She grew up speaking Welsh and always had a "weird little art practice" going on the side, even though she wasn't much a fan of school or art, for that matter.

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Documenting the realities of juggling motherhood and a creative career

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London-based photographer Opalko has her daughter in peak pandemic times, in June 2020. Creative Mothers also offers a neat encapsulation of Opalko's work, which spans portraiture, craft and interior photography "with an overall documentary lifestyle element," as she puts it.