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Green Man brings the visual arts out of the gallery and into the festival field

Creative Boom

Photo: Anna Arca Unique to UK festivals, Green Man not only exhibits artwork out in the wild, but commissions original pieces from working artists. Art galleries are fantastic places to get creative inspiration, and most of us probably don't take advantage of them enough. Check out what they created this year. Cinzia Mutigli.

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Turner Prize to be hosted by Towner Eastbourne in 2023

Creative Boom

The world's leading and most notorious accolade for contemporary art, the Turner Prize, will be presented at London's Towner Eastbourne in 2023. And with the gallery notching up its centenary next year, this marks the centrepiece of its anniversary celebrations. The timing makes for a good fit for Towner Eastbourne as well.

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Artistic rebel, urban poet: new book celebrates the iconic photography of Saul Leiter

Creative Boom

© 2023 Saul Leiter Foundation He's the greatest photographer you (perhaps) never heard of. As a new monograph highlights, this uncompromising artist was a true rebel with a radical approach that resulted in a huge archive of truly groundbreaking work. In his early twenties, however, Saul moved to New York City to become an artist.

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Artist Denzil Forrester melds the energy of '80s dub with themes of social justice

Creative Boom

Q, 2022 © Courtesy the artist and Stephen Friedman Gallery, London. Photo by Todd-White Art Photography A new show by Grenada-born British artist Denzil Forrester showcases an intoxicating series of paintings that merge past and present in a frenzy of energy.

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The Creative Boom 2023 Christmas gift guide for creatives

Creative Boom

Hanging Decorations by Wrap and various artists Don't feed the Amazon beast! And now we're back for 2023 with another bumper crop of amazing gift ideas from independent artists and shops. We've got a selection of quirky and beautiful gift ideas that will raise your present-buying above the generic and propel your imagination.

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How to reinvent yourself through art, just like Sharon Stone

Creative Boom

Parker Gallery in Greenwich, Connecticut. Have you always dreamt of being an artist but never quite got around to it? The seeds of her artistic passion were sown in childhood when her Aunt Vonne, a master's degree holder in painting, filled their home with murals, nurturing the youngster's creative spirit.

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July 2023 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists

Colossal

Image © Chris Wood Every month, Colossal shares a selection of opportunities for artists and designers, including open calls, grants, fellowships, and residencies. Deadline: July 4, 2023. Deadline: Midnight ET on July 5, 2023. Deadline: July 10, 2023. Four artists will receive awards ranging from $150 to $500.

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