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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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Flora Bai on art as self-healing, developing her style, and exploring parallel worlds via shoes

Creative Boom

Yet despite how unsettling some of her art may sound, creativity has always been a therapeutic pursuit for Flora. I envision my artwork filling every corner of every city, whether it be a grand sculpture, a mural, or a painting adorning the walls of someone's home." This led to her creating art more freely. "I

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Floris Wubben Exhibits Brick’s Material Prowess in Solo Showcase

Design Milk

While steel and glass rely on their inherent physical properties or the power of thinness to impress, brick and mortar are often seen as basic, relegated to a plebeian class of material often unfairly shared alongside textiles within the context of contemporary art. I love it when people have a certain fascination with bricks,” Wubben says.

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Minimalist + Monochrome: Favorites From Art Basel 2023

Design Milk

Photo: Courtesy Marianne Boesky Gallery Lot 110123 by Donald Moffett Incredibly rich in both texture and color, this artwork is reminiscent of a bird house crafted from driftwood washed up on the beach. by Carol Bove Carol Bove’s work is composed through the experimentation of modern metal sculpture. Photo: Courtesy P.P.OW

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Architectural Installations by John K. Raustein Harbor Bulging Sacks and Woven Textiles as Sites for Contemplation

Colossal

Raustein invites these questions about his architectural sculptures and installations covered in monochromatic textiles. Using a singular color emphasizes the diverse textures and physical qualities of his works and asks viewers to consider how such hues would unconventionally engage the senses. Artist John K.

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Brutalist Architecture Gets a High-Fashion Makeover at Saint Laurent’s Toronto Flagship

Azure Magazine

The brutalist architecture of the 1970s has both passionate fans and ardent detractors. But as industrial finishes enjoy an ongoing resurgence, hulking concrete forms continue to gain new respect — and not just among architectural historians. But look closer, and you’ll start to appreciate the sculptural intricacies of the design.

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The Vulcan House Is Exemplary of Anticipatory Architecture

Design Milk

Like apparel, contemporary architecture and interiors have a tendency to be as fickle as fashion with trends exiting the zeitgeist as quickly as they entered. Part private retreat, part showcase, the space is outfitted with shelving to showcase a vibrant collection of ceramics, glass, and sculpture with plenty or room to grow. “We