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Maiyashu's new picture book explores how people relate to their hometowns in a breathtaking way

Creative Boom

New York-based artist Maiyashu delves into the relationships between people and their hometowns in I Will Always Be Here , a stunning new picture book that balances fantasy, whimsy, and mature reflection. This story is inspired by my experience of migration in China and leaving China," they explain. "I

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Beyond the Brand: new Warhol exhibition unearths rarely-seen art treasures

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You can't possibly work in a creative field without hearing people reference the famous American artist Andy Warhol (1928-1987). But how much do you really know about him and his art? Well, if you'd like to either learn about or experience more of the iconic pop artist's work, here's some great news. Andy Warhol, Gems, 1978.

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Wenching Tang's elegant illustrations are an expression of her introverted personality

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Just take the illustrations of Wenching Tang, which draw inspiration from the likes of Picasso and Matisse to effortlessly depict subjects using simple lines and shapes. I also take inspiration from Toulouse-Lautrec's bold compositions in printmaking posters, plus Reńe Gruau's minimal and contemporary illustrations."

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Enchanting Realms: Nature, Fantasy, and the Poetic Illustratons of Magda Boreysza

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New Orleans-based artist Magda Boreysza draws inspiration from nature, mythology, folk tales, and medieval painting. My primary medium is drawing, but I also work with textiles, sculpture, and printmaking. I studied traditional animation techniques at the Edinburgh College of Art and hold a Master of Fine Arts degree.

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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. Left to right: Billy Paterson (Communication Design Y3), Jihye Baek (MFA 2022), Fleur Connor (Painting and Printmaking 2022), Sophie Ammann, Leonie Hiller (Communication Design 2022). 22 Men by Emma Williams, MA Art and Science (Central Saint Martins). RA Schools Show , Royal Academy of Arts.

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Playfully sinister works by the Cameron Twins challenge our connections with our past selves

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Old paintings, childhood drawings and Barbie dolls are just some of the raw materials used in the multidisciplinary works of the Cameron Twins , an identical duo of creatives whose garish art playfully explores dreams, the imagination, and the role that nostalgia plays in shaping our lives.

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The best art books to enjoy in the summer of 2022

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We've hand-picked ten unique, original, inspiring reads for creatives you may not have thought of. What Artists Wear by Charlie Porter. Art and fashion have always had a tumultuous and unpredictable relationship. On the one hand, there's a long-running stereotype of artists and bohemians wearing black, featureless clothing.

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