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

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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. For Maiyashu, this picture book is particularly relatable. What do you picture when you think of home?

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Illustrator Ulrike Marais explores grief and memory in her insect-themed cookbook picture book

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Informed by her own experiences of loss, this cookbook cum picture book uses recipes as a way to remember those who are no longer with us. Memories like these are so tethered to grief and imagination that Ulrike thought they fitted perfectly into the medium of a picture book.

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The best art books to enjoy in the summer of 2022

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And so, whether you're relaxing on a beach, sitting in the garden, or killing time on planes, trains and automobiles, there's nothing better than burying yourself in a good book. And this unique, wide-ranging book celebrates the latter in all their glory. This book aims to right the balance and tells a compelling tale.

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Over 25 Years of a Pioneering Collective’s History Comes Together in ‘Trailblazing Women Printmakers’

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The pioneering group produced hundreds of unique designs, and a new book by Elena M. Sarni from Princeton Architectural Press titled Trailblazing Women Printmakers: Virginia Lee Burton Demetrios and the The Folly Cove Designers details the group’s prolific history and extensive works. Eino Natti, “Polyphemus.”

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Paul Catherall's illustrations spark a new series of modernist matchboxes

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Illustrated by London printmaker and artist Paul Catherall , the packaging design strikes a happy balance between our love of Brutalism and bold linocuts. His impactful linocuts of architectural landmarks are instantly recognisable, whether on Tube posters, book covers, or, in this case, matchboxes.

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Tissue Paper Illustrations Celebrate the Animal Kingdom With an Unexpectedly Printmakerly Feel

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When scanned, the flattening makes these pieces look like they were done with printmaking techniques; the opacity of the tissue paper mimics the roll of a brayer. My hope is to compile them all for a children’s book that I hope to have published someday.”. Stacey is hard at work on her latest series.

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London Original Print Fair moves to Somerset House for its 37th edition

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Long-time attendees will know that the fair usually takes place at the Royal Academy of Arts, but for its 37th edition, the event has moved to Somerset House, and you can book your tickets now! For a full list of exhibitors or to book your ticket for the 37th London Original Print Fair, head over to londonoriginalprintfair.com.

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