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

Creative Boom

Brighton-based illustrator Ulrike Marais tackles themes of grief and memory via insects and meals in her latest project, Omi's Dinner Party. 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.

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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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The best art books to enjoy in the summer of 2022

Creative Boom

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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May 2024 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists

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Open Calls ArteAlta (International) This annual competition organized by Alina Art Foundation, Inarttendu, and the Council of the Region Valle d’Aosta invites artists to submit work across painting, sculpture, photography, mixed media, textiles, paper, and video related to the theme of Fear. Deadline: May 1, 2024. Deadline: 11:59 p.m.

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Top 10: B&W Editorial

Mindsparkle Mag

How long has it been since you last read a book? However, it's always good to have a physical book on our bedtable. There's a phrase that states that we shouldn't judge a book for its cover. Today, we're showcasing ten different black &white books and calendars. Printmaking as a Pair by Weird Gentlemen.

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Seven Artists Crack Open the Art of Printed Matter in ‘Bookworks’

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Guy Laramée, “Encyclopedie Larousse” (detail), carved books, pigments, inks, and metal clip. Books have beguiled us since they first emerged in the form of ancient scrolls and codices around the world. Guy Laramée, “Encyclopedie Larousse,” carved books, pigments, inks, and metal clip.

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February 2024 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists

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Noguchi Museum 2024 Open Call for Artist Banners (New York City) The Noguchi Museum invites working artists ages 18+ who reside in New York City and self-identify as Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) to submit designs for the museum’s outdoor banners, responding to the theme of “love and labor.” Deadline: February 15, 2024.

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