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Simone Brewster's new exhibition explores our social relationship with objects

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A new exhibition from one of the leading voices in contemporary design, Simone Brewster , encourages viewers to reconsider their perception of everyday objects and how we interact with them. These dialogues of heritage, memory, race, gender, tradition and form are embodied in some of the key centrepieces of the exhibition.

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Klaus Littmann's stunning ark-like sculpture turns a single tree into a piece of art

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The Swiss artist's new installation, Arena For a Tree, encased in a basket-type structure of wooden ribs, not only asks audiences to reflect on themes of nature and sustainability, but delivers a stark warning on climate change. An accompanying exhibition titled Tree Connections followed in 2021 in Basel before moving to Zurich in 2022.

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Shotaro Kitada creates a serious yet jokey reality in his paper sculpture artworks

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Japanese illustrator Shotaro Kitada uses humble rolls of copy paper to create three-dimensional handmade sculptures that inhabit their own peculiar reality. Taking the shape of whacky giant heads perched on the top of vans to clumsy pedestrians getting their tongues stuck to icy lampposts, Shotaro's sculptures are a bizarre joy to behold.

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Terrarium: New Ant Hamlyn exhibition explores the human need to preserve things forever

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We've previously seen how his flower sculptures have reflected on memories, magic and mythology , and now he's taken these themes one step further with Terrarium, a new exhibition which runs at Weserhalle until 13 April. Perhaps a suggestion that even the best efforts to preserve beauty are also doomed to fail?

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Extraordinary exhibition celebrates millennia of master woodworking in Japan

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A new exhibition at Japan House London traces the development of an astonishing craft tradition, originating in Japan's Hida region and dating back over 1,300 years. Starting with the wood itself, the free exhibition explores tools, techniques and products synonymous with Hida's woodworking heritage. Photo by Igarashi Junya.

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Cultural festivals for the soul: 2024 events that celebrate art, design, and creativity

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We list the most exciting events around the world to help enrich your mind and fuel your inspiration. January Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival – China, 5 Jan-early March Ever been to an ice sculpture festival? Dress warmly in layers and book a guided tour to explore Harbin's ice sculptures and local cuisine.

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Artist Adam Bridgland pays tribute to rock lyrics with intense colours and visual attitude

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Interdisciplinary artist Adam Bridgland hasn't, though, as his second solo exhibition stands as a testament to. And this new exhibition showcases new interpretations of his most memorable phrases, allowing viewers to discover fresh and unique perspectives on the artist's most recognisable expressions.

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