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Roam magazine celebrates the modern folk movement in a refreshing new way

Creative Boom

Folk music, folk tales, folk art and other cultural artefacts are passed down from generation to generation and may point to deeper truths than official history, which can often be heavily influenced by contemporary propaganda. The two have long been friends, bonding over their mutual love of folklore, history, zines, and music.

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Hanneke Rozemuller constructs dreamy, textural scenes as a way of making sense of the world

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Music notes are dotted everywhere , and there's an artwork, film clapper, camera, ballet shoes and sun beaming through a window – assumedly the protagonist's interests, hobbies or something they'd like to pursue. Art has been known to bear many remedial qualities, after all.

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'The profession found me': Sol Cotti on how a dinner launched her illustration career

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All through her life, she took art workshops and continued to enjoy art and design while studying communications and advertising at university. For Sol, it's crucial that these topics and women's rights are made visible. "I I feel that one way to defend them is through my art, empowering us and supporting each other."

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Van Saiyan's incredible retro illustrations draw on special moments from his childhood

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When he's not working on professional commissions, he mashes his favourite pop culture inspirations with his fan art. Music also plays a huge role in his life, and he originally studied to be a primary school music teacher. Music continues to play a huge part in Van's life, too.

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Names to know: 20 visionaries shaping the future of creativity

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She has a rare talent for making sense of complex topics and giving them clear strategic focus and creative expression through words and visuals. She has an unerring sense of the contemporary aesthetic and is known for blending sophistication and playfulness through her deep knowledge of art, music, dance and film.

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Creative conferences and events to get excited about in 2023

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March SXSW – Austin, Texas, USA (10-19 Mar) South by Southwest is the world's biggest creative conference, celebrating the most important technological breakthroughs, film, culture, and music in various interconnected festivals. Their slogan is: "Come as friends and leave as family".

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The creatives' guide to finding happiness

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Pouring my feelings and experiences into my art and stories drives me to keep making and brings me happiness," she explains. For me, that includes going to the gym, gardening, yoga, reading, gaming, walking, and listening to music." For more on this topic, read our article How creatives can stay positive during darker times.