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The best art books to enjoy in the summer of 2022

Creative Boom

Art and fashion have always had a tumultuous and unpredictable relationship. A founding figure in the mid-century New York School movement, Philip Guston helped pioneer a modified form of representational art known as neo-expressionism. Black Artists in British Art: A History since the 1950s by Eddie Chambers.

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Print's not dead: the best magazines for graphic design inspiration

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Image courtesy of publisher Sit back, relax and reacquaint yourselves with the joys of devouring a beautifully designed print magazine. Communication Arts Founded in 1959 by Richard Coyne and Robert Blanchard, Communication Arts remains one of the premier sources of inspiration for graphic designers around the globe today.

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A New Book Flies Through the Vast World of Birds from Art and Design to History and Ornithology

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Bird: Exploring the Winged World is an extensive celebration of feathered creatures across thousands of years of art, science, and popular culture. cm / 2 7/8 × 3 ¼ in, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Picture credit: The Metropolitan Museum of Art: The Jefferson R.Burdick Collection, Gift of Jefferson R.

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A Reissued Book Reveals Hundreds of Photos from Frida Kahlo’s Personal Collection

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All images © 2010 Banco de México in its capacity as Trustee in the Trust relating to the Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo Museums, courtesy of RM Publishing, shared with permission In her short lifetime, Frida Kahlo (1907-1954) collected an incredibly vast archive of photographs.

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Digital Illusions and Dark Fantasy Artworks of Rahul Das

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I have been extensively involved with various art and design studios since 2004. Have successfully contributed as a Illustrator and art director in designing several magazines, art projects and campaigns for publishers, corporates and the advertising industry. ” More: Instagram.

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In ‘Zoophites,’ Les Lalanne Hybridize Beasts and Botany into Functional Sculptures

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“It was difficult to be accepted in the art world,” Claude said. This is automatically considered as so called ‘decorative arts,’ a lesser, secondary art.” Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month.

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Explore Maze-Like Passageways Exploding with Elaborate Mosaics at Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens

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In 1991, Zagar began to work in a couple of vacant lots adjacent to his studio, initially coating the walls of the buildings on either side in colorful tesserae, then sculpting partitions and passageways through the center and creating an immersive art environment.