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The best art books to enjoy in the summer of 2022

Creative Boom

Mainstream publishing and media haven't always done a great job at representing the contribution made by black creatives to the British art scene. Susan Sontag (1933-2004) was an American writer, philosopher and political activist best known for her essays on modern culture and criticism of the Vietnam War.

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Rooted in the American South, ‘Souls Grown Deep Like the Rivers’ Recognizes Remarkable Artistic Traditions of Black Artists

Colossal

Thornton Dial, “Stars of Everything” (2004), mixed media, 248.9 Encompassing more than 60 quilts, sculptures, installations, paintings, drawings, and assemblages by 34 artists from the mid-20th-century to the present, the exhibition is drawn largely from the Souls Grown Deep Foundation. centimeters.

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Step into the world of César Pelizer’s joyful illustrations and animations

Creative Review

Visually he also looks to architecture, sculpture, and contemporary art for references. “The challenge of the 21st century unfortunately is social media and how sometimes these days the amount of followers you have speaks louder than the work you do in the clients’ or agencies’ eyes, which is completely misleading at times.”

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10 Landmark Projects Shaping Architecture in 2024

Azure Magazine

In 2014, photographer Milos Bicanski revisited a series of venues constructed for the 2004 edition of the Olympics in Athens, Greece. A symbol of winding migrant journeys, the sculptural form culminates in panoramic views of the landscape. “For me, it’s a metaphor for the journeys of migrants who passed through this building.”

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Art Museums and Cultural Institutions Around the Globe are Sending Each Other Virtual Bouquets and Botanicals

Colossal

We hope this bright splash of color, courtesy of @JeffKoons, brightens your day #MuseumBouquet Love, All the staff at The Broad “ Social media was teeming last week with floral offerings from cultural institutions around the globe. “Dance Hall Girl, daisies,” 2004. Jennifer Steinkamp. pic.twitter.com/BTAXyo1Up0.

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The State of Branding: Massachusetts (From Massachusetts Flags to Massachusetts Brands)

Canny

In 2004, a survey conducted by the North American Vexillological Association (NAVA), placed the Boston flag 133 out of 150 city flags. Feel free to challenge me on that via Canny’s many social media pages. Branding yourself on social media is just as important as how you brand yourself across other digital touchpoints.

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4 tips from design thinkers on ‘doing nothing’

UX Collective

A beautiful and sculptural object may also offer the niks on occasion. And above all, not on social media. New York: Basic Books, 2004. Place a few objects that help your mind wander, such as photos of scenic places. Your window can also be a tool for gazing into the distance, or into the horizon. Norman, Don. Pink, Daniel.

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