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Javier Fuentes reconnects with his cultural roots via trippy digital illustrations

Creative Boom

Cuban multi-media artist and designer Javier Fuentes illustrates the mundane and ritualistic aspects of life as an immigrant in his recently launched project, Xtrano. Speaking of how he worked on Xtrano, Javier said: "It's a very mixed media process. Moving to Boston in 2006 was a bittersweet experience," he reveals.

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Stanley Chow exhibition will showcase illustrations of people from film, stage and TV

Creative Boom

Born and raised in Manchester – his parents owned a chip shop – Stan was a talented artist from an early age, but also spent several years as a DJ, playing venues such as Night & Day, before he switched full time to illustration in 2006. The internet, particularly the dawn of social media, changed his life from around 2007.

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“Future Cities”: Distorted Cityscapes by Ruben Frosali

Design You Trust

Born in a small town near Florence Italy, but based in Tokyo since 2006, RubenFro (Ruben Frosali) is a visual effect artist and director, specialized in volumetric captures and particle-based dynamic environments. More: Ruben Frosali , Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , Hicetnunc.

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

Creative Boom

A conglomerate of film, interactive media, and music festivals, it's where everything from a pop star's new album to a new social media platform gets launched. Since 2006, this award-winning event has featured almost 1,600 art installations by approximately 5,800 artists. Explore Frankfurt's museums and try the local apple wine.

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A Comic Book Classic and Master of Abstraction: Illustrations by Bill Sienkiewicz

Design You Trust

His work has graced the National Museum of Fine Arts in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; galleries in Paris, Barcelona and Tuscany; Spain’s famed La Semana Negra (The Black Week) Festival; advertising campaigns for Nike, MTV and Nissan; posters for The Green Mile and 2006 Winter Olympics; and magazines such as Entertainment Weekly and Spin.

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Visit Hong Kong and discover the future of design, at KODW 2023 this June

Creative Boom

This respected event, which has been running since 2006, brings together over 40 business and creative leaders from around the world to explore and inspire smart design solutions for a sustainable future through forums, workshops, masterclasses, networking events, and more.

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10 best artist and illustration agents in New York City

Creative Boom

With its rich tapestry of art galleries, publishing houses and media outlets, New York City is a veritable hub for illustration agents. They negotiate contracts, provide valuable guidance, and connect artists with opportunities that might otherwise remain hidden. But with so many to choose from, where do you begin?

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