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Celia D. Luna's photo series celebrates the defiance of indigenous Bolivian women

Creative Boom

They were banned from entering some public spaces, could not use public transportation, and weren't allowed to do many jobs. It wasn't until the election of the nation's first indigenous president, Juan Evo Morales Ayma, in 2006 that their rights began to be restored.

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Karl Taylor on how Visual Education is transforming online learning for creatives

Creative Boom

Founded by renowned photographer Karl Taylor in 2006, Visual Education has evolved from its roots in photography instruction to become a comprehensive resource for creatives across multiple disciplines. Around 2006-2007, digital cameras were becoming commercially viable for the general public," Karl recalls.

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Anorak founder Cathy Olmedillas on creating new ventures and why slow success is the best

Creative Boom

Since 2006, independent kids publisher Studio Anorak has taken children's magazines in bold new directions. Just like any publication, Anorak has had to adapt to survive. They grow up so fast. Eighteen years is a lot, but every issue feels like a new creative experience, so I am far from being jaded yet!

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Candy-coloured photographs of the famous Lifeguard Towers of Miami Beach

Creative Boom

Looking through his images, you can see how he transforms these towers into more graphic forms, bringing a fresh perspective to what have become popular public works of art. Tommy Kwak began exploring photography in 2006 when he moved to New York City from Chicago. "I From the series, Lifeguard Towers: Miami © Tommy Kwak.

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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. Stan adds: "I've included Steve Coogan, Justin Moorhouse and Benedict Wong - to name a few.

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10 best artist and illustration agents in New York City

Creative Boom

The Jacky Winter Group Founded by Jeremy Wortsman in 2006 to help plug the gap in representation of Australian artists, The Jacky Winter Group is a team of producers as well as agents, today representing a broad range of illustrators worldwide from its offices in Melbourne, London and New York. Juliette Borda, represented by RR&Co 9.

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Learning From Barcelona: A New Future for Toronto’s Public Parks

Azure Magazine

Parc de l’Estació del Nord is a case in point, seamlessly incorporating a mix of uses and functions into an ambitiously designed public space. Recent renovations continue with a similar understanding that the provision of food, social services and public open space are essential to the successful functioning of a city.