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Jean Jullien's bold, graphic underwater world will awaken your inner child

Creative Boom

Photography by Kate Shanasy The Paris-based artist brings an intimate experience of colourful ocean life, inner coral reefs and natural wonders to the National Gallery of Victoria for their latest Triennial. French artist Jean Jullien is one of our favourite creatives working today. whatever your age.

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Somerset House art show revisits the last 50 years through the prism of horror

Creative Boom

Courtesy of the artist. An imaginative new art show points to how the horror genre influences rebellious artists and helps us to understand a chaotic world. In this way, the last five decades of British history are recast as a story of cultural shapeshifting, told through some of our most provocative artists. © Kerry Stewart.

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

Colossal

It’s also an apt title for a poetic exhibition of sculptures blending beastly and botanical forms by the late Claude (1925-2019) and François-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008). Having worked as a guard in the Egyptian and Assyrian galleries of the Louvre, the artist often referenced ancient mythology and hybridity in his figures.

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Surreal Scenes Unfold in Sandy Skoglund’s Vibrant and Otherworldly Photographs

Colossal

The artist’s elaborately detailed scenes, built from a wide variety of materials, from furniture to papier-mâché to food, take months—sometimes years—to complete. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month.

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French Artist Jean Jullien Creates Playful Sculptural Pieces and Artworks with A Comical and Cartoony Style

Design You Trust

He has since graduated from Central Saint Martins (2008) and from the Royal College of Art (2010). Originally from Nantes, Jean completed a graphic design degree in Quimper before moving to London.

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The 20 Best Art Blogs in 2024

We And The Color

You will discover amazing artworks, projects, and stories from emerging and established artists, designers, and creators from around the world. Whether you are looking for visual stimulation, cultural exploration, or artistic inspiration, you will find something that appeals to you on Beautiful/Decay.

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All In: The Superb Oriental of Jacky Tsai

Design You Trust

Jacky Tsai is a Chinese artist based in London. His inventive approach fuses traditional eastern artistic techniques and imagery with western Pop Art references to create an original style that seeks to establish balance and harmony between cultural extremes. The floral skull has since become synonymous with the artist and his work.

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