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Magical world of inflatable art opens new cultural landmark in Manchester

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Yayoi Kusama and Dots Obsession, 1996-2011 Installation view_ The Watari Museum of Contemporary Art, Tokyo. Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama's exhibition You, Me and The Balloons is a colourful wonderland of inflatable inspiration: a suitable opener for a brand new type of arts centre. © YAYOI KUSAMA. Images © David Levene.

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Mike Nelson on his sensory new survey, scavenging objects and simulating reality

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Photo credit: Mike Nelson, Courtesy the artist and 303 Gallery, New York; Galleria Franco Noero, Turin; Matt’s Gallery, London; and neugerriemschneider, Berlin Extinction Beckons is the new immersive show from installation artist Mike Nelson on show at the Hayward Gallery. Various materials. Found tyres. Photo: Matt Greenwood.

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12 of the best online clothing stores that sell unique pieces by leading artists and designers

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Some of our recommendations are sold directly by creatives themselves, while others are from larger stores that commission artists and illustrators to create unique designs for them. As she grew up in Turkey, it was the picture books from Aysha Tengiz's childhood that kept her sane and inspired her to become a freelance artist.

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A French “Truck Museum” Travels the World in Style

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Even for modern art-lovers in major cities, it can be difficult to find the time to visit an exhibition. Founded by French author Ingrid Brochard , the mobile museum organization MuMo began its journey in 2011. Last year, the program included two 2023 exhibitions: “Musique! In a secluded small town, even more so.

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

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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. That's the theory, at least, expounded by a new exhibition hosted by London's Somerset House. Courtesy the artist and Stephen Friedman Gallery, London.

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Dive Into the Dallas Art Scene: 5 Artists Not to Miss at The Other Art Fair

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Since its inception in 2011, The Other Art Fair has made its mark on the art scene with its independent artist-led approach, spanning over 80 editions across the globe. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Grab your tickets for an unforgettable weekend at theotherartfair.com.

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A Trailblazing Photography Collector Champions Black Artists

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Courtesy the artist/Bradley Ertaskiran Jamel Shabazz. He dedicated it to showcasing photographs by Black artists. The project grew from there: today, the hugely influential collection includes more than four hundred works, selections of which are now part of an exhibition at the Peabody Essex Museum in Massachusetts.

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