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

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Photograph by Lorenzo Demaria (2022), limited edition of 30 Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of artistry and creativity at The Other Art Fair presented by Saatchi Art, returning to Dallas for its 7th edition from May 9 to 12. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month.

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Music, Magic, and Machines: Exquisite Details Unfurl From Chris Millar’s Phantasmagoric Sculptures

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All images © Chris Millar, shared with permission Worlds within worlds emerge from the kaleidoscopic visions of Canadian artist Chris Millar , whose meticulous sculptures encompass a range of materials, mechanisms, and sound. “It’s a kinetic sculpture that opens a vault door to reveal an entryway to a phantasmagorical otherworld.”

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Yukihiro Akama Carves a Whimsical World of Miniature Wooden Houses

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Photos by Red Photography, © Yukihiro Akama, courtesy of Yorkshire Sculpture Park, shared with permission In Huddersfield, England, a half hour’s drive down the road from Yorkshire Sculpture Park , artist Yukihiro Akama fashions a whimsical, miniature world from within a furniture maker’s workshop. After he moved to the U.K.

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A New Book Compiles Work from 84 Contemporary Artists Who are Reinventing Embroidery

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A new book by Charlotte Vannier considers how embroidery has evolved from a domestic task mostly done by women into an art. From Thread to Needle: Contemporary Embroidery Art features full-page illustrations of embroidered pieces utilizing cotton canvas, photographs, plastic, and wire mesh.

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New Amazon Office Unveils Colossal Handwoven Textiles From Local NYC Artists

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The brand commissioned art consulting firm IndieWalls and two talented local textile artisans – William Storms and Brit Kleinman – to create larger-than-life art installations that would become focal pieces within the refreshed space. “Hand-weaving a piece for a landmark building on Fifth Avenue?

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F5: Viktor Udzenija’s Interests Led To Limited Edition Furniture + Light Installations

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In 2011, Croatian architect and interior designer Viktor Udzenija founded his eponymous studio in Dubai, UAE, and in Summer of 2020 expanded to Europe. An understanding of matter follows, which is then supplemented by his devotion to craft and highly specialized artisans. Photo: Mariano Vivanco. Work by Viktor Udzenija: The Eye, Dubai.

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Spotlight on Trailblazing Female Designers: Part 1

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Jessica’s design style follows a holistic approach to creating spaces with a focus on comfort, craft, and a modern aesthetic. The whimsical and eclectic apartment on New York’s Upper East Side is layered with both vintage and contemporary pieces of design paired with the client’s collection of modern art.