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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. Courtesy of Ota Fine Arts, Victoria Miro and David Zwirner. Yayoi-chan, 2012-2023 Installation view from Manchester International Festival 2023 exhibition ‘Yayoi Kusama_ You, Me and the Balloons’ at Aviva Studios.

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10 best artist and illustration agents in New York City

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With the rise of digital tools both for making art and sending it around the world in an instant, in one sense, it's now easier than ever to make money as a freelance illustrator. With its rich tapestry of art galleries, publishing houses and media outlets, New York City is a veritable hub for illustration agents.

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Leah Jacobs-Gordon on the artistry of book cover design

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Getting started Born and raised in south London with Jamaican roots, Leah's love for the arts paved the way for her career in brand and packaging design. Alongside these endeavours, she's carved out a niche as a freelance book designer, creating covers for a range of international publishers across various genres.

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Rafael Medeiros on enduring the Hollywood strikes as a freelance graphic designer

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Graphic designer and art director Rafael Medeiros shares his experiences. Born in Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Medeiros moved to LA in 2012 after graduating in Brazil in graphic design. To give a practical example of how things are slowing down, he notes that currently, actors cannot approve images of themselves used in a piece of key art.

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WipEout: Futurism explores the cult classic video game loved by gamers and designers

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To celebrate its cultural impact is a new book titled WipEout: Futurism by Read-Only Memory and art-directed by The Designers Republic alumni Michael C Place of Studio Build. Extraordinary and rarely seen concept art created for the game is beautifully reproduced throughout the book. WipEout: Futurism is his latest creation.

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15+ Best Graphic Design Books in 2023

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Niggli Verlag (Publisher) $54.14 Learn More Latest Price on Amazon: Sale 81 Reviews Design Is a Job Audible Audiobook Mike Monteiro (Author) - Mike Monteiro (Narrator) English (Publication Language) 03/31/2014 (Publication Date) - A Book Apart (Publisher) $12.99 Publisher) $25.00 Buy on Amazon 2. Buy on Amazon 3.

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10+ Best Books to Learn Drawing in 2023

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The Natural Way To Draw: A Working Plan for Art Study is our pick for the best book overall to learn drawing. Buy Now Buy on Amazon Best Budget Thumbnail Title Art Fundamentals 2nd edition: Light, shape, color, perspective, depth, composition & anatomy Prime Status Star Rating Reviews 325 Reviews Price $28.99 $12.99