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Magical world of inflatable art opens new cultural landmark in Manchester

Creative Boom

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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Joelle McKenna brings the creative struggle to life in comic store installation

Creative Boom

But how many of us have actually used that struggle in our art? A 2012 graduate from Boston University's College of Fine Art, she's also the creative director of Brooklyn Magazine print publication. And every season, the owner invites an artist to create a sculptural window display for his shop."

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Simone Brewster's new exhibition explores our social relationship with objects

Creative Boom

Simone's work has previously been exhibited both in the UK and around the world, including at the British Embassy during the London 2012 Olympic Games, The Royal College of Art 175th Anniversary Exhibition, and Collect at the Saatchi Gallery.

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The Fantastic Cardboard Sculptures of Laurence Vallières

Design You Trust

Her recycled cardboard sculptures express human emotion in animal form, exploring relationships, communication and political issues through innovative use of materials and with a hearty dose of humour. “When I recreate an animal, I want to recreate a feeling,” says Canadian artist Laurence Vallières.

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F5: Gina Nadal Shares a Favorite Movie, a Memorable Project + More

Design Milk

The Manchester-based Catalan designer was first introduced to the practice during her undergraduate studies in Arts and Design at Escola Massana, but she would take it much further. In one unit, I had to explore sculpture, jewelry, and textiles. Apparatu: Lesson, 2012, Apparatu 4.

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Wildflowers, Trees, and Quaint Cabins Spring From Su Blackwell’s Book Sculptures

Colossal

“Nature in Britain” (2012). The enchanting, imaginative narratives usually bound between the covers of a book burst from the page in the sculptures of Su Blackwell. via Women’s Art ). Photo by Jaron James. All images © Su Blackwell, shared with permission. “Migrating Words” (2014). Photo by Yeshen.

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Imposing Wild Animals Emerge from Layers of Cardboard in Scott Fife’s Sculptures

Colossal

Cardboard Kingdom is on view through December 22, and you can find more of Fife’s sculptures on his site. “Horse” (2012), archival cardboard, dry screws, glue, ink, and pencil markings, 46 x 64 x 15 inches. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month.