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

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A 2012 graduate from Boston University's College of Fine Art, she's also the creative director of Brooklyn Magazine print publication. Desert Island Comics is a New York institution offering a diverse collection of unique print pieces created by an array of exceptional artists, writers and illustrators.

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Magical world of inflatable art opens new cultural landmark in Manchester

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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. The new venue will be commissioning and presenting a year-round programme by leading artists from across the world. Images © David Levene.

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

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Acclaimed designer, architect and visual artist Simone Brewster is here to boldly challenge those assumptions in a new design commission, The Shape of Things , at NOW Gallery in Greenwich, London. Visitors can also view brand-new comb sculptures inspired by African hairstyles, which are wearable and celebrate the designer's heritage. "I

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The Fantastic Cardboard Sculptures of Laurence Vallières

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“When I recreate an animal, I want to recreate a feeling,” says Canadian artist Laurence Vallières. 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.

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Paper Wildlife Sculptures by Artist Diana Beltrán Herrera Document Nature’s Most Striking Details

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In 2012, Bristol-based artist Diana Beltrán Herrera ( previously ) began sculpting impeccably layered paper birds and other wildlife as a way to record her surroundings. Beltrán Herrera’s upcoming projects include a commission for a coral sculpture, in addition to plans to launch a studio with her brother by the end of 2020.

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Wearable Sculptures Blend Humans into Surrounding Landscapes in Photographs by Nordic Artists

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Norwegian-Finnish artist duo Karoline Hjorth and Riitta Ikonen bring a folklore-inspired vision to the relationship between humans and nature. Each photograph features a solitary figure in a landscape wearing a sculpture of the natural elements of their choosing. “Pupi” (Finland 2012).

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

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“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. Photo by Jaron James. All images © Su Blackwell, shared with permission.

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