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

Creative Boom

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. Deconstructing the body As part of the display, Brewster presents a chaise lounge titled Negress.

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Aaron Kasmin's matchbook-inspired artworks shed new light on American consumer culture

Creative Boom

The Chef © Aaron Kasmin London-based contemporary artist Aaron Kasmin is returning to Sims Reed Gallery with his fifth solo exhibition, Strike a Light. Featuring works inspired by his beloved collection of vintage matchbooks, the paintings on display will hark back to a bygone era and present American consumer culture in a whole new light.

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First look: V&A’s 1900-Now gallery brings “the history of design to life”

Design Week

“We have sought to bring the history of design to life,” V&A senior curator of design and digital Corinna Gardner says of the museum’s latest gallery, 1900-Now. While some familiar pieces are present, others may surprise: a Wi-Fi Barbie or Spanx for men, for instance. .”

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First look: V&A’s 1900-Now gallery brings “the history of design to life”

Design Week

“We have sought to bring the history of design to life,” V&A senior curator of design and digital Corinna Gardner says of the museum’s latest gallery, 1900-Now. While some familiar pieces are present, others may surprise: a Wi-Fi Barbie or Spanx for men, for instance. .”

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The first Photoworks Festival is coming to you in three ways

Creative Review

Launching on September 24, the first edition of Photoworks Festival – an evolution of the Brighton Photo Biennial – is centred on the theme of Propositions for Alternative Narratives. The festival ties into the Alternative Narratives theme running throughout 2020 across Photoworks, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year.

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David Hockney is brighter and bolder in new Kings Cross dynamic art space

Creative Boom

Years in the making, the key difference between this and similar experiential artist exhibitions with Dali or Van Gogh is Hockney's very real presence in almost every aspect of the presentation. He is very much alive. At one point, there is a striking stained glass window and the effect of the sun shining through it onto the floor.

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15 Instagram Influencers In The Design Field You Should Follow

Graphic Design Junction

His art has populated city walls and floors, shoes, buildings, books, jackets, clothing, and galleries worldwide. His work has been presented across the globe in countries like Singapore, China, Australia, Germany, and Poland. Hansen’s monochromatic themed photo collection will make for an exciting page to have on your feed.