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

Colossal

The beastly creations emerge in his aptly named solo show Cardboard Kingdom , which is on view now at Traver Gallery in Seattle. Cardboard Kingdom is on view through December 22, and you can find more of Fife’s sculptures on his site. Photo by Traver Gallery. Photo by Traver Gallery. Photo by Traver Gallery.

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Ann Weber Elevates Discarded Cardboard Boxes and Staples to New Heights in Billowing Sculptures

Colossal

Exemplifying the possibilities of combining humble materials with a good dose of resourcefulness, Ann Weber ’s monumental sculptures find their beginnings in discarded cardboard boxes. ” Weber recently wrapped up a major exhibition at Wönzimer Gallery in Los Angeles. .” Photo by Ray Carofano. Photo by Sibila Savage.

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Kevin Rooi on dealing with rejection, making best use of AI and being your own boss

Creative Boom

Born in the Caribbean and now based in the Netherlands, Kevin moved to Amsterdam in 2012 to study graphic design, and then spent the beginning of his career enjoying internships and placements at various outlets, including for online magazine DATmag. So go ahead, try your hand at painting, sculpture, or airbrushing.

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Creative leads on the women that inspire them most

Creative Boom

She was on the board of Chisenhale Gallery for five years and is now a trustee of The Hepworth Wakefield. Simonida Pavicevic is the co-founder and curator of the international contemporary art gallery HOFA Gallery (House of Fine Art). HOFA Gallery was created with this intent, as a place for acceptance and equality.".

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Put a Cork In It: 5 Design-Savvy Options in the Sustainable Material

Azure Magazine

Herzog & de Meuron’s Corker for Classicon Though it debuted as a Classicon product in 2022, Corker began its life at the London Serpentine Gallery in the summer of 2012, where it furnished Swiss firm Herzog & de Meuron’s pavilion, designed in collaboration with Chinese artist Ai Weiwei.

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8 Standouts from London Design Festival 2023

Azure Magazine

Sunflower Cabinet” by Natalia Triantafylli & Andrew Pierce Scott 1 “Greyscale” by Max Radford Gallery The conceptual lean of “Greyscale” was a testament to the evolving dynamic between British design and art. Gallery) has earned a devoted following for its curation.