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Adrian Cox's visionary art explores mythic narratives and spiritual meaning

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The LA-based artist conjures magical worlds and invites us to explore them together "like a shared dream". The Los Angeles-based creative is known for crafting intricate and epic mythology with his paintings. The central figure in the painting is a recurring character named Painter, who first appeared in my work in 2015.

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Artisan wine label designs by Fen Acey craft a narrative through collage and typography

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The designs combine the artistic elements of handmade collages, typography and silkscreen prints to create a visually striking and unique label series with subtle hints that pay homage to the typographic world. "The After a year of living in Wellington, New Zealand, she moved back to the UK due to the 2020 pandemic.

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Diverse Expressions: 5 Artwork Themes to Discover at The Other Art Fair Brooklyn This May

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Dawn Beckles, “Forever The Cream” (2023), acrylic, charcoal, gold leaf, spray paint, paper on canvas Get ready for an art event unlike any other. The Other Art Fair presented by Saatchi Art returns to ZeroSpace in Brooklyn from May 16 to 19. His digital and mixed media works reflect Black history and culture.

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Homebird: Ewa Smyk's beautiful hand-painted film depicts the power of self-belief

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In Homebird , we're introduced to a young artist called Nina, who moves to a new city. It's a style of art that feels appropriate, given that Homebird's story was born from nostalgia and a "longing for a real place in the Eastern Poland countryside" where Ewa's father comes from and where a part of her family still lives. "It

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How photo licensing platform Stills is helping designers create the best work of their careers

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© Nolis Anderson, courtesy of Stills and the artist Are you sick of the same old stock options? As a designer, art director or creative director, it's a constant struggle to source the right images for your work. He loves to craft real, tangible things, so he shoots on analogue 16mm and 35mm film.

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Mestiz’s Furniture and Fixtures Meld Vibrant Craft Traditions with Mexican Flora and Fauna

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Founded by architect and designer Daniel Valero in 2015, the studio is known for collaborating with local artisans and makers to create functional home goods and decorative objects that capture the vibrancy and textures of the surrounding environment. Valero in the studio Do stories and artists like this matter to you?

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380 Artists, 51 Countries, 14 Years: A Community Embroidery Project Connects Women Around the Globe

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All images courtesy of Kirstie Macleod, shared with permission In her early 20s, artist Kirstie Macleod became intimately aware of the ways working with a shared purpose has the potential to form immediate bonds. At 21, she traveled to India, where she immersed herself in the country’s textile industry and craft traditions.

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