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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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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. "I I believe it will resonate with anyone who's left home to make their mark on the world," says Ewa.

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Reskate studio lights up dark corners of cities with incredible photo-luminescent murals

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Art collective Reskate has transformed walls in some of the darkest urban areas with amazing murals that only reveal their full story when illuminated at night. This evolved into paintings created on walls after the pair were invited to a street art festival in Romania. "We Times, cities, needs and also murals are likely to change."

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'I always trust my gut': Mystic Mondays founder Grace Duong on how intuition helped her build a satisfying career

Creative Boom

When she launched a tarot deck with original, modernised illustrations in 2017, she didn't know that in a few short years, she'd be at the helm of one of the world's most recognisable collections of modern spiritual resources, Mystic Mondays. I always knew I would go into art. Tell me a bit about how Mystic Mondays was born.

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Inspiring creative women to follow in 2022

Creative Boom

And outside her day job, she's the co-founder of Woodism , an art collaboration that celebrates children with autism whilst raising money for charity. Through her workshop, Own Your Story, Olivia coaches audiences in a methodology for crafting a clear, concise and compelling personal brand story. Charlotte Adorjan. Olivia Christian.

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15+ Best Graphic Design Books in 2023

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Image Credits: Amazon Any sector of the art world would point out how crucial the classics and past are to any artist. Also, it references design history from someone aware of how politics affects art. The writing is founded on the three liberal arts courses from Princeton University. Buy on Amazon 3. Buy on Amazon 8.

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30+ Best Gifts for Creative People

Inkbot Design

Buy on Amazon Writers often seek ways to eliminate distractions and focus on their craft. One idea is customising art supplies or tools with the recipient's name or artwork. Personalising their art supplies provides them with practical tools and shows that you recognise and support their creative journey. $34.99 $25.95