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The Creative Boom 2023 Christmas gift guide for creatives

Creative Boom

Stocking Fillers Grumpy Ant plush toy by Aysha Tengiz If you have a friend who makes (or just appreciates) good art, check out the online shop of Aysha Tengiz, a London-based artist working within illustration, animation and textile design. Founded in Spain in 2016, the brand's products for men and women come in a range of colours and styles.

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Big Chief Demond Melancon Is Rewriting the Definition of Contemporary Art Through Beads

Design Milk

These are the tools and materials New Orleans-based artist Demond Melancon uses to create his Black Masking suits and his contemporary art portraiture series. The massive suits he creates, and wears as a Black Master in ceremonial battles on Mardi Gras day, are sculptural forms based on his own body. Bras-Coupé, Demond Melancon, 2016.

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50+ Best Gifts for Designers on Every Budget

Inkbot Design

Here are the top picks in this category: Art and Design Books From modern to contemporary works, art books give designers eye candy to admire and draw ideas from. Some examples: Taschen’s The Art Book : A visual dictionary covering 500 influential artists and their most famous pieces from medieval times to today.

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An Edmonton Menswear Boutique Specializes in Rugged Minimalism

Azure Magazine

Since 2016, Edmonton’s ANNMS Shop has been a fashion-forward destination for elevated takes on utilitarian clothing — think carefully crafted cargo pants and long-sleeve T-shirts made by cult-favourite menswear brands. Behind one of these racks, a backlit sculptural wave of curled cherry wood creates a playful backdrop.

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David Adjaye Awarded RIBA’s Royal Gold Medal for Architecture

Azure Magazine

Since establishing his practice in 2000, the studio — which operates out of Accra, London and New York — has profoundly shaped the architectural landscape with projects that blend “history, art and science” to craft “engaging environments that balance contrasting themes and inspire us all,” according to RIBA president Alan Jones.

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The Fascinating History of the Audi Logo Design

Inkbot Design

2016 refreshed logo increased space between rings with minor font changes The core motif of the four interlocked rings endures as a proud emblem of Audi's heritage even as design touches are updated. Fans share photos of emblem tattoos on shoulders, arms or ankles and stories behind their body art. “Got my Audi tattoo today!

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An Exhibition of 50 Piñatas Explores the Cultural Significance of the Festive Object

Colossal

Installation view of Roberto Benavidez’s sculptures (front) and Isaias Rodriguez, “resilience” (2021) (back). Photo by Madison Metro, Craft in America. All images courtesy of Craft in America, shared with permission. Piñatas: The High Art of Celebration features approximately 50 works from Mexico- and U.S.