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Take 5: A Bold Bangle, Red-Hot Chairs, Stained Glass Sculptures + More

Design Milk

Khartoum II Bangle in Gold Vermeil by KHIRY KHIRY is an Afrofuturist luxury brand specializing in sculptural jewelry pieces, uplifting Black voices and culture in an industry that has systematically excluded them. Gestural form and clear design communication take center stage, led by founder Jameel Mohammed’s talent for narrative.

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New Manchester art trail features sculptures that promote mental health and well-being

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The project, funded and supported by the Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership, Salford City Council, The University of Salford, LandsecU+I and Arts Council England, will comprise a series of head sculptures installed throughout the city. This year's trail is the latest in a series of works dating back to 2016.

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World of Wearable Art: a magical event fusing art and fashion in unique ways

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However, I couldn't have been wider off the mark: it's actually a tribute to the strength and resilience shown by New Zealanders in the wake of the 2016 Kaikōura earthquake. A sculptural creation that appeared to be made out of paper, this clever design represented the resonant sounds of deep earth through its rippling patterns.

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Artist Adam Bridgland pays tribute to rock lyrics with intense colours and visual attitude

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A graduate of the Royal College of Art, Adam's work has appeared in several exhibitions to date, including shows at the Royal Academy (2019), Saffron Waldon (2019), Curwen Gallery (2017) and CP+B London (2016), along with several private and public commissions for clients including YouTube, Warchild UK, Heal's and Comme Des Garcons.

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Jean Jullien's bold, graphic underwater world will awaken your inner child

Creative Boom

In 2016, he launched Nounou with Jae Huh, a Korea-based label producing various items, including clothing, graphic objects, rugs and dolls. It's a singular aesthetic that's garnered him a cult-like following, including more than 1.2 million followers on Instagram.

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Marik Lechner Delivers Big on ‘Mild Pain Guaranteed’

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Using thread and wool, along with spray paint, glue, and found objects, each piece is part painting and part sculpture that feels like it’s bursting at the seams with energy. The textile works even feature reoccurring characters and symbols from the latter.

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Xiangni Song follows her instincts to create paintings of the abstract images in her mind

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Spending her time between Beijing and New York, Xiangni was trained at the School of Visual Arts in 2016. Since then, she has explored various mediums by creating two-dimensional works and sculptures. She subsequently transitioned from illustration to fine art by enrolling in the MFA Fine Arts program at Pratt Institute in 2020.