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Veronica Castro on the V&A's Diva exhibition and why it's a word we need to reclaim

Creative Boom

The building itself is extraordinary and a work of art in itself. And the collections, which focus on applied arts, decorative arts and design, are beautifully curated and cover themes and topics rarely explored in other museums in the capital. What inspired this exhibition?

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Spinning a yarn: how Icelandic artist Ýrúrarí turns textiles into stunning works of art

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But Icelandic artist Ýr Jóhannsdóttir, aka Ýrúrarí , has been turning them into stunning works of art. This project evolved into 'visible mending' workshops in her open studio at the The Museum of Design and Applied Arts in 2021. Process and perspective How, we wondered, does she approach creating her unique art forms?

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

Creative Boom

We share some highlights of his upcoming exhibition, The Brush and the Torch. The Los Angeles-based creative is known for crafting intricate and epic mythology with his paintings. Cox's new show will feature 25 new works, marking his largest solo exhibition to date and fourth at the gallery.

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Tomas Watson Exhibition at Anita Rogers Gallery

We And The Color

New York City-based Anita Rogers Gallery currently presents “Transitions,” an exquisite exhibition showcasing the remarkable talent of British artist Tomas Watson. ” Tomas Watson Exhibition at Anita Rogers Gallery. The exhibition is on view from March 6 to May 24.

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Handcrafted Artful Embroideries of Everyday Products by Alicja Koz?owska

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Since 2017 she’s combined that love of craft with a fascination with pop art to create Embroidered Ordinariness, a set of felt and embroidery versions of mass-produced items. owska is inspired by Andy Warhol and her Warholesque felt banana skin sculpture was the first piece she exhibited in a gallery. “I

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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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October 2022 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists

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Yayoi Kusama , “Pumpkins Screaming About Love Beyond Infinity” (2017), mirrors, acrylic, glass, LEDs, and wood panels, 59 x 59 x 83 ½ inches. Collection of the artist, courtesy of Ota Fine Arts. Massachusetts Design Art and Technology Institute (DATMA) – SHELTER 2023 Featured. London Craft Week 2023 (International).

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