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

Creative Boom

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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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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The art of enterprise software

UX Collective

Inspirations from the Golden Age of Digital Art. With the latest developments in the creative application of technology, I feel like a golden age of digital art has arrived. With the latest developments in the creative application of technology, I feel like a golden age of digital art has arrived. Rainbow over Richmond?—?Melbourne

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Design 4.0: leading design in the new industry

UX Collective

won an arts competition, causing an uproar in the arts community (source: Jason Allen ) The art community is going through a terrible storm of words over the latest annual art competition at the Colorado State Fair. It was done with a line of text through an artificial intelligence program called Midjourney.

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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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12 Student Designers You Should Be Following on Instagram

Graphic Design Junction

It is good to look for inspiration from titans of the industry, the ones who know their craft and rightfully have a spot in the hall of fame. In the world of art, you quickly get disillusioned in a myth of a one-person band because sometimes you have to get professionals to help you out. Annie Atkins – @annieatkins.

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The 26 Best Books for Creative Business Owners

Inkbot Design

If you're anything like me, you have a burning passion for your craft and a desire to turn it into a thriving business. Elizabeth Gilbert's infectious enthusiasm and wise insights will remind you why you fell in love with your craft in the first place. Buy on Amazon 2. Buy on Amazon 12. Buy on Amazon 17. Buy on Amazon 19.