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How Sean Rodrigo is turning Walthamstow into a mini metropolis of good

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On close inspection, they reveal themselves to be meticulously designed miniature models of well-known local buildings, such as Manze's pie and mash shop, The Nag's Head pub, and the Wood Street Indoor Market, embellished with 3D-printed details and solar lighting.

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

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In a new show at London's Jealous Gallery, artist Adam Bridgland brings together wild hues, dynamic patterns and the powerful pull of nostalgia in an alluring visual display. We sometimes forget how much of a role lyrics play in our love of popular music.

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Shane Finegan tells the story of sneakers via the medium of beautifully illustrated stamps

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This logic forms the basis of Stampsolector, Shane's new collection of artworks, prints and products, which take the iconography and story of certain sneakers and translates them into miniature images the size of, you guessed it, a postage stamp. Although it is all on Instagram , The Gallery as a space is special. He explains. "I

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Giving Back During the COVID-19 Crisis: 11 Initiatives from Photographers, Galleries, and More

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As art fairs go dark and galleries go online, the future of individual jobs–and the industry itself–remains uncertain. From print sales to grants, these projects remind us of the resilience of the community and the importance of giving back. Marcus, 2017 © Clifford Prince King. © Donna Ferrato.

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Artist Sarah Graham on raising awareness for bipolar disorder and how art saved her life

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She attempted suicide by overdose twice between 2005 and 2015 until she was sectioned in 2017 and then reclassified as Type 1 bipolar. Titled Homecoming, it will take place in her hometown, featuring over 25 paintings on canvas, alongside limited edition prints. To discover more about her work, visit sarahgraham.info.

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‘An Indigenous Present’ Is a Paradigm-Shifting Illumination of Native North American Art Today

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Jamie Okuma, “Elk Boots” (2017), glass seed beads on Giuseppe Zanotti boots, 21 x 7 inches. Image courtesy of the artist and Garth Greenan Gallery, New York All pieces by Dana Claxton. Image courtesy of Fazakas Gallery, Vancouver Both pieces by Caroline Monnet.

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Inspired by memories of Taipei, David Huang's illustrations are a colourful, expressive delight

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David graduated from Rhode Island School of Design in 2017 and has now been freelancing for five years. I thought that to have a successful artistic career, I'd have to paint realistic vases, figures and landscapes for galleries," he explains. "I And when I saw my drawing printed in the paper, it was truly a surreal experience.".