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Bored of Apes? Here's an artist's guide to NFTs that won't drive you bananas

Creative Boom

It's no secret they've blown up the past few years, and if you're an artist of any kind, you've likely come across them more than the average person. As an artist, finding out that an 8-bit profile picture sold for hundreds of thousands of dollars can be frustrating. How NFTs Benefit Artists. A Brief History of NFTs.

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Collages by Funmi Lijadu express her belief that art and life should be intertwined

Creative Boom

London-based artist, writer and publicist Funmi Lijadu tackles issues of identity in her tactile, surreal collages. This has led to her writing for publications such as Cosmopolitan, Metro UK, gal-dem and many more. Collage, as an artistic medium, falls under the wide umbrella of mixed-media," Funmi tells Creative Boom. "In

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Interview with Artist Carolina Amaya

We And The Color

Embarking on a transformative journey that transcends borders and artistic landscapes, Carolina Amaya , born in Bogota, Colombia, in 1981, has emerged as a prominent contemporary artist now calling Berlin home. As her artistic voice resonates globally, she significantly contributes to shaping the discourse surrounding contemporary art.

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10 brilliant illustrators you should have on your radar

Creative Boom

It's easy to get stuck looking at the same kind of art, time and time again, in a kind of artistic version of an echo chamber. In the following article, we spotlight an incredible 10 Caper artists you should add to your radar. Amao Amao is an illustrator, motion designer and VR artist who lives in her home city of Shanghai, China.

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Top 10 Typography Artists Worth Following

Inkbot Design

Top 10 Typography Artists Worth Following. When expressed in artistic and inventive ways, typography moves away from being only words arranged for print and becomes inspiring and exciting forms of design. In this article, we look at 10 of the top famous typography artists and their work. Christopher Wool. Christopher Wool.

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Shared Governance: A Democratic Future for Public Spaces

Azure Magazine

And what is it that determines how we engage with the public realm and our shared commons? The possible responses to these questions are typically, and unsurprisingly, centred around urban design: the physical features of public spaces – that is, what’s in them and how they look and could be used. For more information, visit: [link].

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Can Public Art Change the Way We Think About Sustainability?

Eye on Design

This has spurred a recent movement to use street art to spread awareness about social issues and public health messages. Launched in 2018, Hilldaari is a multi-partner initiative, supported by Nestlé India, Recity Networ k, and Stree Mukti Sanghatana. It’s tagline is ‘Humaara Kuda, Humaari Zimmedari’ [Our Garbage, Our Responsibility].