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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. Interdisciplinary artist Adam Bridgland hasn't, though, as his second solo exhibition stands as a testament to.

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Print's not dead: the best magazines for graphic design inspiration

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For graphic designers especially, print magazines offer a source of inspiration that's tangible and immersive and presents content in a completely different visual way to digital. Why it inspires: Idea's design is a play on colours, layouts, and paper types, creating a one-of-a-kind printed product. Eye magazine 2.

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Japanese artist En Iwamura's fanciful sculptures are a holiday for the mind

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No artist can be immune to the confusion, chaos and climate disasters taking place around the world right now. Japanese artist En Iwamura 's response invokes a sense of lively and wondrous innocence with his paintings, sculptures, and installations, which take the viewer on something approaching a holiday for the mind.

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Artist Denzil Forrester melds the energy of '80s dub with themes of social justice

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Q, 2022 © Courtesy the artist and Stephen Friedman Gallery, London. Photo by Todd-White Art Photography A new show by Grenada-born British artist Denzil Forrester showcases an intoxicating series of paintings that merge past and present in a frenzy of energy. Ma Pets, 2022 © Courtesy the artist and Stephen Friedman Gallery, London.

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Julie Lai's 'chrysalis' illustrations celebrate the artist's personal healing journey

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After suffering from chronic pain for several years, Hong Kong artist Julie Lai used her creativity as part of her healing process, illustrating pivotal moments from her journey back to health. Today, she works as a freelance illustrator, drawing inspiration from urban and natural landscapes and adding emotion to every piece.

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Paintings that imagine famous artists as Mr Men or Little Miss characters in their own style

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Launching at London's Maddox Gallery this September, Little Palette is a solo exhibition by the emerging British artist featuring various paintings and sculptures that challenge what we think about art and its many genres. Through each piece, Chaumeton uses humour and intrigue to make us think about each artist on display.

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Fred Perry, the British icon to be celebrated at the Design Museum this summer

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Through original objects, design processes and specially commissioned films, you'll be able to see how the cultural significance of the Fred Perry polo shirt has evolved over seven decades and inspired the world. All Our Tomorrows, Fred Perry Subculture Live, The 100 Club, London, 2019. Fred Perry x Raf Simons, 2019.

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