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Trap of the Truth: Erwin Wurm makes his UK museum exhibition debut

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© Erwin Wurm Renowned Austrian artist Erwin Wurm has unveiled his first UK museum exhibition at Yorkshire Sculpture Park. These are just some of the surreal sights awaiting visitors at Trap of the Truth, a comprehensive exhibition of Erwin Wurm's work running at Yorkshire Sculpture Park from now until 28 April 2024.

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Jean Jullien's bold, graphic underwater world will awaken your inner child

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Photography by Kate Shanasy The Paris-based artist brings an intimate experience of colourful ocean life, inner coral reefs and natural wonders to the National Gallery of Victoria for their latest Triennial. French artist Jean Jullien is one of our favourite creatives working today. whatever your age.

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Cultural festivals for the soul: 2024 events that celebrate art, design, and creativity

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January Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival – China, 5 Jan-early March Ever been to an ice sculpture festival? Dress warmly in layers and book a guided tour to explore Harbin's ice sculptures and local cuisine. Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival, 2020. We'd heartily recommend it!

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Illuminated Wire Sculptures Nest Inside Larger Kinetic Works by Artist Spenser Little

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Illumination Devices is comprised of the artist’s bent portraits and totems of merging faces, in addition to a series of irradiated kinetic sculptures. Little’s nestled sculptures are on view through September 20 at MOAH: CEDAR in California. Yellow Glass Urn” (2020), steel, glass, 15 × 13 inches.

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Copper Animal Sculptures by Artist Wang Ruilin Are Embedded with Nature’s Sublime Elements

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N” (2020), copper and paint. Artist Wang Ruilin ( previously ) visualizes nature’s interconnectivity by literally imprinting a rocky terrain or ice cap onto the bodies of wild animals. See more of the Ruilin’s recent sculptures below, and head to Behance and Instagram for glimpses into his process.

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Swaths of Colorful Fringe Disguise Animalistic Sculptures by Artist Troy Emery

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“small sweet pink lump” (2020), polyester, polyurethane, pins, and adhesive, 40 x 44 x 39 centimeters. Many pet owners are quick to name their dog or cat’s breed, but those bringing home one of Troy Emery ’s colorful sculptures might need to figure out what species they’ve adopted first.

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The Cardboard Sculptures of Artist Warren King Are an Homage to His Chinese Heritage

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Artist Warren King ( previously ) finds much of his inspiration by wandering through Chinatown in New York City, where he encounters “street musicians, chess players in Columbus Park, vegetable sellers, knockoff handbag vendors on Canal Street, lion dancers during Chinese New Year celebrations,” he tells Colossal. “Xuanzang.”