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

Creative Boom

© 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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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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Learning From Barcelona: A New Future for Toronto’s Public Parks

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Tree branches bob in a gentle breeze, and sculptures tower overhead. Parc de l’Estació del Nord is a case in point, seamlessly incorporating a mix of uses and functions into an ambitiously designed public space. Tree planting and ample seating create a green, park-like setting around the Mercat de Sant Antoni.

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

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Photography by Kate Shanasy Photography by Kate Shanasy Photography by Kate Shanasy Photography by Kate Shanasy Recent exhibitions include a large-scale public installation of sculptural and graphic figures at Le Jardin des Plantes in Nantes, France (2020); a joint exhibition with his brother, Nicolas, at Tokyo's Nanzuka Underground Gallery (2023); (..)

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

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Known for his figurative wire pieces attached to light posts and other public fixtures around the world, Spenser Little ’s recent artworks venture into the personal. Illumination Devices is comprised of the artist’s bent portraits and totems of merging faces, in addition to a series of irradiated kinetic sculptures.

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

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.” These passersby become the initial inspiration for the artist’s figurative cardboard sculptures, which consider his Chinese heritage, his parent’s immigration, and what it means to hold a diasporic identity. Lion Dancer” (2020 ). Chess Players” (2020). “Xuanzang.” ” Photo by Jón Prospero.

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DATMA Issues National Call for Public Art Commissions Based on Shelter

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As part of this initiative, DATMA is issuing a National Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a public outdoor installation on the theme of shelter. Accepted mediums include mixed media, sculpture, installation, new genres, digital media, film and video, music composition, and photography. Image courtesy of the artist.