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Magical world of inflatable art opens new cultural landmark in Manchester

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Yayoi Kusama and Dots Obsession, 1996-2011 Installation view_ The Watari Museum of Contemporary Art, Tokyo. Courtesy of Ota Fine Arts, Victoria Miro and David Zwirner. The exhibition, Kusama's largest and most ambitious immersive environment to date, is open to the public until 28 August 2023. © YAYOI KUSAMA. © YAYOI KUSAMA.

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Illustrated Moments: Andrea Ucini's intimate and emotional works to go on display

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They are loved by the editors of the world's biggest publications, from The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times to The Guardian and Le Monde, and have graced the cover of multiple Elena Ferrante novels. I'm known for photography, but I love all kinds of art," says Rankin.

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V&A announces the shortlist for the 2022 Illustration Awards

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James Albon: ‘Tiktok’ by La ZEP, in Libération, 2021 (Illustrated Journalism Award Shortlist). This year's awards cover work published in 2020 and 2021, with a record number of over 1,440 entries competing for prize money of up to £8,000. Published by Flying Eye, 2021. Published by Folio Society, 2021.

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Spinning a yarn: how Icelandic artist Ýrúrarí turns textiles into stunning works of art

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Nærvera © Ýrúrarí aka Ýr Jóhannsdóttir We chat with the brilliant Icelandic artist about sustainability, textile techniques and handing out wool pizzas to the public. But Icelandic artist Ýr Jóhannsdóttir, aka Ýrúrarí , has been turning them into stunning works of art. I think Iceland has shaped me.

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Class of 2022: A guide to all the UK's graduate shows this summer

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Students at Glasgow School of Art. Yes, there were some physical shows last summer (see our 2021 roundup for details), but that wasn't the case for all, by any means. 22 Men by Emma Williams, MA Art and Science (Central Saint Martins). RA Schools Show , Royal Academy of Arts. RCA2022 , Royal College of Art.

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Calling All Art + Tech Creatives: The OPPO Renovators 2021 Project Is Underway!

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Although the fields of art and technology initially seem very different, they are often intertwined in the design world. The 2021 Renovators Project is currently underway and the deadline to submit is August 29, 2021, so get your entries in today! About OPPO Renovators 2021. Why the Art Toy Category.

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Haunting wooden sculptures by Claudette Schreuders reveal why we can't escape from ourselves

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Public Opinion, 2021 © Claudette Schreuders. In Doubles, her latest series of figurative painted wood sculptures and works on paper, Cape Town artist Claudette Schreuders takes a closer look at the double lives we lead, from what we do in private to how we present ourselves in public. Intruder, 2021 © Claudette Schreuders.

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