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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. The crafting can take days and sometimes even weeks."

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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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December 2021 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists

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Deadline: December 6, 2021. The 2022 Socrates Annual Fellowship program is looking for public art proposals for its Sink or Swim Climate Futures project and group exhibition. on December 6, 2021. Mattress Factory 2021 International Open Call. on December 10, 2021. Visual Art Open Prize. Open Calls.

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Shillington Winners of the 2021 Indigo Awards

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This year, Shillington also won a Graphic Design of the Year 2021 Award for The Guide , an online graphic design handbook, lead by the in-house design team Shanti Sparrow, Anthony Wood and Emily Comfort. Liquid Lab , Silver in Beverages, Fruit Juice 2021. BelCham—Centennial history book , Silver in Book Design 2021.

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November 2021 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists

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Professorship at the ArtCenter College of Design’s Graduate Art MFA Featured. The Graduate Art Department at the ArtCenter College of Design (Pasadena, CA) invites artists working in any medium to apply for the position of Assistant/Associate/Full Professor. Deadline: December 1, 2021. 2021 Grants Featured.

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Rising Nigerian artist Nengi Omuku introduces her first major UK solo show

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Although Nengi attended art school in London, she currently lives and works in Lagos, one of the world's biggest megacities with a population of 16 million. We chatted to her about the rising popularity of Nigerian art, her love of nature, and working in a psychiatric ward. It's truly an exhilarating time."

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15+ Best Graphic Design Books in 2023

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From 2021 to 2031, it is only anticipated to increase by 3% annually. Learn More Latest Price on Amazon: Sale 81 Reviews Design Is a Job Audible Audiobook Mike Monteiro (Author) - Mike Monteiro (Narrator) English (Publication Language) 03/31/2014 (Publication Date) - A Book Apart (Publisher) $12.99 Buy on Amazon 3.