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Veronica Castro on the V&A's Diva exhibition and why it's a word we need to reclaim

Creative Boom

Plus, right now, there's an extra reason to visit: the chance to see original costumes worn by Maria Callas, Cher, Elton John, Janelle Monae and Marilyn Monroe in a major exhibition titled DIVA , running until 7 April 2024. What inspired this exhibition? The exhibition traced a story of opera across 400 years.

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Founders behind charity exhibition Hysterical share how they build community through activist art

Creative Boom

When they met by accident at a post-pandemic IRL event in October 2021, they knew they were destined to be more than just friends: they were the perfect match as creative collaborators. But the exhibition's founders are also incredibly keen for Hysterical to be more than a showcase; it should, above all things, be a safe space.

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London Design Festival 2021 – exhibitions and trade shows guide

Design Week

Exhibition: Against the Grain. Arts platform Fels and Jan Hendzel Studio have collaborated on materials and innovation-focused exhibition Against the Grain. Exhibition: 100 Days of Gratitude. Illustrated prints will also be available to buy at the exhibition at £100 each, with proceeds going towards Endometriosis UK.

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Graphic designer Marina Veziko on making work that's 'boundary-pushing and societally meaningful'

Creative Boom

I realised that it's possible to work with clients who share your values and thus contribute to building sustainable brands." FEW Magazine, 2021. FEW Magazine, 2021. FEW Magazine, 2021. These days, much of Marina's work is centred around branding, floating seamlessly through the commercial and cultural landscapes.

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Magical world of inflatable art opens new cultural landmark in Manchester

Creative Boom

Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama's exhibition You, Me and The Balloons is a colourful wonderland of inflatable inspiration: a suitable opener for a brand new type of arts centre. Installation view from Manchester International Festival 2023 exhibition ‘Yayoi Kusama_ You, Me and the Balloons’ at Aviva Studios. © YAYOI KUSAMA.

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Artist Sarah Graham on raising awareness for bipolar disorder and how art saved her life

Creative Boom

Sarah Graham in her studio With colourful, kitsch and photorealism paintings of nostalgic sweets, toys and iconic branding from her youth resulting in a hugely successful career, it's hard to believe Sarah Graham is a survivor of bipolar disorder, two suicide attempts and severe mental health difficulties.

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Names to know: 20 visionaries shaping the future of creativity

Creative Boom

From pioneering entrepreneurs to innovative brand leaders and multidisciplinary creative forces, these are the movers and shakers propelling their respective fields forward. To answer that question, we turned to Frontify , our favourite cloud-based, brand-building platform. So, who are the names we need to know? In the U.K.,

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