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Artist Denzil Forrester melds the energy of '80s dub with themes of social justice

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Q, 2022 © Courtesy the artist and Stephen Friedman Gallery, London. Photo by Todd-White Art Photography A new show by Grenada-born British artist Denzil Forrester showcases an intoxicating series of paintings that merge past and present in a frenzy of energy.

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The best cards by independent artists and designers for Valentine's Day 2022

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And that's independent artists and designers. These are hand-drawn, beautifully printed, gorgeous creations that will more than impress that special someone but also go a long way to generously support the artists, makers, independent shops and designers all relying on your business to thrive. You're Blooming Wonderful by Toucan Tango.

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

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Left to right: Billy Paterson (Communication Design Y3), Jihye Baek (MFA 2022), Fleur Connor (Painting and Printmaking 2022), Sophie Ammann, Leonie Hiller (Communication Design 2022). BCU Inspired 2022 , Birmingham City University. Graduate Showcase 2022 , Norwich University for the Arts.

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

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Photo credit - Full house Partners © The Nigerian artist explores colourful connections between people and flora, inspired by her mother and former career as a florist. Overall, I haven't encountered any specific obstacles or limitations related to my gender in terms of exhibiting or any other aspects of my artistic career."

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Weishan Yang is a multimedia artist with a love of horror fiction, ghosts and spontaneity

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Reflex, 2022 © Weishan Yang. ?Working And since then, I've worked with a few communities, independent artists and magazines such as Please Don't Touch magazine.". Total Recall, 2022 © Weishan Yang. Caught Feelings, 2022 © Weishan Yang. Free Breeze, 2022 © Weishan Yang. Untitled (Leaving Oasis), 2022 © Weishan Yang.

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7 beautiful portfolio templates for creatives in 2022

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Here are some of our favourite templates for 2022. We think Squarespace's Kester is a great shout for artists and illustrators everywhere, as it showcases the work front and centre with the option to add a shop and a blog, too. You can now create a professional website with minimal effort. They're clean, functional and professional.

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V&A announces the shortlist for the 2022 Illustration Awards

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Hopefuls for this year's V&A Illustration Awards have been whittled down even further as the shortlisted artists have recently been announced. The overall winner of the V&A Illustration Awards 2022 will also be awarded the Moira Gemmill Illustrator of the Year Prize, an additional £5,000 plus entry of their work into the V&A.