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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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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. In response, we are witnessing the emergence of various institutions, such as art fairs, galleries and museums, actively contributing to the flourishing art scene.

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Artist Jarvis Brookfield explores the inner landscape of the mind in his latest exhibition

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Here at Creative Boom, we've been huge fans of UK artist Jarvis Brookfield 's mind-expanding artworks for a couple of years now. It will centre around a series of large-scale paintings that showcase the artist's fascination with the inner landscapes of the mind. The gallery is open Mon-Sat from 12noon to 6pm.

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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. Created by Michigan-based hand-lettering artist Ida Kester Fey, the theme is a popular choice for a reason.

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Paintings that imagine famous artists as Mr Men or Little Miss characters in their own style

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Launching at London's Maddox Gallery this September, Little Palette is a solo exhibition by the emerging British artist featuring various paintings and sculptures that challenge what we think about art and its many genres. Through each piece, Chaumeton uses humour and intrigue to make us think about each artist on display.

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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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'I destroy the work after an exhibition': Inside the weird worlds of artist JeeYoung Lee

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South Korean visual artist and designer JeeYoung Lee is returning to London's NOW Gallery with her upcoming exhibition, Maiden Voyage. JeeYoung Lee has been touted as one of the rising stars in the Korean artistic world, and with her new installation coming to London, there's never been a better time to see her work in person.