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Ai Weiwei’s New Toy Brick Masterpieces Re-Mix Art History

Design Milk

World-famous artist, activist, and provocateur Ai Weiwei is currently exhibiting stunning new work at two different galleries in New York that reproduce famous paintings and news images on a massive scale all composed from hundreds of thousands of LEGO and WOMA bricks. Ai Weiwei “Water Lilies #4” 2022.

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Mark James isn't bored (and he doesn't think you should be either)

Creative Boom

I've done a few collaborations there and had a solo show in Tokyo in 2022. He finds inspiration in fashion, galleries, and music, quoting John Miles as he grins: "Music was my first love, and it will be my last." There's definitely a pull towards Japan," he says. I'm planning another for October. Just that excitement," he says.

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The 20 illustrators inspiring us the most in 2025

Creative Boom

In 2022, he published a monograph with Phaidon. His ability to blend humour with serious commentary has made him a favourite among both commercial clients and gallery audiences worldwide. © Jean Jullien © Jean Jullien © Jean Jullien 2.

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Hotlist 2025: the 25 most popular design studios, as voted for by their peers

Creative Boom

Edit recently gained attention for their rebranding work for Salford's Lowry Theatre and the National Portrait Gallery , projects that underscored their commitment to driving community engagement through design. EDIT's rebrand of The Lowry National Portrait Gallery by EDIT 10.

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The 25 creative studios inspiring us the most in 2025

Creative Boom

A Practice for Everyday Life Based in London and founded by Kirsty Carter and Emma Thomas, A Practice for Everyday Life built a reputation as a sought-after collaborator with like-minded companies, galleries, institutions and individuals. Photo: Ed Park La Biennale di Venezia identity by A Practice for Everyday Life, 2022.

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F5: Draga & Aurel on Lake Como, Joseph Beuys + More

Design Milk

Photo: Riccardo Gasperoni Per Speculum in Aenigmate, an exhibition in collaboration with Contemporary Cluster at Palazzo Brancaccio, Rome (2022) With their first personal exhibition in Rome, Draga & Aurel wanted to highlight the strong dialogue between Aurel K. Basedows pictorial works and some of the duos iconic design pieces.

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The 20 graphic designers inspiring us the most in 2025

Creative Boom

In 2022, she partnered with Natalie Shields to launch Scheffe Shields, an award-winning independent design and illustration collaborative focused on printed matter. She began her editorial career at the New York Times Magazine, then went on to work on publications of all kinds, including Here, Interview, GQ, Wired, Lux, and WePresent.