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Honest, raw, dark as you like – meet new UK illustrator Ben Duchesne

Creative Boom

A 2022 graduate of the Illustration BA at Falmouth University, Ben's focus is visual storytelling based on accompanying narrative from the darker side of fiction. And this is where his work with light and shadow comes into play once again because the themes he loves to explore are often introspective and layered with atmosphere.

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The 20 illustrators inspiring us the most in 2025

Creative Boom

In 2022, he published a monograph with Phaidon. Jada Bruney Jada Bruney is an illustrator, art director, and designer based in London whose work explores themes of identity, culture, and collaboration. To learn more, read our exclusive interview with Lauren. © Lauren Hom 4.

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Karlotta Freier draws with such freedom her imagery seems to float on air

Creative Boom

I like slowly exploring a theme and discovering something new in the process. Sometimes, I am confronted with themes I have never thought about, and figuring that out can be challenging. In 2022, she founded Illustrators Acquainted , the monthly video conference meet-up she hosts. I enjoy spending time with my work.

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Illustrator Poan Pan on embracing change, community, and the unexpected

Creative Boom

At the start of 2022, Taiwan-based illustrator Poan Pan was at the start of his freelance career a recent graduate of Central Saint Martins, navigating the uncertainties of working independently. "The

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A Hybrid Mass Timber Addition Unifies the California College of the Arts

Azure Magazine

For this reason (and many others), the CCA opted to close its Oakland location in May 2022. The theme of indoor-outdoor workspaces runs throughout: Here, two large maker yards carved out of the lower level extend the workshop facilities while also allowing fresh air and natural light into the centre of the deep floor plate.

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Pickleball's not the only paddle game: TOPSP!N celebrates the art of table tennis

Creative Boom

N (2022), creating a unique intersection of creativity, sport and social impact. N exhibition in 2022 featured over 60 artist-designed paddles, including works by Turner Prize winner Martin Boyce. N, the third edition of its exhibition series that transforms ping-pong paddles into coveted works of art to support community sport.

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

Design Milk

The interaction between light and color, at the basis of Dan Flavin’s work, is a theme to which we are very sensitive. Panza Collection, Mendrisio Photo: Florian Holzherr , courtesy of Kunstmuseum Basel 1. Dan Flavin This is an artist which attitude really inspired our work.