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'Storytelling and emotional connection matter more than aesthetics,' says illustrator Fangfang Han

Creative Boom

What began as a university project was taken on by Transport for London, which used the piece to help celebrate the 160th anniversary of the Underground in 2023. The former inspires her creativity, with its galleries, museums, and variety on offer. That moment sparked the idea to create a project about the Underground.

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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.

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The 20 illustrators inspiring us the most in 2025

Creative Boom

His ability to blend humour with serious commentary has made him a favourite among both commercial clients and gallery audiences worldwide. She was the Society of Illustrators 2023's vice president and became chair in 2024. © Jean Jullien © Jean Jullien © Jean Jullien 2.

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Alan Kitching: London's Building Blocks brings letterpress mastery to Madrid

Creative Boom

A new exhibition at GRAGRA Gallery & Letterpress Studio spotlights the legendary printer's work alongside pieces from emerging designers he has mentored. Printing in action Beyond the gallery walls, the exhibition extends into a hands-on experience.

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A Mysterious Wooden Obelisk Reveals a Functional Surprise

Design Milk

When John Makepeace OBE attended the Young Furniture Makers Awards in London in 2023, he encountered the impeccable craftsmanship of Foris, a newly established workshop based in Oxfordshire of South East England. Obelisk 3 made its public debut at the TEFAF art fair in Maastricht , exhibited by the Sarah Myerscough Gallery.

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The Taptap Chair From Artu Makes a Bold Statement on Color

Design Milk

The Polish furniture brand recently tapped German designer Moritz Putzier to create a limited edition collection of his Taptap Chair for an exhibition held in Dsseldorf at the NEBN Gallery. The original Taptap Chair launched in 2023 in solid colors with wide tripod bases that allow for various positions of seating.

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

Design Milk

The collection, which is an exclusive for Todd Merrill Studio, premiered in the 2023 edition of Design Miami. Photo: Riccardo Gasperoni The power of lighthearted design Exhibition Tinted Hues at Nilufar, 2024 A collaboration with the Milanese gallery Nilufar resulted in a capsule of objects with a playful, carefree mood.