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Poster Cult: the latest works of Swiss printmaker Dafi Kühne

Creative Boom

Piper Nigrum, 2020 © Dafi Kühne Typographic Disillusion, 2023 © Dafi Kühne Poster Cult includes the thoughtful presentation of 60 selected posters, as well as black and white images shot by Zurich-based photographer Peter Hauser that illustrate the artist's interconnected digital and analogue working process.

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

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My style has been shaped through years of experimentation – printmaking, collage, hand-drawing, stop-motion, digital painting – I've tried it all. 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.

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The Creative Boom 2023 Christmas gift guide for creatives

Creative Boom

And now we're back for 2023 with another bumper crop of amazing gift ideas from independent artists and shops. And this one has been designed by Dutch designer/printmaker Karel Martens. To guard against that happening, last year we compiled the ultimate 2022 Christmas gift guide for creatives.

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

Creative Boom

A legacy built in letterpress Few designers have made the impact that Kitching has on contemporary printmaking. A new generation of printmakers While the exhibition pays homage to Kitching's legacy, it also looks to the future. As part of the show, three emerging designers present work inspired by his mentorship.

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UK's biggest comic art festival returns to Yorkshire this November

Creative Boom

One of the funnier things about the current Writers Guild of America strike has been seeing people lose their minds over the fact there may be no movie or TV promotions at LA Comic Con 2023. What on earth will be there to entertain attendees, some have wondered? Others have replied, somewhat sardonically, "Er. how about comics ?"

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V&A names Benjamin Phillips as Moira Gemmill Illustrator of the Year 2024

Creative Boom

The 2024 winners were chosen by an expert judging panel consisting of printmaker and previous Illustration Awards winner James Albon, author, illustrator, and animator Yasmeen Ismail, founder and director of Gran Salón Mexico Maru Aguzzi, and esteemed illustrator and cartoonist Chris Riddell.

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2023 Modern Gift Ideas From Social Media Consultant Maivy Tran

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For a limited time, their bestsellers come perfectly packaged in beautifully printed boxes that pay homage to the female printmakers of the Bauhaus era. Follow along so you don’t miss any of our 2023 Gift Guides this year! This post contains affiliate links, so if you make a purchase from an affiliate link, we earn a commission.