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Simone Brewster's new exhibition explores our social relationship with objects

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A new exhibition from one of the leading voices in contemporary design, Simone Brewster , encourages viewers to reconsider their perception of everyday objects and how we interact with them. It draws on the concept of 'intimate architecture': the effect of texture and three-dimensional form on memory and emotion.

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10 brilliant illustrators you should have on your radar

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We've got a selection of 10 amazing illustrators that are sure to inspire you. Looking to commission an illustrator or just seeking fresh visual inspiration for your own work? But it's easy to escape because there's a whole world of illustration out there. Caver Zhang Caver Zhang is a freelance illustrator based in Jinan, China.

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Esther Tang's gloriously textural illustrations help her connect to the world emotionally

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New York City-based illustrator Esther Tang communicates her emotions and connects to the world through her delightfully nuanced and universally resonant work. Connection and communication are at the heart of Esther Tang's illustrations. And this is without mentioning the dozens of group exhibitions she's been part of.

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Class of 2022: A guide to all the UK's graduate shows this summer

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And if you're exhibiting yourself, we wish you the very best of luck! After two years of digital-only exhibition, the iconic UAL college's graduate shows will appear in physical and digital form this year. Subjects covered include fashion, graphic design, illustration, animation, product and furniture design, and photography.

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Jean Jullien's bold, graphic underwater world will awaken your inner child

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These simple ways to interact with the exhibits are perfectly pitched for children, and the experience of visiting this show, which is Jean's first in Australia, is likely to be anything but forgettable for many young minds. It's a singular aesthetic that's garnered him a cult-like following, including more than 1.2

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Chiara Xie's tech-focused illustrations redefine what a fulfilling life looks like

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London-based illustrator Chiara Xie reflects on the effect of technology in her cyberpunk artwork. This realisation prompted me to enrol in an intensive summer illustration course in New York, where I explored various forms of illustration. Among them, editorial illustration resonated with me the most.

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This year's OFFF Festival channels a brutalist hero's journey for its identity

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The Barcelona-based creative agency behind the festival's look and feel used the area's brutalist architecture as the core inspiration. The rooms themselves exhibit varying behaviours, further highlighting the imperfect and constantly evolving nature of the creative process.

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