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Artistic rebel, urban poet: new book celebrates the iconic photography of Saul Leiter

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Saul Leiter may not be the best-known name in the history of photography, but perhaps he should be. As a new monograph highlights, this uncompromising artist was a true rebel with a radical approach that resulted in a huge archive of truly groundbreaking work. Read our interview with the authors to learn more.

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How to reinvent yourself through art, just like Sharon Stone

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Sharon Stone with her paintings at the East Coast premiere of her art exhibition Courtesy of C. Have you always dreamt of being an artist but never quite got around to it? Art had always been a vibrant thread woven into the tapestry of Sharon Stone's life. This simple act instantly reignited her passion for art.

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Artist Sarah Graham on raising awareness for bipolar disorder and how art saved her life

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She considers art to have saved her life and is launching her biggest solo show next month to help others. Sarah Graham has become a renowned British artist for her fun and joyful kitsch paintings, paying homage to familiar toys, sweets and brands from the 1980s and 1990s. She admits that art has always got her through difficult times.

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Mixed-media artist Mariana K's reality-twisting worlds are magically atmospheric

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Introducing Mariana K, a Ukrainian artist who combines photography and painting in quite magical and moody ways. Mariana Klymchuk , aka Mariana K, is a Ukrainian mixed media visual artist now living in Cumbria. Scroll through the feed of your favourite artist, and you will see their development. Halfway © Mariana K.

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Coverjunkie curates the latest collection of limited-edition art prints from RoomFifty

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Paul Faassen – The Mob RoomFifty has a new collection of art prints on sale curated by Jaap Biemans, aka Coverjunkie. RoomFifty is one of our favourite purveyors of affordable art and design work today. Jaap Biemans, currently the art director of Volksrant Magazine, graduated in 1998 from the Academy of Fine Arts and Design.

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Artist Denzil Forrester melds the energy of '80s dub with themes of social justice

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Q, 2022 © Courtesy the artist and Stephen Friedman Gallery, London. Photo by Todd-White Art Photography A new show by Grenada-born British artist Denzil Forrester showcases an intoxicating series of paintings that merge past and present in a frenzy of energy.

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Six ways artists can set up a successful stall at an art fair

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Photography by Peter Byrne. If you're participating in art fairs for the first time or just feel a bit rusty, we've put together a guide on how to set up a stall with the help of Glasgow Print Fair and some of the printmakers it works with. Photography by Peter Byrne. Photography by Peter Byrne. Glasgow Print Fair.

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