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APRIL 15, 2024

Photograph by Lorenzo Demaria (2022), limited edition of 30 Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of artistry and creativity at The Other Art Fair presented by Saatchi Art, returning to Dallas for its 7th edition from May 9 to 12. Who knows, maybe you’ll get your first tattoo by Poetic Pokes’ Lis Pico? Her works, acclaimed in U.S.

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Design Milk

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Photo: Courtesy Mennour Gallery Prismes et miroirs: Haut-relief-DBPF by Daniel Buren Conceptual artist Daniel Buren is known for his minimalist mirror motifs. The artist assembled and reworked various pieces together to make the bird house look like a natural form, then beautifully embellished the piece in an ultramarine blue hue.

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Design Milk

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Danish designers Laura Bilde and Linnea Blæhr work to combine functionality and sculptural expression through materials and shapes, bringing together tactility, sensuousness, and enticement for the end result. The six carpet patterns within the collection celebrate talented female artists who have paved the way for those in the future.

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OCTOBER 23, 2022

Melding the decadence of Art Nouveau and the whimsy of Alice in Wonderland , artist Carol Long ( previously ) transforms humble clay vessels with an array of small spheres, curled handles, and densely laid stripes. All images © Carol Long, shared with permission.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

.” All images © Mariko Kusumoto, shared with permission Exquisite bulbs, florets, and playful silhouettes emerge from delicate fiber in the jewelry and sculptures of Mariko Kusumoto ( previously ). Kusumoto is currently working on a public art installation that will be installed in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, this November.

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Design You Trust

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

How do you turn old audio equipment into art? Michal Sycz, a Polish artist and graphic designer, knows the answer. He takes apart vintage audio devices from the 60s, 70s and 80s and transforms them into sculptures and installations. His sculptures have a unique style that is both nostalgic and futuristic.

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Creative Boom

JULY 3, 2023

Acclaimed designer, architect and visual artist Simone Brewster is here to boldly challenge those assumptions in a new design commission, The Shape of Things , at NOW Gallery in Greenwich, London. It draws on the concept of 'intimate architecture': the effect of texture and three-dimensional form on memory and emotion.

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Design Milk

MAY 7, 2024

Devotion is the loom with which artists weave craft, steadfastness, and personal conviction, for a meaningful creative practice. Filipino-American artist Paolo Arao explores this concept – metaphorically and physically – with his second solo exhibition on view at the David B. Smith Gallery until May 11.

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Colossal

JANUARY 12, 2024

All images © Maskull Lasserre, shared with permission Behind the hammers and pins of most upright pianos is a hard mass of spruce, maple, or mahogany, what artist Maskull Lasserre ( previously ) refers to as a “secret volume of solid wood.” Do stories and artists like this matter to you?

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 23, 2023

I always made art for fun, and I never imagined I could turn it into a career," he adds. I think a great deal of my engineering background has allowed me to become the artist I am today. It's not a new commonality either, as he points out that even during the Renaissance, many artistic breakthroughs came from mathematical sources.

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We And The Color

OCTOBER 31, 2023

In the world of creativity and expression, art and design have long been intertwined, forming a powerful union that shapes our surroundings and influences our emotions. In this blog post, we delve deep into the mesmerizing fusion of art and design, exploring the harmonious symphony that emerges when these two worlds collide.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 24, 2022

Bright, bold, and impossible to miss, Megan's art also focuses on female perspectives to tell unique stories. Originally from China, Megan Du is a London-based artist studying illustration at the University of the Arts London. The bold colours, fascinating textures and interesting typography make me addicted to it.".

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Brown Paper Bag

JUNE 20, 2022

Artist Sergio Roger reimagines classical artwork and architecture through textiles. The head of Aphrodite, for instance, has a soft appearance with top-stitched hair that also conveys a chiseled texture. Sergio is inspired by “the ancient artistic representations of beauty.”

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We And The Color

JANUARY 23, 2024

In the ever-evolving world of art, 2024 brings forth a vibrant tapestry of creativity that transcends boundaries and challenges conventional norms. As the digital age continues to reshape our perceptions, artists are responding with a diverse range of trends that captivate the senses and provoke thought.

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MAY 2, 2022

Alongside an eccentric metallic menagerie , artist Barbara Franc stitches shaggy hounds with frayed fur and coats layered with assorted patches of prints. The tattered edges mimic a tousled tail and the fringe sticking up from an ear, adding lifelike texture to the canines.

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JULY 28, 2020

In 2012, Bristol-based artist Diana Beltrán Herrera ( previously ) began sculpting impeccably layered paper birds and other wildlife as a way to record her surroundings. Beltrán Herrera’s upcoming projects include a commission for a coral sculpture, in addition to plans to launch a studio with her brother by the end of 2020.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 27, 2024

Contemporary London-based artist Ant Hamlyn is back with a new solo show at Berlin's Weserhalle art gallery. We've previously seen how his flower sculptures have reflected on memories, magic and mythology , and now he's taken these themes one step further with Terrarium, a new exhibition which runs at Weserhalle until 13 April. "In

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FEBRUARY 4, 2022

A former product designer turned bead artist, Jan Huling begins each sculpture with a blank form in the shape of a miniature horse, giant praying mantis, and eager monkey perched on a box. via Women’s Art ). “Hero” (2019), 27 x 22 x 8 inches. All images © Jan Huling, shared with permission.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2023

All images © Zai Divecha, courtesy of Heron Arts shared with permission In Phase Shift , San Francisco-based artist Zai Divecha ( previously ) translates the illusion of movement to monochromatic paper works. Do stories and artists like this matter to you?

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

Hanging Decorations by Wrap and various artists Don't feed the Amazon beast! And now we're back for 2023 with another bumper crop of amazing gift ideas from independent artists and shops. It's a lively hub of creativity that's been supplying the people of Manchester and the rest of the world with art supplies since 1886.

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Colossal

AUGUST 14, 2023

All images © Sangrim Oh, shared with permission Supple textures meet bold hues in Sangmin Oh ’s elegant Knitted Light series. via Yellowtrace ) Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month.

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Design Milk

OCTOBER 9, 2023

For the Collaborative Series, the brand is tapping into these relationships and flexing their own creative skills in tandem with ceramicists, industrial designers, and artists. For the series, her signature celestial ceramic half-moon shaped sculptures are reinterpreted as functional cabinet pulls on two large scale cabinets.

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Abduzeedo

MARCH 4, 2024

Acropora: A Sensory Dive into Art and Exhibition Design abduzeedo 0304—24 Dive into Acropora, a multisensory exhibition blending art with tactile, visual, and auditory experiences. Discover a new approach to art and exhibition design.

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Abduzeedo

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Exploring the Art of 3D Soft Body Character Design abduzeedo 0212—24 Dive into Anil Rinat's latest project on 3D and soft body character design, showcasing dynamic sculptures with enhanced textures for realism. It is a reminder of the limitless potential within 3D design, encouraging artists to experiment and innovate.

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AUGUST 8, 2022

From her studio in Paris, artist Julie Bergeron hand-builds amorphous stoneware vessels that mimic a wide array of creatures and lifeforms found in nature. Gradually the sculpture takes shape, and I let myself be guided by its curves and its irregularities. Often the sculptures seem alive to me.

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Colossal

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Argentina-born artist Claudia Fontes ( previously ) continues her Foreigners series with small sculptures of figures enveloped by plumes of porcelain. Until then, follow the artist on Instagram or head to her site to see more of her sculptural work. All images © Claudia Fontes, shared with permission.

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Colossal

APRIL 27, 2023

A painstaking process of hammering, layering and welding individual pieces links realistic representation and the addition of artistic elements, such as the regal adornment on the forehead of the lion, which is titled “King.” Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month.

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JUNE 2, 2023

All images © Eva Jospin, courtesy of the artist and Mariane Ibrahim. For more than a decade, the Paris-based artist has explored the possibilities of the corrugated material, layering it to create solid pieces that can be carved to reveal detailed landscapes and interiors.

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Design Milk

MAY 9, 2024

Guests amidst the hustle and bustle of Milan Design Week 2024 were granted a moment of respite with the Rude Arts Club exhibition tucked away on Piazza Santo Stefano. Although both collections are entirely distinctive, I wanted to harness the enduring art school ethos of utopian collaboration.” I’m proposing something much bolder.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2021

From her studio in rural Kansas, the artist throws simple ceramic cylinders that she contorts into supple butterfly wings, curved chrysalises, or vases with embellished handles.“When Whether a vase or wide-mouthed jar, the whimsical sculptures are brimming with color and textured details. via Women’s Art ).

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JANUARY 18, 2024

Photos by Red Photography, © Yukihiro Akama, courtesy of Yorkshire Sculpture Park, shared with permission In Huddersfield, England, a half hour’s drive down the road from Yorkshire Sculpture Park , artist Yukihiro Akama fashions a whimsical, miniature world from within a furniture maker’s workshop. Work in progress.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2022

The Manila-based artist is known for his sculptural portraits of wild animals and fantastical creatures that layer hundreds of paper cutouts into stunning three-dimensional works. The metallic material also adds contrast to a pair of koi swimming in a circular yin and yang formation.

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Colossal

JUNE 14, 2022

The natural world and moments of tenderness merge in Lincolnshire-based artist Nichola Theakston ’s expressive sculptures. Some of these are then cast into bronze editions to which she applies a patina, giving the sculptures a distinctive texture and hue. “Sacred Langur,” bronze. “Bastet,” bronze.

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APRIL 28, 2023

Paul-based artist Liz Sexton gives the simile new meaning with recent marine-themed additions to her ongoing papier-mâché masks series, highlighting the distinctive faces of familiar creatures like walruses, manatees, and polar bears that find themselves out and about on dry land. Do stories and artists like this matter to you?

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Creative Boom

JUNE 30, 2022

"I got so inspired that I decided to start experimenting with digital art and 2D, and publish it online every few days, no matter what. Growing an audience, Nikita started receiving commissions, and it wasn't long until he began working with his favourite music artists and exhibiting worldwide. And there we have it.

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MAY 17, 2022

From floral Soundsuits and found-object sculptures to a multicolor web of millions of pony beads, Forothermore surveys the 30-plus-year career of artist Nick Cave. You can read the full interview with Cave here , and find more from the artist on Instagram. Once I removed myself from it, I realized that it’s not for me.

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JUNE 21, 2022

Japanese artist Tomohiro Suzuki is behind the minimal wooden menagerie of Kyoto-based workshop Kokemusu Mokkou. From hunks of walnut, Suzuki carves miniature sculptures of wildlife like antelope, elephants, and bears, with innumerable divots and gouges forming the distinct textured patterns of their coats or skin.

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