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Extraordinary exhibition celebrates millennia of master woodworking in Japan

Creative Boom

A new exhibition at Japan House London traces the development of an astonishing craft tradition, originating in Japan's Hida region and dating back over 1,300 years. Starting with the wood itself, the free exhibition explores tools, techniques and products synonymous with Hida's woodworking heritage. Extraordinary legacy.

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Spinning a yarn: how Icelandic artist Ýrúrarí turns textiles into stunning works of art

Creative Boom

But Icelandic artist Ýr Jóhannsdóttir, aka Ýrúrarí , has been turning them into stunning works of art. This project evolved into 'visible mending' workshops in her open studio at the The Museum of Design and Applied Arts in 2021. Process and perspective How, we wondered, does she approach creating her unique art forms?

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Ronan Mckenzie launches new arts space with joint exhibition

Creative Review

Stemming from personal experiences of institutions, Home has been formed to address the need for creative spaces and infrastructures that contextualise the work of BIPOC artists – and is one of very few Black-owned art spaces in London. The exhibition marks one of many functions that Home will offer.

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Janny Ji on working at Media Arts Lab, how Pentagram shaped her creativity, and designing for communities

Creative Boom

New York-based graphic designer and illustrator Janny Ji talks us through working with some of the biggest studios in the industry and how she earned a place at Apple's coveted Media Arts Lab. Later, I went to Maryland Institute College of Art to pursue a graduate degree in graphic design. Media Arts Lab is a great place to work.

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Athletics celebrates the global art & local soul of the Catskill Arts Space with a new identity

Creative Boom

Credit: Athletics / Catskill Art Space Brooklyn-based creative agency Athletics has created a new identity for the Catskill Art Space, a globally recognised art centre based in upstate New York. The nonprofit arts organisation recently celebrated its 50th anniversary during an important moment in its growth.

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Dear Earth: Artworks to inspire collective action, and promote care for our planet

Creative Boom

Installation view of Cristina Iglesias, Dear Earth – Art and Hope in a Time of Crisis. Courtesy the Hayward Gallery Dear Earth: Art and Hope in a Time of Crisis is an ongoing group show at the Hayward Gallery this summer – and it's one of many activities getting us to freshly-look at climate change. Photo: Mark Blower.

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Pioneer Works Is Rethinking What Online Cultural Programming Looks Like

Eye on Design

When the pandemic hit and museums and galleries closed their doors, many were forced to quickly adapt their programming to keep speaking with their audiences despite the enforced physical separation. Video content and blogs were typically used as promotional material for the “real” exhibition or event held inside a building.