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Meet the Mancunian maximalist pattern maker, Patricia Shea

Creative Boom

Patricia Shea doesn't like being pigeonholed, but as a pattern designer, her hand-painted creations within that field are rich and varied. Now back in Manchester, Design Confections brings together Patricia's creativity – she paints her motifs by hand – with her expertise in applying patterns to different surfaces. Blue Denim Paisley.

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World of Wearable Art: a magical event fusing art and fashion in unique ways

Creative Boom

2024 WOW Show, Crazy Curiosities of Creature Carnival Blending performance art, fashion design, music and contemporary dance, The World of Wearable Art was an intoxicating cocktail of creative disciplines. But does art have to be serious? We reveal what it was like to attend this unusual event.

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Design Army shakes up the real estate market with arty advertising for Gallery 64

Creative Boom

Design Army's chief creative officer and co-founder, Pum Lefebure, explains how they created an attention-grabbing advertising campaign that targets art-loving apartment hunters. And stand out Gallery 64 has. When it comes to finding somewhere to live, there's always a lot to consider.

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What is art? What makes it good? And other things Signal festival makes you think about

Creative Boom

Photography by Tomáš Slavík This year's edition of Prague-based digital arts festival Signal uncovered some big ideas – not least, that a public artwork's success comes down to one of its most fundamental elements – its relationship to place. To deny the links between art and science is to deny Leonardo da Vinci and the entire Renaissance.

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

Creative Boom

Originally from Hefei in eastern China, Fangfang relocated to London, studied illustration at the Kingston College of Art, and graduated this year. The former inspires her creativity, with its galleries, museums, and variety on offer. It's about the message I'm conveying and how it makes people feel," says Fangfang.

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Get a fresh burst of visual inspiration from Manchester's Music for the Senses

Creative Boom

Music for the Senses, a sprawling art trail by Wild in Art , transforms the city centre into an open-air gallery from 7 July to 31 August, offering designers, artists, and other creatives an immersive journey through Manchester's musical DNA.

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The 20 illustrators inspiring us the most in 2025

Creative Boom

In our recent Creative Boom survey, we gathered votes from hundreds of illustrators, art directors and industry insiders to spotlight the artists making waves in this challenging climate. His ability to blend humour with serious commentary has made him a favourite among both commercial clients and gallery audiences worldwide.