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UAL student Shihui Li highlights animal extinction through sugar-spun folk art

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And that's certainly the case if you're applying for a course at University of the Arts London (UAL) , which prides itself in encouraging diversity in terms of everything from personal background to creative outlook and experience. This ancient Chinese folk art traditionally depicts animals of the zodiac or scenes from myths and legends.

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Cultural festivals for the soul: 2024 events that celebrate art, design, and creativity

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Art Basel Miami Beach. We list the most exciting events around the world to help enrich your mind and fuel your inspiration. January Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival – China, 5 Jan-early March Ever been to an ice sculpture festival? Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival, 2020.

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Magical world of inflatable art opens new cultural landmark in Manchester

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Yayoi Kusama and Dots Obsession, 1996-2011 Installation view_ The Watari Museum of Contemporary Art, Tokyo. Courtesy of Ota Fine Arts, Victoria Miro and David Zwirner. The new venue will be commissioning and presenting a year-round programme by leading artists from across the world. © YAYOI KUSAMA.

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Haunting wooden sculptures by Claudette Schreuders reveal why we can't escape from ourselves

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In Doubles, her latest series of figurative painted wood sculptures and works on paper, Cape Town artist Claudette Schreuders takes a closer look at the double lives we lead, from what we do in private to how we present ourselves in public. The artist's sculpture work is rooted in both African and European traditions.

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

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

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Simone's work has previously been exhibited both in the UK and around the world, including at the British Embassy during the London 2012 Olympic Games, The Royal College of Art 175th Anniversary Exhibition, and Collect at the Saatchi Gallery. Deconstructing the body As part of the display, Brewster presents a chaise lounge titled Negress.

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Bauhaus Graphic Design: Past, Present, and Future

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Bauhaus Graphic Design : Past, Present, and Future The Bauhaus school revolutionised graphic design by pioneering bold, minimalist styles emphasising function over ornamentation. From 1919 to 1933, the Bauhaus united fine arts and crafts to create practical yet beautiful designs for the machine age.