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Ben Zank questions social norms through hyper-staged performance art

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© Ben Zank We profile the rising star of American art photography and explore his use of nudes, bizarre scenarios and celebrations of the absurd. Art may hold a mirror up to nature, but sometimes, it's good for that mirror to be a little crooked so that we perceive our surroundings differently.

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UK's biggest comic art festival returns to Yorkshire this November

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Photography by Andrew Benge Taking place in Leeds and Harrogate, Thought Bubble is the UK's biggest celebration of comic art and culture. Of course, Brits don't have to cross the channel to immerse themselves in this enduringly popular art form. Photography by Andrew Benge Thought Bubble. Thought Bubble. Thought Bubble.

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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. He had developed an interest in painting from an early age, and in New York, he was fortunate to meet the abstract expressionist painter Richard Pousette-Dart, who encouraged him to pursue photography.

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Jean Jullien's bold, graphic underwater world will awaken your inner child

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Photography by Kate Shanasy The Paris-based artist brings an intimate experience of colourful ocean life, inner coral reefs and natural wonders to the National Gallery of Victoria for their latest Triennial. Photography by Kate Shanasy Photography by Kate Shanasy The exhibition is accompanied by a new NGV Kids book, Who Lives in the Sea?

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The best art books to enjoy in the summer of 2022

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Ranging from painting to photography, each takes a deep dive into its respective subject to help educate, inform and entertain you in equal measure. Art and fashion have always had a tumultuous and unpredictable relationship. Black Artists in British Art: A History since the 1950s by Eddie Chambers.

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12 magazines and blogs that every photographer should check out

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Image licensed via Adobe Stock In print and online, these are the best places to find visual inspiration, tips and tutorials, and expert advice on photography. In the world of photography, you never stop learning, so staying inspired and informed is crucial. Every four weeks, there's a new issue, adding up to 13 editions a year.

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Behind Blue Eyes: Ukrainian children photo their lives in joyful charity art project

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For the last two years, the volunteer-run charity art project Behind Blue Eyes has shown the value of creativity to Ukrainian children by asking them to capture their lives with disposable film cameras. They are still small and unable to convey their emotions verbally, but they somehow express themselves through photography.

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