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Poster Cult: the latest works of Swiss printmaker Dafi Kühne

Creative Boom

It seems that everywhere we look, there is news on advances in technology and the rise of digital techniques, even in the art and design world. In his studio, he mostly worked on typographic posters for music, art, architecture, theatre and film projects, but also created some posters for products.

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

Creative Boom

My style has been shaped through years of experimentation – printmaking, collage, hand-drawing, stop-motion, digital painting – I've tried it all. Originally from Hefei in eastern China, Fangfang relocated to London, studied illustration at the Kingston College of Art, and graduated this year. My family also played a big role.

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Top 10 illustrators to watch: A must-see list for art enthusiasts

Creative Boom

Influenced by nature, folk art and craft, his work has a distinct rhythm suited for animation, branding and storytelling. Icinori Icinori, the creative duo of Mayumi Otero and Raphal Urwiller, are meticulous in their approach to illustration and printmaking. His compositions are immersive, with a strong sense of movement and texture.

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April 2025 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists

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2025 Booooooom Art & Photo Book Award Featured Booooooomand Bookmobile are teaming up for this popular open call supporting artist publishing. YICCA Art Prize 2025 (International) YICCA accepts all kinds of contemporary artworks and offers a first prize of3,00 and a second prize of 1,000. Deadline: April 15, 2025. Deadline: 5 p.m.

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Roman Klonek: Carving Stories Exhibition in Barcelona

We And The Color

This art show is an invitation into the mind of Roman Klonek , a Polish-born artist based in Germany, whose work dances playfully between the aesthetics of mid-century cartoons and the bold impact of traditional printmaking. However, Roman Klonek didn’t just admire cartoons; he pursued a formal arts education.

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Madeleine LeBrun’s uncanny clay illustrations are inspired by insects, folk art and 90s kids TV

Its Nice That

When it comes to visual inspiration, Madeleine looks to the world of folk art, especially one of Canada’s most beloved folk artists, Maud Lewis. She joined as a junior writer in April 2024 after graduating from Kingston School of Art with a degree in Graphic Design. Reading "Madeleine LeBrun’s uncanny."

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“What surrounds a brand shapes how it speaks”: designer Laura Beulens on the delicate art of building a visual identity

Its Nice That

She joined as a junior writer in April 2024 after graduating from Kingston School of Art with a degree in Graphic Design. Across her research, writing and visual work she has a particular interest in printmaking, self-publishing and expanded approaches to photography. Reading "“What surrounds a brand."