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

Creative Boom

Nærvera © Ýrúrarí aka Ýr Jóhannsdóttir We chat with the brilliant Icelandic artist about sustainability, textile techniques and handing out wool pizzas to the public. But Icelandic artist Ýr Jóhannsdóttir, aka Ýrúrarí , has been turning them into stunning works of art. The crafting can take days and sometimes even weeks."

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Rising Nigerian artist Nengi Omuku introduces her first major UK solo show

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Photo credit - Full house Partners © The Nigerian artist explores colourful connections between people and flora, inspired by her mother and former career as a florist. Although Nengi attended art school in London, she currently lives and works in Lagos, one of the world's biggest megacities with a population of 16 million.

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Adrian Cox's visionary art explores mythic narratives and spiritual meaning

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The LA-based artist conjures magical worlds and invites us to explore them together "like a shared dream". We share some highlights of his upcoming exhibition, The Brush and the Torch. The Los Angeles-based creative is known for crafting intricate and epic mythology with his paintings.

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Class of 2022: A guide to all the UK's graduate shows this summer

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Students at Glasgow School of Art. And if you're exhibiting yourself, we wish you the very best of luck! After two years of digital-only exhibition, the iconic UAL college's graduate shows will appear in physical and digital form this year. 22 Men by Emma Williams, MA Art and Science (Central Saint Martins).

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May 2024 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists

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Lisa Ericson, “ Chariot “ Every month, Colossal shares a selection of opportunities for artists and designers, including open calls, grants, fellowships, and residencies. 3,500 Artist Grants | The Hopper Prize Featured The Hopper Prize is accepting entries for Spring 2024 artist grants. Deadline: 11:59 p.m.

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February 2024 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists

Colossal

Illustration by Marija Tiurina Every month, Colossal shares a selection of opportunities for artists and designers, including open calls, grants, fellowships, and residencies. The Susannah Kelly Art Award Featured The newly launched Susannah Kelly Art Award offers three $2,000 grants for artists working in drawing, painting, and sculpting.

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It's all in the eyes for A Practice for Everyday Life's identity for the 59th Venice Biennale

Creative Boom

With the 59th Venice Biennale well underway, our attention turns to the Italian exhibition's graphic identity for 2022. Crafted by A Practice for Everyday Life , the London studio founded by Kirsty Carter and Emma Thomas in 2003, it's inspired by Surrealism and represented by eyes, which can be seen dotted around the Venetian city.