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Mixed-media artist Mariana K's reality-twisting worlds are magically atmospheric

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Introducing Mariana K, a Ukrainian artist who combines photography and painting in quite magical and moody ways. Mariana Klymchuk , aka Mariana K, is a Ukrainian mixed media visual artist now living in Cumbria. Scroll through the feed of your favourite artist, and you will see their development. Halfway © Mariana K.

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

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A new exhibition from one of the leading voices in contemporary design, Simone Brewster , encourages viewers to reconsider their perception of everyday objects and how we interact with them. These dialogues of heritage, memory, race, gender, tradition and form are embodied in some of the key centrepieces of the exhibition.

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Stanley Chow exhibition will showcase illustrations of people from film, stage and TV

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One of the world's most renowned illustrators has chosen some of his most iconic works for a 14-week exhibition at The Edge Theatre & Arts Centre in Chorlton. The exhibition will also include the three patrons of The Edge, Sir Mark Rylance, Julie Hesmondhalgh and John Thomson.

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Veronica Castro on the V&A's Diva exhibition and why it's a word we need to reclaim

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Plus, right now, there's an extra reason to visit: the chance to see original costumes worn by Maria Callas, Cher, Elton John, Janelle Monae and Marilyn Monroe in a major exhibition titled DIVA , running until 7 April 2024. What inspired this exhibition? The exhibition traced a story of opera across 400 years.

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How to reinvent yourself through art, just like Sharon Stone

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Sharon Stone with her paintings at the East Coast premiere of her art exhibition Courtesy of C. Stone has two new exhibitions in Berlin and San Francisco Countless people have switched careers mid-stream, as actress-turned-painter Sharon Stone recently did. Have you always dreamt of being an artist but never quite got around to it?

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Founders behind charity exhibition Hysterical share how they build community through activist art

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The origin story of Hysterical is a friendship fairy tale for the digital age: creators Bee Illustrates and Eliza Hatch fostered a friendship online, navigating their growing social media platforms as queer, feminist creators. It looks like a uterus," Bee Illustrates told Creative Boom. And it's just giant.

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

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This festival transforms Harbin in China into a winter wonderland with massive, intricately carved ice sculptures, ice lanterns, and a variety of winter sports, drawing artists and visitors from around the world. Plan your visit to different exhibitions in advance and savour Milan's exquisite Italian cuisine. Madinat Jumeirah.

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