Colossal

JANUARY 5, 2024

On view at Japan House Los Angeles , the exhibition showcases more than 70 sculptures and installations that recreate the fantastical animated characters from Squirtle to Pikachu in ceramic, metal, fiber, and more. The article Pokémon and Japanese Craft Traditions Unite in a Fantastic Exhibition of 70+ Works appeared first on Colossal.

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Colossal

AUGUST 11, 2022

Beginning with a copper armature, the North Carolina-based artist stretches vintage paper or patterns of scanned objects across a minimal metal form and stitches the edges together into a geometric patchwork. Constellations, butterflies, and bold checkered prints overlay the animalistic forms by Anne Lemanski. via Women’s Art ).

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Colossal

JULY 27, 2023

All images courtesy of the artists and the Torggler Fine Arts Center, © the artists, shared with permission From intricate, laser-cut tendrils to vibrantly patterned collages, a new exhibition at The Torggler in Newport News, Virginia, explores the vast potential of a conventionally utilitarian material.

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Colossal

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Merging textiles with fiberglass, brass, raffia, wooden masks, and more, the artist highlights our associations with specific materials, pairing them with elusive narratives. “Decolonised Structures (Queen Victoria)” (2022), fiberglass sculpture hand-painted with Dutch wax pattern, on wooden plinth, 139 x 75 x 57 centimeters.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Returning this month to Saudi Arabia is a unique art exhibition set in an ancient desert region of the Arabian Peninsula, using only the natural landscape and surroundings as inspiration. Featuring works by 15 global artists, the theme for Desert X AlUla this year is Sarab, which explores ideas around mirage and oasis.

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Design Week

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Exhibition: Against the Grain. Arts platform Fels and Jan Hendzel Studio have collaborated on materials and innovation-focused exhibition Against the Grain. Exhibition: 100 Days of Gratitude. Green asked a diverse group of artists, designers and more a simple question: what are they grateful for?

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Creative Market

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Think of the 70s and bold patterns come to mind immediately. What catches your eye right away in 70s patterns is the telltale approach to design that this decade is famous for: psychedelia , groovy stylings, and tubular forms all take center stage in wallpapers, stationery, and even paper towels. The History of 70s Patterns and Design.

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Patterns Theme Textures Arts and Crafts 122

Design Milk

AUGUST 11, 2021

The latest exhibition by German-Iranian artist and designer Siba Sahabi titled “Imaginem Sui” is inspired by the relationship between European and Middle Eastern art and how they have historically influenced each other. With these repetitions of pattern, Sahabi’s sculptural works are reminiscent of Middle Eastern arabesque.

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Exhibition Sculpture Patterns Art 105

Design Milk

MAY 7, 2024

Devotion is the loom with which artists weave craft, steadfastness, and personal conviction, for a meaningful creative practice. Filipino-American artist Paolo Arao explores this concept – metaphorically and physically – with his second solo exhibition on view at the David B. Smith Gallery until May 11.

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Colossal

OCTOBER 22, 2021

In the hypnotic portraits of Argentinian artist Sofia Bonati ( previously ), women find themselves embraced by backgrounds of black-and-white linework, foliage, and abstract geometries. Now based in Oxfordshire, Bonati will show some of her dizzying drawings in a group exhibition with Wow x Wow this December.

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Patterns Exhibition Print Artist 96

Colossal

JULY 26, 2023

In his ongoing Mexican Zodiac series, the artist takes inspiration from the Great Race myth and the birth of the Chinese zodiac. An exhibition of the artist’s work opens at West Virginia University’s Paul Mesaros Gallery on August 24, and another solo show opens in Denver at Visions West Contemporary on November 9.

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Patterns Animation Artist Sculpture 69

Design Milk

MAY 5, 2022

Set to reopen to the public on June 19th after a two-year long renovation (and a global pandemic), Copenhagen’s Designmuseum Danmark is introducing a new eight-exhibition lineup that you won’t want to miss. KINTO’s best-selling Sepia glassware evokes the same retro nostalgia as Brown’s Galleria pattern. Sepia Tumbler by KINTO.

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Colossal

OCTOBER 23, 2023

This time, the fair brings together an ensemble of over 120 independent artists in a brand-new setting at ZeroSpace. The November edition ignites with additions like an exclusive exhibition of paintings by Guest Artist Danny Cole, complimentary personalized haikus (exclusive to Thursday’s Opening Night!),

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Artist Art Printmaking Exhibition 72

Creative Boom

MAY 22, 2022

Some might think it's ghastly, but others – probably most – might believe that using hair as an artistic subject matter is a stroke of utter genius. Girl With Floral Patterned Sweater © Erik Mark Sandberg. Girls With Hot Summer Fashion © Erik Mark Sandberg. Girl With Leapord Print Sweater © Erik Mark Sandberg.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 7, 2023

The continent, with its sheer size and cultural diversity, is home to resilient, community-minded people who are all too often represented artistically through an inaccurate, Western lens. But after graduation, Ndumiso found work as a motion designer and digital composite artist in a 3D animation and VFX studio.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 19, 2023

But far from being purely negative about its societal impact, she explores how it can be a valuable tool and a powerful asset for artists. Sonia Delaunay's innovative approach to fashion, abstract patterns, and Simultanism are things I find truly inspiring," she adds.

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Colossal

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Artist Julia Ibbini and computer scientist Stephane Noyer, who are behind the Abu Dhabi-based studio, spent the last year working on a collection of geometric cylindrical pieces swirling with vine-like forms, mirrored geometric designs that resemble the repeating patterns in honeycomb, and sculptures that look like delicate shells. “In

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

Hanging Decorations by Wrap and various artists Don't feed the Amazon beast! And now we're back for 2023 with another bumper crop of amazing gift ideas from independent artists and shops. We've got a selection of quirky and beautiful gift ideas that will raise your present-buying above the generic and propel your imagination.

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HONGKIAT

APRIL 30, 2021

It is also home to some of the most creative artists you can find on the Web. In this post are 30 such talented artists who give you a peek into their work and life via Instagram. Ana Enshina is an artist based in London who regularly posts her artworks on Instagram. 20 Instagram Accounts Food Lovers Need To Follow.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 23, 2022

World-renowned artist Mr Doodle has made his solo exhibition debut at Shanghai K11. Titled Mr Doodle in Love, the unprecedented show celebrates the artist's romantic journey and features 108 completely new paintings. Another featured section at the exhibition is The Mr Doodle Living Room.

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Artist Exhibition Patterns Presentation 493

Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Petra wanted to be a vet before following an artistic career. But even though she was always drawing and creating ever since she was a child, she did not grow up in an artistic house and wasn't aware for a long time that it could lead to a profession. "My My career aspiration back then was to become a vet."

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Creative Boom

APRIL 22, 2022

In her upcoming solo show this May, London artist Willow Murphy will celebrate the joy and power of colour as well as her own happy realisation that she could leave the world of tech and embrace her true passion for art. The uplifting works reflect the artist's interest in the positive impact visual arts can have on people, including herself.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 10, 2024

But the journey to her current destination as a freelance artist is a somewhat winding one. Based in Lisbon, Portugal, Danii Pollehn is a German artist who specialises in creating vibrant, eye-catching work that combines playful shapes and a modern style. Many artists have not aged well, and other interests don't feel relatable.

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Azure Magazine

MARCH 18, 2022

Courtesy of the artist and Desert X AlUla. The organization behind the exhibition, The Desert Biennial , is a California-based arts non-profit dedicated to staging site-specific interventions that build upon the land art movement of the ’60s and ’70s. Courtesy of the artist and Desert X AlUla. Photo Lance Gerber.

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Artist Exhibition Sculpture Art 91

Design Milk

MAY 24, 2022

Ethan Cook is a Texas-born, New York-based artist known for his minimalist works and woven art. That said, as an artist, I generally work alone so the pandemic hasn’t changed my patterns much. Every day I am doing something different depending on the exhibition/project.

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Artist Art Photoshop Exhibition 98

Graphic Design Junction

APRIL 26, 2024

Influenced by renowned illustrators such as Hayao Miyazaki, Shaun Tan, and Mary Blair, Samji honed their skills by experimenting with various artistic styles and mediums. Whether depicting intricate patterns, intricate textures, or subtle nuances of light and shadow, every element in their illustrations is crafted with precision and care.

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Template Monster

JULY 14, 2021

The ultimate wish of every artist is to showcase their talent the best way possible. Undoubtedly, putting up a website based on the best artist WordPress themes is the most effortless and affordable way to do that. There is no better way to put a spotlight on your artistic work than showcasing it with WordPress artist themes.

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Colossal

MAY 17, 2022

From floral Soundsuits and found-object sculptures to a multicolor web of millions of pony beads, Forothermore surveys the 30-plus-year career of artist Nick Cave. Cave spoke with Colossal in an interview ahead of the show, saying, “Why now, why now this moment, why this exhibition, why this survey, and who is it for?

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Colossal

OCTOBER 23, 2023

All images courtesy of Ruiz-Healy Art, shared with permission In a pair of companion exhibitions, Peruvian artist Cecilia Paredes ( previously ) expands on her lavish collection of “photo performances” to explore the fluid relationship between our bodies and environments. “Tapestry” (2023).

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Colossal

MAY 21, 2021

The expansive exhibition—featuring 26 mixed-media sculptures, installations, and wall hangings—joins two of the leading Indigenous artists working today in a manner that distinguishes both the connective threads and nuances within their bodies of work.

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Colossal

APRIL 17, 2024

All images © RX & Slag, shared with permission If you walked into an exhibition featuring work from Tamara Kostianovsky in recent years, you likely encountered life-sized carcasses dangling from meat hooks. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? “I see these works in terms of metamorphosis,” Kostianovsky says.

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Design Milk

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The “enwrapped light” was exhibited at Salone and then at the Interior Lifestyle 2023 fair where HAORI received the coveted Young Designer Award. Perforated aluminum, with a fine pierced patterning, results in a soft illumination, while cowhide Kobe Leather provides an enveloping sense of warmth and tranquility.

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Design Milk

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

” Glen’s recent works have embedded sardonic phrases from youth sub-culture into ultra-complex painted patterns. I have always had a number of other freelance jobs within the art world, and the gallery exhibitions have kept me focused on making my own work and allowed me to flesh out and develop ideas.

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Printmaking Gallery Arts and Crafts Print 131

Colossal

JULY 23, 2021

The latest installation by Dutch artist Suzan Drummen ( previously ) masks a stately salon in the Royal Palace Amsterdam with a gleaming carpet of crystals placed in psychedelic swirls. Explore a larger collection of the Amsterdam-based artist’s projects on her site and Instagram. Dutch King Willem Alexander and the artist.

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Creative Boom

MAY 3, 2022

Based in Berlin, the illustrator/artist uses her practice to realise the thoughts in her head. My works are a contemporary reflection of our world and its unseen energies," explains Reza Hasni , an illustrator-stroke-artist born in Singapore and currently based in Berlin. "It © Reza Hasni. © Reza Hasni. © Reza Hasni. © Reza Hasni.

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Creative Review

JANUARY 18, 2022

This week, Selfridges became the first retailer to sell NFTs IRL, as the retailer puts it, as part of its exhibition of Op-Art giant Victor Vasarely in collaboration with French fashion house Paco Rabanne. Top: Selfridges Vasarely exhibition. Selfridges Vasarely exhibition. Photo by Jason Alden; Above: Okta, 1973.

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Design Milk

JUNE 11, 2024

The Brooklyn-based artist and ceramicist makes each piece by hand in his Red Hook studio, and if you’ve ever attempted this medium before, you know the process is quite laborious. With a fusion of art and architecture, Wilde’s geometric pieces capture the attention of viewers thanks to his technical skill and artistic vision.

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