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Nigerian artist Samson Bakare's time-travelling art reimagines Africa's past in an intriguing way

Creative Boom

Courtesy of DCG and the Artist On the eve of his upcoming solo exhibition 'Let This Be A Sign', Nigerian artist, painter and sculptor Samson Bakare tells Creative Boom about his inspirations, process and unique approach to re-envisioning the history of Africa. Courtesy of DCG and the Artist Songs of Hope, 2023 © Samson Bakare.

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

Creative Boom

Whether at home or abroad, it'll allow you to travel somewhere new, immerse yourself in new ideas and fresh creativity, and recharge your imagination in the process. Use Singapore's efficient public transport to navigate, and don't miss the local street food. So why not act now? We'd heartily recommend it! Madinat Jumeirah.

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A French “Truck Museum” Travels the World in Style

Azure Magazine

Even for modern art-lovers in major cities, it can be difficult to find the time to visit an exhibition. The first iteration of the traveling exhibition was spearheaded by architect Adam Kalkin — and built from a humble shipping container. Last year, the program included two 2023 exhibitions: “Musique!

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Solo Exhibitions: Martha Rich’s ‘It’s Wild Here’ + Lisa Congdon’s ‘Ode to Kyoto’

Design Milk

The exhibition pays homage to her own experiences in Kyoto and Osaka, while honoring the cultural heritage of the place and its people. and internationally, but It’s Wild Here is Rich’s first solo exhibition in her hometown of Philadelphia. Rich’s art has been shown throughout the U.S.

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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. All the pieces are new and fresh out of my studio in Berlin."

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

Colossal

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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New book Spray Nation shares unseen photos of New York's pioneering graffiti artists

Creative Boom

Dominated by grim and nasty scrawl, it was overwhelmingly devoid of artistic merit, replete with obscenity and dominated by offensive slurs. The book brilliantly evokes the action, adventure, and artistic anarchy of this exciting period. Only those of a certain age will remember this. ART IS THE WORD by ALIVE 5, 1981.

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