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Art Around Every Corner: A new documentary explores the creativity shaping Leeds’ streets

Creative Boom

It shines a light on the creative spirit that defines the city's public art scene. However, for filmmakers James and Vicky Wall, these works are far more than just visual embellishments. Vicky Wall explains that selecting the artists was a combination of research, instinct, and community connection. That was the spark."

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Collages by Funmi Lijadu express her belief that art and life should be intertwined

Creative Boom

London-based artist, writer and publicist Funmi Lijadu tackles issues of identity in her tactile, surreal collages. This has led to her writing for publications such as Cosmopolitan, Metro UK, gal-dem and many more. Collage, as an artistic medium, falls under the wide umbrella of mixed-media," Funmi tells Creative Boom. "In

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How to embrace failure and turn it into a creative superpower

Creative Boom

We see people crafting superior work and succeeding spectacularly on social media. Every artist, designer, photographer, animator, or filmmaker has experienced setbacks, rejections and projects that didn't quite work out as planned. As writer and filmmaker Daniel Johnson puts it, "I just accept failure as part of the process.

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Karl Taylor on how Visual Education is transforming online learning for creatives

Creative Boom

That's why lately, we've been hearing a lot about Visual Education , an award-winning online platform that's revolutionising how visual artists learn, grow and adapt. Around 2006-2007, digital cameras were becoming commercially viable for the general public," Karl recalls. You could see the images on the screen.

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Hardcore: The Cinematic World of Pulp is a beautiful book every designer will love

Creative Boom

And Mark Webber, Pulp's guitarist, runs the Visible Press, which publishes books on cinema and writings by filmmakers. The book also includes visual responses from a selection of younger artists and designers, such as Alexa Vieira, who have been inspired by Burgess's photographs and the band's legacy. The internet was this new thing.

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Make Good Projects: Architecture as a Public Service

Azure Magazine

To the degree that architecture ever enters Toronto’s public consciousness, we have the TSA to thank. Just as the TSA is committed to expanding the boundaries of architectural culture to engage broader publics, Make Good Projects leverages the pair’s unique skillsets to push design beyond the narrow confines of industry norms.

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

Colossal

“Hymn to the Big Wheel” by Liz West Every month, Colossal shares opportunities for artists and designers, including open calls, grants, fellowships, and residencies. The project budget is $6,000 with an additional $1,000 artist stipend. If you’d like to list an opportunity here, please get in touch at hello@colossal.art.

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