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Maiyashu's new picture book explores how people relate to their hometowns in a breathtaking way

Creative Boom

New York-based artist Maiyashu delves into the relationships between people and their hometowns in I Will Always Be Here , a stunning new picture book that balances fantasy, whimsy, and mature reflection. To enter the Central Academy of Fine Arts, I spent many years of my life learning traditional and academic painting," they reveal. "To

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Beyond the Brand: new Warhol exhibition unearths rarely-seen art treasures

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You can't possibly work in a creative field without hearing people reference the famous American artist Andy Warhol (1928-1987). But how much do you really know about him and his art? Well, if you'd like to either learn about or experience more of the iconic pop artist's work, here's some great news.

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Wenching Tang's elegant illustrations are an expression of her introverted personality

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Currently living in Taiwan, but having travelled Europe extensively and studied illustration in Brighton, Wenching's fine art background and grasp of traditional skills have allowed her to cultivate a unique aesthetic encompassing both genres. "I I am a visual learner and love reading images more than words," she tells Creative Boom.

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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. Left to right: Billy Paterson (Communication Design Y3), Jihye Baek (MFA 2022), Fleur Connor (Painting and Printmaking 2022), Sophie Ammann, Leonie Hiller (Communication Design 2022). 22 Men by Emma Williams, MA Art and Science (Central Saint Martins). RA Schools Show , Royal Academy of Arts.

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

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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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Playfully sinister works by the Cameron Twins challenge our connections with our past selves

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Old paintings, childhood drawings and Barbie dolls are just some of the raw materials used in the multidisciplinary works of the Cameron Twins , an identical duo of creatives whose garish art playfully explores dreams, the imagination, and the role that nostalgia plays in shaping our lives.

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Irina ?elaru closes the gap between her personality and drawings by embracing simplicity

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Irina, who holds an MA degree in Illustration and Book Arts from the Anglia Ruskin University of Cambridge, has honed her unmistakable style through an extensive learning process. Studying graphic arts introduced her to almost every visual art-related discipline, including graphic design, printmaking, photography, and fine art. "I