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Swiss sculptor Christian Bolt offers a fresh answer to the age-old question: what is beauty?

Creative Boom

All photos taken by Pawel Streit and © Impulse Gallery The artist's latest exhibition in Lucerne showcases both philosophical insight and innovative technique. It's an age-old question, both for the artist and everyday people in general. He then travelled and stayed in Germany and the United States, before moving to Italy.

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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. January Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival – China, 5 Jan-early March Ever been to an ice sculpture festival? So why not act now?

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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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Expressive Portraits Emerge from Pieces of Cardboard in Josh Gluckstein’s Wildlife Sculptures

Colossal

All images © Josh Gluckstein, shared with permission Since childhood, London-based artist Josh Gluckstein has been fascinated by the incredible diversity of our planet’s wildlife and inspired to make sculptures of animals from found materials. Do stories and artists like this matter to you?

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Miki Lowe's drawings become stunning furniture in new Babel Brune collections

Creative Boom

Previously, we've looked at how a love of travel has shaped her art , but in her new collaboration with Lille-based company Babel Brune, she's keeping things closer to home. Made completely in France, the Babel Brune x Miki Lowe collection comprises two capsules that converge artistic expression and functionality.

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The Creative Boom 2023 Christmas gift guide for creatives

Creative Boom

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.