Creative Boom

MAY 4, 2023

Sarah Graham has become a renowned British artist for her fun and joyful kitsch paintings, paying homage to familiar toys, sweets and brands from the 1980s and 1990s. During her mania, she listened to Bowie's music whilst walking and believed she had met him on an asteroid travelling through space.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 19, 2023

Courtesy of DCG and the artist As the Japanese painter's artworks go on show in London, we explore the poetic and spiritual background of her beautiful work. Now her solo show Snow in the Summer has come to London's Dorothy Circus Gallery. Mt Fuji Winter Morning, 2023 © Ryoko Kaneta. Mackerel Sky, 2023 © Ryoko Kaneta.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 4, 2024

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. Image licensed via Adobe Stock SXSW (South by Southwest) – USA, 8-16 March Creatives of all stripes travel from across the world to attend this colossal event in Austin, Texan.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

All photography courtesy of the artist and PHX Gallery, Chicago Artist and architect Jason Sargenti has recreated a series of iconic buildings, both real and fictional, as birdhouses, and his work is about to go on show in Chicago. The Manhattan Birdhouse by Jason Sargenti. The Patrick Birdhouse by Jason Sargenti.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 23, 2023

This collection of works by American painter Travis Fish forms part a duo show with Portuguese artist Ricardo Passaporte , titled Off Leash, which is taking place at OMNI in London W1. One of the paintings is a homage to the work of Swiss artist Theophile-Alexandre Steinlen.

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Colossal

JUNE 1, 2024

Via The Met Every month, Colossal shares a selection of opportunities for artists and designers, including open calls, grants, fellowships, and residencies. 1,800 Innovate Grants for Art + Photo Featured Innovate Grant awards two $1,800 grants each quarter to one visual artist and one photographer. . Deadline: 11:59 p.m.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Like many artists, Raina Jia knew she wanted to pursue an artistic career early on. This artist's book series is an ongoing project based on her early childhood spent in Qingdao, a coastal city by the Yellow Sea. As well as mentoring other artists, Raina wants to further connect with the world by travelling after her graduation.

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Colossal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

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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Creative Boom

JUNE 8, 2023

The Chef © Aaron Kasmin London-based contemporary artist Aaron Kasmin is returning to Sims Reed Gallery with his fifth solo exhibition, Strike a Light. Visitors can follow the through line of their stencil-like quality from matchstick to the gallery wall and reflect on the rise of America's consumer culture.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 1, 2022

Bringing themes of literature, time and stillness to her latest series of figurative paintings, artist Nancy Cadogan 's work represents traditional domestic scenes and reminds us of the often-forgotten joyfulness of solitude. Be Yourself, Everyone Else is Taken (2021) © Nancy Cadogan. 2021) © Nancy Cadogan.

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Colossal

MAY 1, 2024

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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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 26, 2023

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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Colossal

JULY 3, 2023

Image © Chris Wood Every month, Colossal shares a selection of opportunities for artists and designers, including open calls, grants, fellowships, and residencies. Mophradat will provide flights, travel insurance, accommodation, and per diems, and reimburse visa costs. Four artists will receive awards ranging from $150 to $500.

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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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Colossal

JUNE 1, 2023

“Whirling Colour” by Jon Foreman Every month, Colossal shares a selection of opportunities for artists and designers, including open calls, grants, fellowships, and residencies. The competition will give out a total of $600,000 in awards and grants this year, including a $125,000 grand prize to one artist.

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Design Milk

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Influenced by her French and Tunisian parents, along with her own travels and collaborations, Melanie Courbet founded Les Ateliers Courbet in 2013. She also acts as the New York gallery’s director, with the space focusing on a master-craftsman ethos and the sharing of art that embodies artisanal dexterity and cultural heritage.

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Colossal

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Mural by Adele Renault 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 offers two awards of $3,500 and four of $1,000. Thirty artists will be selected for a shortlist.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 16, 2022

What Artists Wear by Charlie Porter. On the one hand, there's a long-running stereotype of artists and bohemians wearing black, featureless clothing. What Artists Wear by Charlie Porter. Black Artists in British Art: A History since the 1950s by Eddie Chambers. I Paint What I Want to See by Philip Guston.

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Design Milk

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Old City, Philadelphia-based Paradigm Gallery + Studio recently wrapped up two solo shows featuring the colorful, saturated art of both Martha Rich and Lisa Congdon. As we ride along with the artist for the journey, it’s easy to enjoy the random unpredictability that she’s borrowed from the public.

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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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Colossal

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Image © Bernhard Lang Every month, Colossal shares a selection of opportunities for artists and designers, including open calls, grants, fellowships, and residencies. Artists working in visual art, installation, multimedia, performance, literature, music, photography, filmmaking, curating, are welcome to apply. The Bennett Prize (U.S.)

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 31, 2022

Bay-area-based artist Goldie Cai explores the joy of daily life and the world of mental health in her bold, textural illustrations that make the most of limited palettes and bright colours. I am constantly inspired by travel and different folks in different parts of their lives.". © Goldie Cai. © Goldie Cai. © Goldie Cai.

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Colossal

MAY 1, 2023

“Dancing Dolphin II” by Debra Broz Every month, Colossal shares a selection of opportunities for artists and designers, including open calls, grants, fellowships, and residencies. Spring Open Call for the Hopper Prize Grants Featured The Hopper Prize is now accepting entries for Spring 2023 artist grants. Deadline: 11:59 p.m.

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Colossal

JUNE 7, 2021

Every month, Colossal shares a selection of opportunities for artists and designers, including open calls, grants, fellowships, and residencies. The Other Art Fair presented by Saatchi Art is tailor-made to support independent artists. Artist Relief Grants. artists experiencing financial hardship. Open Calls. Open Calls.

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Colossal

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Image © Jessie and Katey Every month, Colossal shares a selection of opportunities for artists and designers, including open calls, grants, fellowships, and residencies. Two awards are offered each quarter to one visual artist and one photographer, and six honorable mentions are also featured on the Innovate Grant site.

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Colossal

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Collection of the artist, courtesy of Ota Fine Arts. Every month, Colossal shares a selection of opportunities for artists and designers, including open calls, grants, fellowships, and residencies. This request for qualifications asks artists to consider themes of shelter for an outdoor public installation in New Bedford.

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Colossal

MARCH 2, 2024

All images © Map Design Gallery, shared with permission Geography meets local pride in a collection of enamel pins from Map Design Gallery. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 20, 2023

For more on the reasons for the big exodus, read our article Why artists and designers are moving out of big cities.) And maybe be a little less fussy about the kind of workshops, conferences, gallery openings, exhibitions and other creative events you show an interest in. You just have to find them. Check out the noticeboards too.

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Design Milk

JUNE 13, 2023

“My paintings teeter on the edge of sculpture and my sculptures are mostly painted,” said Czechoslovakian contemporary artist Jan Kaláb. As an artist, it’s easy to start off with one style, one medium, and then remain pigeon-holed for the rest of your career. This is what lit up the real passion for creation in me.”

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Design Milk

DECEMBER 13, 2023

6), 2021 Katherine Small Gallery: The front door Inside the shop in the fall of 2022 Diana Ostrom, who has written for Wallpaper, Interior Design, ID, The Wall Street Journal, and other outlets, is also the author of Faraway Places , a newsletter about travel.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Malaga-based artist Imon Boy has debuted at London's Moosey gallery with a new solo exhibition which sees him blur the lines between street art and fine art. Things Happen is the first time Imon has had a solo show at Mosey London. References from all areas of life feed into Imon's work.

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Design Milk

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Timothy Goodman is a busy man: When not donating murals to non-profit organizations in New York or designing Nikes for basketball star Kevin Durant, prepping for a new gallery show, or collabing with big-name brands, he somehow managed the time to move to Paris – and then, several years later, publish a book about that experience.

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Design Milk

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

. “My dealers, Ryan Wallace ( Halsey McKay Gallery ), Sam Wilson, Ingrid Bromberg Kennedy, and Rob Hult ( Klaus von Nichtssagend Gallery ) gave me my first shows,” he shared. Together, we produced over 60 editions with emerging artists and worked with so many great people. cm) Glen Baldridge, Guys, What?,

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Colossal

JANUARY 1, 2024

“The Height Of Folly” by Michelle Kingdom Every month, Colossal shares a selection of opportunities for artists and designers, including open calls, grants, fellowships, and residencies. Tulsa Artist Fellowship 2025-2027 Award Term Featured U.S.-based Grants 2024 NOT REAL ART Grant for Artists (U.S.)

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Colossal

DECEMBER 20, 2022

All images © Liz Flores, courtesy of Vertical Gallery. A new series by Chicago-based artist Liz Flores explores familial roots and community through minimal portraits in a palette of deep, warm colors and neutral tones complemented by blues. the artist says. “In This work is a direct reaction to the question ‘What are you?’”

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Colossal

OCTOBER 8, 2021

In her vibrant, neon-lit paintings, artist Gigi Chen intertwines ornate jewelry, graffiti, and glowing signs emblematic of urban life with foliage, feathers, and wide expanses of sky. “A Good Foundation” (2021), acrylic on wood, 20 x 20 inches. All images © Gigi Chen, shared with permission. via Supersonic Art ).

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Colossal

MARCH 1, 2022

Every month, Colossal shares a selection of opportunities for artists and designers, including open calls, grants, fellowships, and residencies. LIFT–Early Career Support for Native Artists. The Native Arts and Cultures Foundation is offering $10,000 to one Native artist for a proposed project in a variety of disciplines.

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