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Amy Cushing + Lara Sparey Explore Intersecting Crafts With DIORAMA Sculptures

Design Milk

DIORAMA – a series of three freestanding mixed media sculptures by artisans Amy Cushing and Lara Sparey – distills a variety of multidimensional scenes into an amalgam of colored glass and black metal artifacts to offer respite from the din of existence. Fresh colorways and designs are in progress due to launch February 24, 2024.

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

Creative Boom

Just take the illustrations of Wenching Tang, which draw inspiration from the likes of Picasso and Matisse to effortlessly depict subjects using simple lines and shapes. I also take inspiration from Toulouse-Lautrec's bold compositions in printmaking posters, plus Reńe Gruau's minimal and contemporary illustrations."

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

Creative Boom

Made up of Abigail and Phebe Cameron, the Cameron Twins are London-based artists who recently graduated from Loughborough University with a degree in Fine Arts. We enjoy using this popular imagery in our sculptures and prints as they add a playful and witty quality to the work.".

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November 2023 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists

Colossal

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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Geometric paintings of a window looking out onto New York City that follow the sun's path

Creative Boom

What is it about a window that inspires artists so much? On display at Halsey Mckay Gallery in East Hampton until 4 July, the American artist's latest series, Windows, features artworks of windows themselves. The paintings are inspired by Denise's own window, looking out onto the skyscrapers of her beloved home city.

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The best art books to enjoy in the summer of 2022

Creative Boom

We've hand-picked ten unique, original, inspiring reads for creatives you may not have thought of. 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.

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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.