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Is social media for self-promotion over? Creatives reveal their honest thoughts

Creative Boom

In 2022, social media increasingly sucks for sharing content and finding work. Have you noticed how different social media feels at the moment? It's perhaps not surprising Alex has seen a lack of involvement in his content because other creatives feel less involved in social media overall. Image licensed via Adobe Stock.

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Paul Catherall's illustrations spark a new series of modernist matchboxes

Creative Boom

Illustrated by London printmaker and artist Paul Catherall , the packaging design strikes a happy balance between our love of Brutalism and bold linocuts. Donned in Paul Catherall's iconic style, it's a type of architecture that the artist knows only too well.

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The best art books to enjoy in the summer of 2022

Creative Boom

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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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. What do you picture when you think of home? A building, your bedroom, or even just a feeling?

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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. Lara Sparey is a metalwork artist creating large scale work for public spaces.

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April 2025 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists

Colossal

Every month, we share opportunities for artists and designers, including open calls, grants, fellowships, and residencies. 2025 Booooooom Art & Photo Book Award Featured Booooooomand Bookmobile are teaming up for this popular open call supporting artist publishing. Deadline: 11:59 p.m. PST on June 6, 2025. Deadline: April 1, 2025.

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The winners of the 2022 V&A Illustration Awards have been revealed

Creative Boom

Made up of their first-hand accounts of using the social media platform, the article focuses on its negative effects on self-image and mental health. Using traditional printmaking in a non-conventional manner allowed Kate to ask important questions in an accessible and engaging fashion. Shepard, Quentin Blake and Posy Simmonds.