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Unseen photos of Kurt Cobain and family to be published for first time

Creative Boom

From 'Family Values', which will be published by Powerhouse Books on 5 April. Only five images from the 1992 shoot appeared in Spin magazine, but Powerhouse Books will publish all 90 in a new book next month to coincide with the 30th anniversary of Kurt Cobain's death. They tell the story of the shoot.

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Artistic rebel, urban poet: new book celebrates the iconic photography of Saul Leiter

Creative Boom

Saul Leiter may not be the best-known name in the history of photography, but perhaps he should be. As a new monograph highlights, this uncompromising artist was a true rebel with a radical approach that resulted in a huge archive of truly groundbreaking work. Read our interview with the authors to learn more.

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Jean Jullien's bold, graphic underwater world will awaken your inner child

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Photography by Kate Shanasy The Paris-based artist brings an intimate experience of colourful ocean life, inner coral reefs and natural wonders to the National Gallery of Victoria for their latest Triennial. French artist Jean Jullien is one of our favourite creatives working today. whatever your age.

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12 magazines and blogs that every photographer should check out

Creative Boom

Image licensed via Adobe Stock In print and online, these are the best places to find visual inspiration, tips and tutorials, and expert advice on photography. In the world of photography, you never stop learning, so staying inspired and informed is crucial. Every four weeks, there's a new issue, adding up to 13 editions a year.

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Anorak founder Cathy Olmedillas on creating new ventures and why slow success is the best

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Since 2006, independent kids publisher Studio Anorak has taken children's magazines in bold new directions. The publishers we work with understand our ethos and look after our titles really well, so we are very lucky! " We know how to publish books, so we made that happen for him with Bearing Witness. They grow up so fast.

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Ben Zank questions social norms through hyper-staged performance art

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© Ben Zank We profile the rising star of American art photography and explore his use of nudes, bizarre scenarios and celebrations of the absurd. A native New Yorker, Ben was born in 1991 and began photography at the age of 18 when he discovered a Pentax ME Super in his grandmother's attic.

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

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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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