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What is art? What makes it good? And other things Signal festival makes you think about

Creative Boom

Photography by Tomáš Slavík This year's edition of Prague-based digital arts festival Signal uncovered some big ideas – not least, that a public artwork's success comes down to one of its most fundamental elements – its relationship to place. Photography by Dušan Vondra Karbola by Jiří Příhoda. Eternal Recurence by Filip Hodas.

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Why today's visual artists need to be multi-disciplined masters

Creative Boom

The world of visual arts is no longer confined to distinct categories. As a result, successful visual artists are increasingly multi-disciplined, possessing skills and knowledge that extend beyond their chosen speciality. Delving into another artistic discipline can spark unexpected inspiration.

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Karl Taylor on how Visual Education is transforming online learning for creatives

Creative Boom

Karl Taylor We chat with the founder of Visual Education, which offers world-class training in photography, CGI, and design, to discover why this disruptive platform has been turning so many heads. In today's rapidly evolving creative landscape, the lines between different visual arts disciplines are increasingly blurred.

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Haruko Hayakawa creates surreal CG artwork packed with humour and subversion

Creative Boom

Brooklyn-based CG artist and creative director Haruko Hayakawa specialises in creating stunning, bizarre visuals which tackle consumer culture, brands and nostalgia. For as long as she can remember, Haruko Hayakawa has always been drawn to art and the act of creation, whether that was drawings, sewing or exploring digital art.

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Chiara Xie's tech-focused illustrations redefine what a fulfilling life looks like

Creative Boom

But far from being purely negative about its societal impact, she explores how it can be a valuable tool and a powerful asset for artists. Chiara has always had a passion for art, even though her academic background initially led her to study finance with a minor in Visual Arts at Boston University.

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Irina ?elaru closes the gap between her personality and drawings by embracing simplicity

Creative Boom

Irina, who holds an MA degree in Illustration and Book Arts from the Anglia Ruskin University of Cambridge, has honed her unmistakable style through an extensive learning process. Studying graphic arts introduced her to almost every visual art-related discipline, including graphic design, printmaking, photography, and fine art. "I

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

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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. Anonymous Was a Woman Environmental Art Grants (U.S.)

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