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Pokémon and Japanese Craft Traditions Unite in a Fantastic Exhibition of 70+ Works

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.” All images courtesy of Japan House Los Angeles, shared with permission Two of Japan’s major cultural contributions converge in POKÉMON X KOGEI | Playful Encounters of Pokémon and Japanese Craft. POKÉMON X KOGEI is organized by the National Crafts Museum in Kanazawa and is on view in Los Angeles through January 7.

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Daniel Dewar and Grégory Gicquel Cultivate Connections Between Sculpture, Nature, and Craft

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For French artistic duo Daniel Dewar and Grégory Gicquel , notions of interlaced strands, patterns, ecosystems, and vessels shape their solo exhibition, T he Weaver and the Spoke, at Antenna Space in Shanghai. Dewar and Gicquel toy with the distinctions between art and function. The Weaver and the Spoke continues through May 11.

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Tips for Crafting a Unique Logo Design

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Tips for Crafting a Unique Logo Design Have you ever really thought about logos? Our brains constantly try to find patterns and uncover more profound layers of understanding. So, does it also follow that distinctiveness demands vibrant hues combined in contrastive patterns that defy expectations? ” Ralf Speth.

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Professional Web Design: Crafting Digital Experiences

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Professional Web Design: Crafting Digital Experiences In today's landscape, where first impressions matter, having a professionally designed website is no longer a luxury but a necessity for businesses and organisations seeking to build trust and connect with their audience. Understanding the Foundations of Web Design What is Web Design?

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Diverse Expressions: 5 Artwork Themes to Discover at The Other Art Fair Brooklyn This May

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Dawn Beckles, “Forever The Cream” (2023), acrylic, charcoal, gold leaf, spray paint, paper on canvas Get ready for an art event unlike any other. The Other Art Fair presented by Saatchi Art returns to ZeroSpace in Brooklyn from May 16 to 19. His digital and mixed media works reflect Black history and culture.

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The Craft Stories Colossal Readers Loved Most in 2022

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We’re wrapping up 2022 and revisiting some of the craft projects we wrote about this year. If you want even more of 2022’s highlights, check out the top art stories and our favorite books of the year. Kaleidoscopic Patterns Coil Around Miniature Snakes Exquisitely Cast in Glass. Image © Ryan Eicher.

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Elias Sime Weaves Connections Between Ancient Ethiopian Craft Traditions and Today’s Technology

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Though his undulating, patterned pieces may on one hand appear meditational, he plumbs the tension between our reliance on technology and our sense of well-being or ability to be present. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month.