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Malin Rosenqvist's textural works are inspired by her love of reading

Creative Boom

Malin's journey began in Sweden, where she initially studied animation at the Royal College of Art Craft & Design before embarking on an MA in animation and illustration at HSLU in Luzern, Switzerland, in 2010. In a recent piece titled The Metamorphosis, Malin references her love of the printed form. "At

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Spinning a yarn: how Icelandic artist Ýrúrarí turns textiles into stunning works of art

Creative Boom

Nærvera © Ýrúrarí aka Ýr Jóhannsdóttir We chat with the brilliant Icelandic artist about sustainability, textile techniques and handing out wool pizzas to the public. But Icelandic artist Ýr Jóhannsdóttir, aka Ýrúrarí , has been turning them into stunning works of art. The crafting can take days and sometimes even weeks."

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The Alternative Limb Project by Sophie de Oliveira Barata is where art meets science

Creative Boom

Artist and sculptor Sophie de Oliveira Barata has combined art, technology and science to create artificial limbs, which are wearable art pieces for performance and exhibition. Barata collaborates with many other skilled workers in cutting edge technology and traditional craft to realise the projects. Photo by R.

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15+ Best Graphic Design Books in 2023

Just Creative

Whether you’re starting or have been in the industry for years, there are a variety of books you can reference. That’s why we have a list of books you can reference to improve as a graphic designer. Image Credits: Amazon Any sector of the art world would point out how crucial the classics and past are to any artist.

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Northern Block shares its love for the marker pen with new experimental typeface, Hubsch

Creative Boom

Designed by Jonathan Hill, the sans-serif face pays homage to the marker pen's journey through time and its different forms of expression in street art and graffiti, particularly the work of Keith Haring , and then later with the rise of Banksy. This typeface pushes experimental boundaries with its organic hand-drawn aesthetic.

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Top 10 of 2023: Our Favourite Public Spaces

Azure Magazine

From landscapes that address climate change (while welcoming cultural and social life) to a rich variety of parks, plazas and buildings — and even infrastructure projects — that engage the urban realm, the best public spaces are a celebration of community and collective spirit.

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Brighter Later: Lettering and typography at the British seaside to be celebrated as the clocks spring forward

Creative Boom

Hosted by Sarah Horn, designer at studio.build and author of En-Suites Available , along with Justin Burns , Head of Art & Design at Leeds Beckett University and researcher of British seaside typography, the tour on 14 May will begin at the Comedy Carpet, then lead from the promenade onto the adjacent streets and deep into the seaside city.