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

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But Icelandic artist Ýr Jóhannsdóttir, aka Ýrúrarí , has been turning them into stunning works of art. This project evolved into 'visible mending' workshops in her open studio at the The Museum of Design and Applied Arts in 2021. Process and perspective How, we wondered, does she approach creating her unique art forms?

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A Light in the Woods: a fairytale experience from musician Radical Face

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So crafting an album cover, filming a video or designing tour show visuals for a favourite musician is a dream job for many. Radical Face wanted to create a project about the woods and use his three favourite mediums: music, writing, and visual art. In fact, it's often the way they first got into the industry.

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10 recommended independent jewellery designers to follow and support in 2023

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Our feature was one of the most popular of 2020, so we thought we'd revisit this specific craft to uncover more independent designers and makers specialising in jewellery. LeSter LeSter is a fine jewellery brand that combines the stories of art with traditional goldsmithing techniques to "remind women of their individuality and inner rebel".

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10 best artist and illustration agents in New York City

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With the rise of digital tools both for making art and sending it around the world in an instant, in one sense, it's now easier than ever to make money as a freelance illustrator. With its rich tapestry of art galleries, publishing houses and media outlets, New York City is a veritable hub for illustration agents.

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

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Submissions will be juried by Lauren Rosati, Associate Curator, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City and Maya Brooks, Assistant Curator, North Carolina Museum of Art. This is an international open call, and all visual media is eligible. Thirty artists will be selected for a shortlist. Deadline: 11:59 p.m.

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October 2022 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists

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Collection of the artist, courtesy of Ota Fine Arts. Massachusetts Design Art and Technology Institute (DATMA) – SHELTER 2023 Featured. Tawney Fellowship at the John Michael Kohler Arts Center. This fellowship fosters engagement with Tawney’s art environment installed at JMKAC’s Art Preserve in Sheboygan, Wisconsin.

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

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The grants are marked to aid the completion of visual projects and to ease the burden of business expenses. The Susannah Kelly Art Award Featured The newly launched Susannah Kelly Art Award offers three $2,000 grants for artists working in drawing, painting, and sculpting. Contemporary Craft Artists-in-Residence (U.S.)

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