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Simone Brewster's new exhibition explores our social relationship with objects

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A new exhibition from one of the leading voices in contemporary design, Simone Brewster , encourages viewers to reconsider their perception of everyday objects and how we interact with them. These dialogues of heritage, memory, race, gender, tradition and form are embodied in some of the key centrepieces of the exhibition.

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Hingston Studio creates a tailor-made identity for the UK's largest sari exhibition

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The UK's first large-scale exhibition dedicated to the contemporary Indian sari is coming to the Design Museum this month. Curated by the Design Museum's Head of Curatorial, Priya Khanchandan , the exhibition also looks at how the sari is currently undergoing the most rapid reinvention in its 5,000-year history.

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Terrarium: New Ant Hamlyn exhibition explores the human need to preserve things forever

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We've previously seen how his flower sculptures have reflected on memories, magic and mythology , and now he's taken these themes one step further with Terrarium, a new exhibition which runs at Weserhalle until 13 April. It's impossible not to be captivated by the works of Ant Hamlyn.

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Photographer Joel Meyerowitz's unique approach to colour and light is showcased in stunning new exhibition

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American photographer Joel Meyerowitz is enjoying exhibitions on both sides of the Atlantic, with both Huxley-Parlour and the Tate Modern showcasing displays exploring his one-of-a-kind approach to light and colour. Titled Joel Meyerowitz: Dialogues, the Huxley-Parlour exhibition opens on 18 January and runs through until March.

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Kevin Poon celebrates 40 years of McNuggets with an immersive exhibition experience

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It's been 40 years since McNuggets first hit McDonald's, and to mark the occasion, WOAW Gallery founder Kevin Poon has curated an interactive art exhibition that explores their cultural impact. These pieces look at the enduring popularity of Chicken McNuggets and focus on their cultural impact in the exhibition's home, Hong Kong.

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Artist Denzil Forrester melds the energy of '80s dub with themes of social justice

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Photo by Todd-White Art Photography A new show by Grenada-born British artist Denzil Forrester showcases an intoxicating series of paintings that merge past and present in a frenzy of energy. Now a new exhibition of his work at the Stephen Friedman Gallery in London powerfully evokes the excitement, energy and atmosphere of those times.

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Extraordinary exhibition celebrates millennia of master woodworking in Japan

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A new exhibition at Japan House London traces the development of an astonishing craft tradition, originating in Japan's Hida region and dating back over 1,300 years. Starting with the wood itself, the free exhibition explores tools, techniques and products synonymous with Hida's woodworking heritage. Photo by Igarashi Junya.