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Esther Tang's gloriously textural illustrations help her connect to the world emotionally

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Since graduating from the School of Visual Arts in 2022, her distinctive illustration style has been recognised by the Society of Illustrators, Creative Quarterly, and the World Illustration Awards. And this is without mentioning the dozens of group exhibitions she's been part of. We caught up with her to learn more.

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Artists demonstrate how to grab attention at the world's biggest design event

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Originally a furniture fair, it's grown over the years into a massive week-long celebration of creativity and innovation in furniture, lighting, fashion, textiles and all kinds of product design. This year, the Lexus car maker exhibit is the first thing you see as you enter. But I'd argue differently.

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10 brilliant illustrators you should have on your radar

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On her return to China, she founded her own design studio, MOU, which focuses on illustration, motion design and art direction. At the same time, there's also a strong emphasis on storytelling and emotion, and Jiawen's work invites viewers to delve into rich narratives depicted through captivating visuals.

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

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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. While taking art history courses, I realised that my true interest lay in creating the artwork itself," she tells Creative Boom. "I

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

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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. Recipients will also receive a solo exhibition at Antler and Talon galleries in Portland. Deadline: March 22, 2024. Deadline: February 2, 2024. Deadline: 11:59 p.m.

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

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Open Calls ArteAlta (International) This annual competition organized by Alina Art Foundation, Inarttendu, and the Council of the Region Valle d’Aosta invites artists to submit work across painting, sculpture, photography, mixed media, textiles, paper, and video related to the theme of Fear. Deadline: May 1, 2024. Deadline: May 5, 2024.

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

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Creative Capital Open Call Featured Creative Capital is seeking innovative and original new project proposals in visual arts, performing arts, film/moving image, technology, literature, multidisciplinary, and socially engaged forms. CT on March 8, 2024, for exhibitions, and March 18, 2024, for convening.

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