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‘An Indigenous Present’ Is a Paradigm-Shifting Illumination of Native North American Art Today

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All images © DelMonico Books, shared with permission “Historically, books about contemporary Native and Indigenous art have often been composed of academic essays illustrated with artworks by Indigenous makers,” Jeffrey Gibson ( previously ) says in the introduction to An Indigenous Present.

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Dear Earth: Artworks to inspire collective action, and promote care for our planet

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Courtesy the Hayward Gallery Dear Earth: Art and Hope in a Time of Crisis is an ongoing group show at the Hayward Gallery this summer – and it's one of many activities getting us to freshly-look at climate change. Courtesy the Hayward Gallery Installation view of Ackroyd, Harvey, Dear Earth – Art and Hope in a Time of Crisis.

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'I destroy the work after an exhibition': Inside the weird worlds of artist JeeYoung Lee

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South Korean visual artist and designer JeeYoung Lee is returning to London's NOW Gallery with her upcoming exhibition, Maiden Voyage. Opening on 23 June, Maiden Voyage sees JeeYoung transform the NOW Gallery space into a forest of hanging ginkgo leaves interspersed with floating paper aeroplanes and a monumental paper boat.

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Cultural festivals for the soul: 2024 events that celebrate art, design, and creativity

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Picture yourself wandering the labyrinthine alleyways of Venice during the Biennale, discovering hidden masterpieces around every corner, soaking in the electrifying energy of SXSW, where music, film, and technology collide in a vibrant Texan melting pot, or feeling the thrum of anticipation alongside aspiring filmmakers at Sundance.

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The Top 10 Cities for Artists in the World: Where Creativity Thrives

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Artists are the lifeblood of any vibrant city, their creative energy pulsating through the streets, galleries, and studios. The city’s diverse population provides a constant source of inspiration, and its abundance of galleries, studios, and art fairs ensures that there’s always something new to discover.

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Somerset House art show revisits the last 50 years through the prism of horror

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Co-curated by BAFTA nominated filmmakers Iain Forsyth and Jane Pollard, and Somerset House's senior curator, Claire Catterale, Horror Show!: Courtesy of John Marchant Gallery. Courtesy the artist and Stephen Friedman Gallery, London. That's the theory, at least, expounded by a new exhibition hosted by London's Somerset House.

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

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Recipients will also receive a solo exhibition at Antler and Talon galleries in Portland. The grant fund was created to honor the memory and legacy of artist Susannah Kelly, who co-founded the galleries. Deadline: March 22, 2024. Locust Projects provides selected artists with curatorial guidance, a production budget, an artist W.A.G.E.

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