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Magical world of inflatable art opens new cultural landmark in Manchester

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Yayoi Kusama and Dots Obsession, 1996-2011 Installation view_ The Watari Museum of Contemporary Art, Tokyo. Courtesy of Ota Fine Arts, Victoria Miro and David Zwirner. It is not that I want to inspire a childlike awe or wonder, but to inspire through my genuine perception of the world." © YAYOI KUSAMA.

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Joelle McKenna brings the creative struggle to life in comic store installation

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A 2012 graduate from Boston University's College of Fine Art, she's also the creative director of Brooklyn Magazine print publication. And every season, the owner invites an artist to create a sculptural window display for his shop." You can see the full construction process on her behind-the-scenes Instagram story.

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How childlike play informs the work of artist and designer Jonas Mayer

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Born and raised in this quaint corner of the world, Jonas' path to becoming an artist is a testament to his unwavering dedication to his craft, unique creative style, and ability to extract inspiration from the most unlikely sources. Fueled by this desire, he embarked on a new path, studying Fine Arts in his hometown.

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Wenching Tang's elegant illustrations are an expression of her introverted personality

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Just take the illustrations of Wenching Tang, which draw inspiration from the likes of Picasso and Matisse to effortlessly depict subjects using simple lines and shapes. I also take inspiration from Toulouse-Lautrec's bold compositions in printmaking posters, plus Reńe Gruau's minimal and contemporary illustrations."

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Painting as Sculpture by Jason Martin | PICDIT #painting #sculpture #silver #art

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Discover more of the best Sculptures, Art, Painting, Fine Art, and Art Sculptures inspiration on Designspiration Saved by PICDIT (@picdit).

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Class of 2022: A guide to all the UK's graduate shows this summer

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So whether you're a senior designer scouting around for talent, a creative student looking ahead to your own event in the future, or just someone wanting to be inspired by great work, check out these great shows. 22 Men by Emma Williams, MA Art and Science (Central Saint Martins). Degree Show , Slade School of Fine Art.

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'I like communicating complex ideas in simple ways': Illustrator Liam Eisenberg on honing his style, staying original and finding inspiration

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Despite not being an art major, this motivated me to put hours into each assignment until I worked my way up to being the best student in the class." When the time came to submit a portfolio and get accepted into an art program, Liam faced a dilemma. Should he focus on fine art, graphic design, photography or illustration? "I