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Felines and Fine Art Make a Purr-fect Pairing in the 10th Anniversary of ‘Cat Art Show’

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Lola Dupre ’s many-eyed kitten named “Squits” and Annie Montgomerie ’s friendly “Miss Pitch and Furl” have traveled across the pond, interspersed among frenetic felines like Vanessa Stockard ’s exasperated furniture ravager or “Une Chat” on a tear by Léo Forest.

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Stephanie Orma on how drawing satirical sketches creates a universal connection

Creative Boom

Fine arts pencil illustrator and writer Stephanie Orma can be found in the cafes of Lake Como and Bordeaux, diligently recording the people she sees with a satirical twist. Because according to her, satirical art speaks universally and has the power to connect us all.

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New Photo Book Celebrates the Traveller Subculture

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Photographer Michael Joseph says, “Travellers are some of the most intelligent, kind people I have met who are raw and open. ” After spending over a decade working on this project, Jospeh has now published this work as a photo book with German publisher Kehrer Verlag. More and more travelers passed away.

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16 of the best online shops to buy original art prints for your home

Creative Boom

Hvass&Hannibal Hvass&Hannibal is a design studio founded in Copenhagen in 2006 by Nan Na Hvass & Sofie Hannibal, while attending the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts School of Design. National Park Print Shop National Park Print Shop is a risograph press and art print store based in the Lake District.

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Three Publishers Get Real About Independent Publishing

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Much of the work we do as designers, publishers, and artists remain mystified to our peers and the community at large. As a designer and artist myself, and as someone who has been in and out of the realm of independent publishing, I wanted to lift the veil and ask practical questions to independent publishers about how they make it work.

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Diverse Expressions: 5 Artwork Themes to Discover at The Other Art Fair Brooklyn This May

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Carrie Lipscomb, “Blocks (small)” (2024), thread on fine art paper Embossed and Embroidered Guided by pure geometries, Brooklyn-based mixed-media artist Carrie Lipscomb explores space and texture, urging viewers to engage with the subtleties in found materials. Grab your tickets for an unforgettable weekend at theotherartfair.com.

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The best art books to enjoy in the summer of 2022

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Black Artists in British Art: A History since the 1950s by Eddie Chambers. Mainstream publishing and media haven't always done a great job at representing the contribution made by black creatives to the British art scene. The Pursuit of Art by Martin Gayford.

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