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'Storytelling and emotional connection matter more than aesthetics,' says illustrator Fangfang Han

Creative Boom

My style has been shaped through years of experimentation – printmaking, collage, hand-drawing, stop-motion, digital painting – I've tried it all. The former inspires her creativity, with its galleries, museums, and variety on offer. Fast forward to 2024, and she's recently won a World Illustration Award for New Talent in Animation.

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Alan Kitching: London's Building Blocks brings letterpress mastery to Madrid

Creative Boom

A new exhibition at GRAGRA Gallery & Letterpress Studio spotlights the legendary printer's work alongside pieces from emerging designers he has mentored. A legacy built in letterpress Few designers have made the impact that Kitching has on contemporary printmaking.

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Beautiful Travel-Winning Photos from the Artist Gallery Awards 2024

Design You Trust

1st Place: “Mesquite Flat Sand Dune” by Witold Ziomek, Poland The Artist Gallery Awards 2024 showcase breathtaking travel photographs that celebrate the beauty and diversity of our world, from serene landscapes to vibrant cultural portraits and wildlife scenes.

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Roman Klonek: Carving Stories Exhibition in Barcelona

We And The Color

This art show is an invitation into the mind of Roman Klonek , a Polish-born artist based in Germany, whose work dances playfully between the aesthetics of mid-century cartoons and the bold impact of traditional printmaking. This gallery, nestled in the heart of Barcelona, is known for showcasing compelling contemporary artists.

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April 2025 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists

Colossal

Selected artists will have the opportunity to exhibit in a European art gallery. Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant (International) The foundation welcomes applications from painters, sculptors, and artists working on paper, including printmakers. Deadline: April 30, 2025. Deadline: April 22, 2025. Deadline: Rolling.

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Marco Lawrence

Communication Arts

” The path to working as an illustrator was a bit unexpected for Lawrence, who studied commercial fine art screen printing, fine art drawing and printmaking around Europe before graduating with a BA Honors in 2007. “That dedication to mastering technique is something that still characterizes my work today.”

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What’s On Our Agenda for 3daysofdesign 2025

Azure Magazine

Combining Artek’s affinity for wood bending with Marimekko’s bold and colourful printmaking, a selection of Alvar Aalto’s birchwood furnishings have been reimagined using patterns from Marimekko’s Arkkitehti series, designed by Maija Isola.