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Jean Jullien's bold, graphic underwater world will awaken your inner child

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Photography by Kate Shanasy The Paris-based artist brings an intimate experience of colourful ocean life, inner coral reefs and natural wonders to the National Gallery of Victoria for their latest Triennial. French artist Jean Jullien is one of our favourite creatives working today. whatever your age. whatever your age.

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

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January Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival – China, 5 Jan-early March Ever been to an ice sculpture festival? Dress warmly in layers and book a guided tour to explore Harbin's ice sculptures and local cuisine. Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival, 2020. We'd heartily recommend it!

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Ugo Rondinone’s 20-Foot Bolts of Lightning Pierce Through a Tempestuous Gallery

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Installation view, bright light shining’ at Gladstone Gallery (2023). All images © Gladstone Gallery, courtesy of the artist and Gladstone Gallery, shared with permission Artist Ugo Rondinone ( previously ) captures the explosive energy of lightning as part of his latest exhibition bright shining light.

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Dancing Figures and Natural Elements Coalesce in Jonathan Hateley’s Elegant Bronze Sculptures

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All images © Jonathan Hateley, shared with permission Immersed in nature, female figures dance, reflect, and rest in Jonathan Hateley ’s limber bronze sculptures. “I was drawn to create a sculpture reflecting nature on the surface of the figure, which could be better highlighted with the use of colour,” he tells Colossal.

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Imposing Wild Animals Emerge from Layers of Cardboard in Scott Fife’s Sculptures

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The beastly creations emerge in his aptly named solo show Cardboard Kingdom , which is on view now at Traver Gallery in Seattle. Cardboard Kingdom is on view through December 22, and you can find more of Fife’s sculptures on his site. Photo by Traver Gallery. Photo by Traver Gallery. Photo by Traver Gallery.

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Expressive Portraits Emerge from Pieces of Cardboard in Josh Gluckstein’s Wildlife Sculptures

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All images © Josh Gluckstein, shared with permission Since childhood, London-based artist Josh Gluckstein has been fascinated by the incredible diversity of our planet’s wildlife and inspired to make sculptures of animals from found materials. Follow updates on Instagram , and see more of the artist’s work on his website.

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From Recycled Motors and Discarded Metals, Edouard Martinet Imagines Meticulously Detailed Wildlife

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“Chouette (Owl)” (2023), metal mixed media sculpture, 38 x 36 centimeters. Photo courtesy of Sladmore Gallery. If you’re in Paris this April, stop by Galerie Bettina , where Martinet will exhibit a combination of bronze and unique sculptures. Photo courtesy of Sladmore Gallery. Right: “Autruche.”

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