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Qianhui Yu's surreal and inspirational illustrations shine a spotlight on social problems

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Stoke-on-Trent-based illustrator and animator Qianhui Yu is on a mission to highlight social problems and tell stories from new perspectives. WIRED, Hyundai, Faber and the New York Times are among her long list of illustrious clients. Outside of her animation work, Qianhui is also making waves as an illustrator.

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Yuchen Lu creates dreamlike illustrations inspired by Greek mythology and Chinese folklore

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New York-based illustrator Yuchen Lu specialises in creating poetic artwork influenced by all things unreal, especially the ancient tales of Greek mythology and the eerie mysticism of Chinese folk tales. After I graduated from the School of Visual Arts, I stayed in New York. They just have so much cultural significance.

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Photographer Jeff Rothstein on taking inspiration from New York City's aliveness

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© Jeff Rothstein New York may be the city that never sleeps, and yet born-and-raised New York photographer Jeff Rothstein is never exhausted by its sights. Despite people working from home some days a week, New York's midtown area is still pretty crowded with workers and tourists on weekdays," he adds.

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Mother's ads for StreetEasy turn the epic drama of buying a home into Renaissance-style paintings

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Titled Let The Journey Begin, the classical art-inspired campaign targets potential property buyers in New York. The visual approach effectively cuts through the noise of advertising that New Yorkers are faced with on a daily basis.

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Esther Tang's gloriously textural illustrations help her connect to the world emotionally

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New York City-based illustrator Esther Tang communicates her emotions and connects to the world through her delightfully nuanced and universally resonant work. As an illustrator, I am committed to inspiring and engaging in meaningful discussions about art's impact on contemporary culture." We caught up with her to learn more.

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Nature, folklore and fairytales inspire artists Emily Pettigrew and Ryan Steadman

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While Claude Monet, regarded as one of the most significant impressionist painters of all time, is probably best known for his seascape view from Le Havre, France. While Claude Monet, regarded as one of the most significant impressionist painters of all time, is probably best known for his seascape view from Le Havre, France.

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How to reinvent yourself through art, just like Sharon Stone

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Stone has two new exhibitions in Berlin and San Francisco Countless people have switched careers mid-stream, as actress-turned-painter Sharon Stone recently did. Ultimately, though, her acting career took off in a big way, leaving little time for painting. Born in Paterson, New Jersey, Rachko grew up in Clifton, New York City.

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