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Artisan wine label designs by Fen Acey craft a narrative through collage and typography

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Her self-initiated project Graphia (which means "to write" in Greek) features a collection of artisan wine label designs inspired by her love for typography and printmaking. The strict use of black and white is a classic colour combination often used in printmaking," she says.

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UK's biggest comic art festival returns to Yorkshire this November

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Photography by Andrew Benge Taking place in Leeds and Harrogate, Thought Bubble is the UK's biggest celebration of comic art and culture. Photography by Andrew Benge Thought Bubble. Photography by Andrew Benge Thought Bubble. Thought Bubble. We reveal the details of this year's event. Thought Bubble. Thought Bubble.

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Iconic print design conference returns after 12-year hiatus

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Photography by Daniel James It hasn't been held since 2011! The St Bride Foundation was originally set up in 1891 to serve the burgeoning print and publishing trade of nearby Fleet Street in London. But the much-missed St Bride Conference is finally back this November. Read on to find all the details.

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The best art books to enjoy in the summer of 2022

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Ranging from painting to photography, each takes a deep dive into its respective subject to help educate, inform and entertain you in equal measure. Philip Guston (1913-1980) was a Canadian American painter, printmaker, muralist and draftsman who's now considered one of the most important American painters of the 20th century.

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May 2024 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists

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Open Calls ArteAlta (International) This annual competition organized by Alina Art Foundation, Inarttendu, and the Council of the Region Valle d’Aosta invites artists to submit work across painting, sculpture, photography, mixed media, textiles, paper, and video related to the theme of Fear. Deadline: May 1, 2024.

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Humans and Animals Commune with Nature and the Cosmos in the Multidisciplinary Work of Kiki Smith

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In the 1990s, Smith began to portray the human figure as a whole, and her practice evolved into an interdisciplinary exploration of a variety of mediums, from photography to printmaking to textiles. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month.

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January 2024 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists

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Open Calls The Aperture Portfolio Prize (International) Photographers are encouraged to submit innovative bodies of work that haven’t been previously published or exhibited. The first prize winner will be published in Aperture and receive $3,000 in cash, a $1,000 MPB gift card, and an exhibition in New York City.

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