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

Creative Boom

Since graduating from the School of Visual Arts in 2022, her distinctive illustration style has been recognised by the Society of Illustrators, Creative Quarterly, and the World Illustration Awards. Understandably, travelling around the world has been a significant source of inspiration for Esther's artistic creations.

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Illustrator Aura Lewis on making feminist statements, Mrs America, and her vintage-yet-modern style

Creative Boom

Renowned for her feminist-themed illustrations, Aura's work takes traditionally 'girly' visual elements and turns them into empowering statements. Drawing her inspiration from women's history, fashion, and social activism, Aura's art style is both new and familiar. I turn to art history for visual inspiration as well.

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

Creative Boom

Whether at home or abroad, it'll allow you to travel somewhere new, immerse yourself in new ideas and fresh creativity, and recharge your imagination in the process. Singapore Art Week – Singapore, 19-28 January If you've never experienced the small but perfectly formed Asian city-state of Singapore, here's the perfect opportunity.

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July 2021 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists

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As part of The Other Art Fair’s mission to break down traditional barriers of the contemporary art world, New Futures is designed to launch the careers of talented emerging artists through a prize that includes free exhibition space at this fall’s fair and mentorship. New Futures Chicago is presented in partnership with Colossal.

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July 2023 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists

Colossal

Artists are invited to propose projects that engage with and expand upon the histories and activities that comprise InLight, as well as Broad Street’s past, present, and future. Mophradat Orbitals Open Call (International) This open call will take four curators and art researchers to Dakar, Senegal. Deadline: July 4, 2023.

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

Colossal

There is also a roving partnership with 21c Museum Hotels, where one award is presented in a different city each year where 21c Museum Hotels are located. Residencies, Fellowships, & More Fine Arts Work Center 2024-2025 Visual Arts Fellowship (International) Ten artists will be awarded seven-month residencies from October 1 to April 30.

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Design Trend Report: Space Opera

Creative Market

After all, the visual art in this film series is nothing short of mind-blowing in its creativity. A defining feature of this then-fledgling trend was its focus on space travel as being a part of everyday reality. In the film world, the first movie that featured this genre prominently was 1918’s A Trip to Mars.

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