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Haunting wooden sculptures by Claudette Schreuders reveal why we can't escape from ourselves

Creative Boom

Public Opinion, 2021 © Claudette Schreuders. In Doubles, her latest series of figurative painted wood sculptures and works on paper, Cape Town artist Claudette Schreuders takes a closer look at the double lives we lead, from what we do in private to how we present ourselves in public. There is a type of madness in repetition.

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A new sculpture of rainbow-coloured ribbons is amazingly made of steel

Creative Boom

Incredibly, the dynamic flowing sculpture is fashioned from steel and powder-coated in an array of vivid colours. After collaborating with Levitt Bernstein to build the City of Stories installation for the London Festival of Architecture, Hanna's studio has also created public art across the capital and internationally.

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

Creative Boom

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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A Wire Sculpture Dedicated to Ukrainian War-Affected Mothers Appeared in The Center of Prague

Design You Trust

A sculpture dedicated to Ukrainian mothers was installed in the center of Prague. The author of the sculpture, Czech artist Veronika Psotkova, told about it on her Facebook page. in sculpture) and Palacký University Olomouc (Mgr. Veronika is inspired by gender themes, body aesthetics and basic human communication.

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Artist Adam Bridgland pays tribute to rock lyrics with intense colours and visual attitude

Creative Boom

A graduate of the Royal College of Art, Adam's work has appeared in several exhibitions to date, including shows at the Royal Academy (2019), Saffron Waldon (2019), Curwen Gallery (2017) and CP+B London (2016), along with several private and public commissions for clients including YouTube, Warchild UK, Heal's and Comme Des Garcons.

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Take 5: Space Planters, Dog Leashes Made for Strangers, + More

Design Milk

I’m always looking for more planters and while I have a strictly terracotta theme going on in my own garden, I can’t help but admire these stainless steel versions from a Muhly x Plants & Spaces collaboration! But, out of respect for the owners and safety for the public, you would think asking to pet a dog was common knowledge!

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DATMA Issues National Call for Public Art Commissions Based on Shelter

Colossal

As part of this initiative, DATMA is issuing a National Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a public outdoor installation on the theme of shelter. Accepted mediums include mixed media, sculpture, installation, new genres, digital media, film and video, music composition, and photography.