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Creativity Explained – On Type with Erik Spiekermann

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Creatures of Hope: Cheery Illustrated Monsters Strut through New York City Streets

Hudson River Park Pier 25 (2019) Friendly monsters with enthusiastic grins and pastel fur and feathers have been sauntering through the streets of New York City thanks to Loe Lee. The jolly characters are part of the Chinese-American illustrator’s Creatures … Continue reading

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Figurative Wool Sculptures by Nastassja Swift Explore the Memories and Narratives of Blackness

GRACE EBERT Detail of “Passage, when momma lets my braids flow down my back,” wool, synthetic braiding hair, wood, plaster, resin, satin. Collaborators are Kiki Jewell, Nyja Amos, Grace Jewell. Photo by David Hunter-Hale. All images © Nastassja Swift   … Continue reading

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Sci-Fi Short Film: “Muse” | DUST

An artist turns to his android muse for help when trying to sell his newest paintings, but events take a dark and disturbing turn when the android learns what has inspired the work. “Muse” by Azhur Saleem Connect with the … Continue reading

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Painter Uses Geometric Shapes To Create Fragmented Portraits | My Modern Met

By Margherita Cole on April 11, 2021   Artist Georgy Kurasov creates dynamic abstract paintings of women using bold color palettes and geometric shapes.   Russian artist Georgy Kurasov creates abstract paintings of women that vibrate with energy and color. … Continue reading

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Cosmic Nature: A Spectacular Polka Dot-Filled Exhibition by Yayoi Kusama Sprawls Across New York Botanical Garden

Now inhabiting the verdant, 250-acre campus of the New York Botanical Garden are oversized flowers sprouting in seasonal arrangements, a glowing pumpkin-packed infinity room, and a sea of 1,400 reflective spheres by Yayoi Kusama (previously). Teeming with squiggly sculptures, site-specific installations, … Continue reading

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Discs Extracted from Antique Porcelain Become Delicate Jewelry by Gésine Hackenberg | Colossal

APRIL 5, 2021  GRACE EBERT From her studio in Amsterdam, Gésine Hackenberg (previously) punches perfectly round discs from Delftware and antique ceramic dishes. The ornate, pearl-like forms are then strung together into necklaces or secured into metal bands for rings and … Continue reading

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Become a better 3D artist | Portrait, Top blenders, Male portrait

Dec 6, 2018 – Expert advice for being the best professional you can be. By Rico Cillers Source: Become a better 3D artist | Portrait, Top blenders, Male portrait

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A New Book Highlights an Eclectic Collection of Paper Works by 24 Artists Defining the Medium

Judith Rolfe. All images courtesy of Gingko Press   A celebration of contemporary paper art, a new book gathers a wide-ranging collection of collages, quilled portraits, and intricately cut landscapes from 24 artists and studios around the globe. Published by … Continue reading

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Spanish Police Seized Forged Paintings Attributed to El Greco, Goya, and Modigliani After a Dealer Tried to Sell Them for $14.6 Million | Artnet News

The three forged painting seized by police in Toledo, Spain. Courtesy of the Valencian Generalitat Police.   Police in Spain have intercepted three forged paintings attributed to El Greco, Francisco de Goya, and Amedeo Modigliani. The counterfeit canvases came from … Continue reading

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