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The best art books to enjoy in the summer of 2022

Creative Boom

Mainstream publishing and media haven't always done a great job at representing the contribution made by black creatives to the British art scene. Others were not, so on occasion, they came together and made their own exhibitions or created their own gallery spaces. This book aims to right the balance and tells a compelling tale.

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Documenting the almighty button

UX Collective

One can find out about art in libraries, interactive museums, exhibitions, and even in mundane places as bus stops or airports. They can then be inspired by illustration techniques used in ancient Malaysian manuscripts while also walking into an open exhibition in their neighbourhood later that day.

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Layered and Embellished Trapunto Paintings Exude Spirit in Pacita Abad’s First Retrospective

Colossal

Image courtesy of Pacita Abad Art Estate, shared with permission Having created more than 5,000 paintings in her lifetime, traveled the world, and shown in over 200 exhibitions, Pacita Abad (1946-2004) was one of the most prolific and lauded Filipina-American artists. Exhibition view at MCAD, Manila, (2018).

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Coming Up For Air looks back on 30 years of work by Stephen Gill

Creative Review

He spoke to CR at the time of the challenges of self-publishing , as well as the motivation behind setting up Nobody , his own publishing imprint, in 2005. It displays prints alongside proofs and photo books – of which Gill has published many over the course of his three-decade career.

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Through Mixed-Media Quilts, Pacita Abad Dives Into the Lush Marine Ecosystems of the Philippines

Colossal

All images courtesy of Tina Kim Gallery, shared with permission After a traumatic childhood moment in which she nearly drowned, Pacita Abad (1946-2004) developed a profound fear of water. Titled Underwater Wilderness , the exhibition presents eight large-scale works made between 1985 and 1989.

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Sneakers, unboxed

UX Collective

Sneakers Unboxed: Studio to Street exhibition space For some people shoes are just something to wear to walk. link] I checked out the exhibition not long after its opening to see what the hype was all about as I am not a sneaker-obsessive to the level of crazy but I do appreciate the culture. You pick a colour you like.

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Explore Maze-Like Passageways Exploding with Elaborate Mosaics at Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens

Colossal

But in 2004, the landowner decided to sell the property and called for the artwork to be dismantled. Open to the public, the Magic Gardens hosts regular tours, workshops, performances, and temporary exhibitions. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month.