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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. Susan Sontag (1933-2004) was an American writer, philosopher and political activist best known for her essays on modern culture and criticism of the Vietnam War.

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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. Evidence of Abad’s fascination with the lush ecosystems, the mixed-media works stitch together a vibrant tapestry of what lies below the surface.

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Site Visit: Bruce Mau

Azure Magazine

Join AZURE Media as we go face-to-face with acclaimed Chicago-based designer, author and thinker Bruce Mau , the next subject in our ongoing series Site Visit. He is currently chief design officer of Freeman and author of the new book Bruce Mau: MC24 , published by Phaidon. DATE: Friday, July 17 TIME: 11 a.m.

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A New Book Flies Through the Vast World of Birds from Art and Design to History and Ornithology

Colossal

Published by Phaidon , the stunning, 352-page volume compiles works from hundreds of artists, illustrators, photographers, and designers—including Lorna Simpson ( previously ), Nick Cave ( previously ), Ernst Haeckel ( previously ), and Florentijn Hofman ( previously )—who choose ostriches, flamingos, and other avians as their central motifs.

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Content Marketing Tricks: Social Media, Email, and Beyond

Inkbot Design

Content Marketing Tricks: Social Media, Email, and Beyond In 2023, when smartphones and social media have created an era of information overload, businesses face an immense challenge in capturing their audience's fleeting attention. The stories resonated with women who often felt unrepresented in media.

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No exit?—?every feed is a traffic jam

UX Collective

To reinvent social media, we must imagine new socials. No, no, no, you’re not alone… In the past few years, we’ve been experiencing a rough fallout from our prolonged honeymoon with social media. For the following decade and a half, almost every social media service has made the feed a central feature. but so were wikis.

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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. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month. The local community hastened to Zagar’s aid, helping to purchase the land.