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Concrete Hong Kong: learn about architecture through foldout models

Creative Boom

A new book celebrates the architecture of Hong Kong public housing in the 1950s-1980s. During the 1950s-1980s, when the colony was under British rule, public housing embraced the modernist architectural approach, and Hong Kong initiated mass housing projects that dramatically redefined urban living. Weird, isn't it?

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Alan Kitching: London's Building Blocks brings letterpress mastery to Madrid

Creative Boom

For London's Building Blocks, Kitching presents a selection of works that highlight the historical and geographical narratives embedded in typography. The centrepiece of the exhibition includes three key pieces: Printing in London: 14761995 (1995), Broadside 10, Dr. Samuel Johnson (2010), and Mr. Kitching's Travels (2012).

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Magical world of inflatable art opens new cultural landmark in Manchester

Creative Boom

The new venue will be commissioning and presenting a year-round programme by leading artists from across the world. Yayoi-chan, 2012-2023 Installation view from Manchester International Festival 2023 exhibition ‘Yayoi Kusama_ You, Me and the Balloons’ at Aviva Studios. Images © David Levene.

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From Pamela Anderson to Zaha Hadid, the Design Museum explores a century of swimming culture

Creative Boom

Photo by Ackerman + Gruber Swimming is integral to our culture, from TV and sport to public life. It will also include a detailed architectural model of the Zaha Hadid-designed London 2012 Aquatics Centre. Public spaces and folklore legends The exhibition also features the architecture of swimming. Subversive Sirens.

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15+ Best Graphic Design Books in 2023

Just Creative

Learn More Latest Price on Amazon: Sale 81 Reviews Design Is a Job Audible Audiobook Mike Monteiro (Author) - Mike Monteiro (Narrator) English (Publication Language) 03/31/2014 (Publication Date) - A Book Apart (Publisher) $12.99 But to improve as an artist, one must receive criticism and comments from peers and the general public.

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Order's Jesse Reed on launching your own design agency and following your creative dreams

Creative Boom

Jesse Reed is one of the few who's reached that dizzy goal, spending five years at Pentagram New York from 2012 to 2017 and working under iconic designer Michael Bierut. I love making presentations and going into the details. But being somewhat of a restless spirit, he didn't stop there.

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Zaha Hadid Architects: Vertical Urbanism, the Exhibition

Design Milk

Presented by Hong Kong Design Institute (HKDI) and Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (IVE) (Lee Wai Lee) , together with the affiliated HKDI Gallery , Zaha Hadid Architects: Vertical Urbanism is their flagship exhibition of 2022, as well as part of their #EssenceofDesign program.