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Japanese artist En Iwamura's fanciful sculptures are a holiday for the mind

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Japanese artist En Iwamura 's response invokes a sense of lively and wondrous innocence with his paintings, sculptures, and installations, which take the viewer on something approaching a holiday for the mind.

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Klaus Littmann's stunning ark-like sculpture turns a single tree into a piece of art

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Nestled in a grandstand that can accommodate up to 50 people at a time, it acts as an immersive experience in which viewers can witness an organism-cum-sculpture out of context as its roots safely drink away from a water basin. An accompanying exhibition titled Tree Connections followed in 2021 in Basel before moving to Zurich in 2022.

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

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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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Magical world of inflatable art opens new cultural landmark in Manchester

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Psychedelic universe You, Me and The Balloons invites visitors to immerse themselves in Kusama's psychedelic universe as they journey through a colourful landscape of large-scale inflatable sculptures, many standing over 10 metres tall or suspended from the 21-metre-high ceiling. Installation view, Fosun Foundation, Shanghai.

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Provencal style with English edge: Folc wine's new design

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The Cannons founded Folc in 2019, and now, five years later, they've become England's leading rosé brand. Little says, "We were particularly drawn to the rhythm and sculptural feel of the letterforms, and the way it harmonises with our wordmark creates a captivating tension between old and new.

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Paintings that imagine famous artists as Mr Men or Little Miss characters in their own style

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Launching at London's Maddox Gallery this September, Little Palette is a solo exhibition by the emerging British artist featuring various paintings and sculptures that challenge what we think about art and its many genres. Through each piece, Chaumeton uses humour and intrigue to make us think about each artist on display.

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How Sean Rodrigo is turning Walthamstow into a mini metropolis of good

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But it was the purchase of a 3D printer in 2019 that truly unlocked Sean's artistic potential and set him on a path of using cutting-edge technology for social good. First settling in Fulham before finding a more vibrant creative home in Walthamstow, he worked with brands including The X Factor, Nintendo, Xbox, and Lenovo.