Creative Boom

JUNE 22, 2022

Created by nonprofit arts organisation Art At A Time Like This in collaboration with SaveArtSpace , 8X5 is a billboard exhibition which aims to provoke a dialogue about America's criminal justice system. Two other renowned artists with direct experience of incarceration, Sherrill Roland and poet Faylita Hicks, cap off the roster.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 2, 2024

From digital painting to cut-paper stop-motion animation, this award-winning Chinese artist is passionate about creating visual narratives with energy, positivity, and a sense of life. Originally from Hefei in eastern China, Fangfang relocated to London, studied illustration at the Kingston College of Art, and graduated this year.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Bertrand Aznar, represented by Illustration Division Whether you need representation or are looking to hire an artist or illustrator, these are the best places to head to in New York City. These behind-the-scenes champions of artistic talent serve as the bridge between artists and the industries that crave their creativity.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 8, 2023

Generative artist Matt DesLauriers weaves together art, programming and technology to build playful, creative projects for public installations, print media, and the web. His interactive installations have been displayed in special events at the Louvre Museum in Paris and the Art Gallery of Ontario in Toronto.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 4, 2024

Art Basel Miami Beach. This festival transforms Harbin in China into a winter wonderland with massive, intricately carved ice sculptures, ice lanterns, and a variety of winter sports, drawing artists and visitors from around the world. Use Singapore's efficient public transport to navigate, and don't miss the local street food.

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Creative Boom

JULY 12, 2022

If you're participating in art fairs for the first time or just feel a bit rusty, we've put together a guide on how to set up a stall with the help of Glasgow Print Fair and some of the printmakers it works with. Ask questions like, is it pretty easy to get to on public transport? Another top tip is to check out the venue.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 21, 2025

Stockport's Merseyway car park might not win any beauty contests, but its distinctive modernist screen has captured the imagination of local artist Alison Waters. Each artwork incorporates a photograph of those framed urban landscapes captured by the artist's nephew, Dylan Barker. For Waters, watching him work was transformative.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 16, 2022

What Artists Wear by Charlie Porter. Art and fashion have always had a tumultuous and unpredictable relationship. On the one hand, there's a long-running stereotype of artists and bohemians wearing black, featureless clothing. What Artists Wear by Charlie Porter. Gluck: Art and Identity by Amy de la Haye and Martin Pel.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 3, 2024

Innovative design meets coastal inspiration – we take a closer look at the Glasgow branding studio's vision for one of the world's most celebrated visual arts awards. David Whyte, co-founder of Tangent, shares insights into their approach: "In the art world, identities can be exclusive.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 19, 2022

It's no secret they've blown up the past few years, and if you're an artist of any kind, you've likely come across them more than the average person. As an artist, finding out that an 8-bit profile picture sold for hundreds of thousands of dollars can be frustrating. A Brief History of NFTs. A Brief History of NFTs.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 28, 2024

Artist Ivan Toth Depeña pays tribute to the essence of light and energy in Photon/s, a new concept-driven public art installation in Charlotte, North Carolina. Inspired by the microscopic particles that make up light itself, Photon/s is the brainchild of Depeña Studio artist Ivan Toth Depeña.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 3, 2025

The Tokyo-born, UK-based artist creates installations that give physical form to sound, using artificial intelligence to generate ever-evolving audio experiences that blur the boundaries between permanence and change. Data enthusiasts are in for a treat with Tiziana Alocci, award-winning data artist and founder of NECESSITY.INK.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Creative Boom caught up with NFT artist Leo Villareal to ask him about his projects and process – as well as the creation of his digital artworks. From then on, light has continued to dominate the artist's work. Villareal dropped his first NFTs as 1,024 unique tokens collectively titled Cosmic Reef on the Art Blocks platform.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Creative studio and multidisciplinary arts collective We Are Willow has worked with global art producer Wild in Art to create Six Places In A Different Light, a striking art trail located in Greater Manchester that aims to promote mental health and well-being.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

At the moment, many clients commissioning children's illustration are looking for artists who can bring a little spookiness to their work. The artists we've brought together here are all emerging talents whose work is hitting the mark. For her, artists shouldn't underestimate children's love for all things spooky. "I

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Creative Boom

MARCH 12, 2023

In a new show at London's Jealous Gallery, artist Adam Bridgland brings together wild hues, dynamic patterns and the powerful pull of nostalgia in an alluring visual display. Interdisciplinary artist Adam Bridgland hasn't, though, as his second solo exhibition stands as a testament to.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 11, 2024

Last night saw the winners of the Best Art Vinyl 2023 Award announced, with the sleeve design for PJ Harvey's tenth studio album emerging victorious. Despite being superseded by everything from cassette tapes to mini discs, records continue to appeal to the public and have recently reached sales figures not seen since the 1990s.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 27, 2023

Nærvera © Ýrúrarí aka Ýr Jóhannsdóttir We chat with the brilliant Icelandic artist about sustainability, textile techniques and handing out wool pizzas to the public. But Icelandic artist Ýr Jóhannsdóttir, aka Ýrúrarí , has been turning them into stunning works of art. I think Iceland has shaped me.

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Creative Boom

JULY 20, 2022

Throughout July, ceramicist Rachel Ho and artist and designer Micah Purnell are leaving 240 beautiful gifts dotted around Manchester for people to find and keep. Called Gift to the City , the massive art trail by Passion Art hopes to remind us to embrace our stories of loss and self-worth.

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Creative Boom

MAY 25, 2022

But although the world craves raw facts about what's happening, it mustn't be just journalists that testify; artists have a crucial role to play too. In a fast-changing situation, any display of artists' work runs the risk of becoming dated very quickly. © Serhiy Hudak. © Pavlo Dorohoi. © Serhiy Hudak. © Pavlo Dorohoi.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 9, 2023

Courtesy of DCG and the Artist On the eve of his upcoming solo exhibition 'Let This Be A Sign', Nigerian artist, painter and sculptor Samson Bakare tells Creative Boom about his inspirations, process and unique approach to re-envisioning the history of Africa. Courtesy of DCG and the Artist Songs of Hope, 2023 © Samson Bakare.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

London-based artist, writer and publicist Funmi Lijadu tackles issues of identity in her tactile, surreal collages. An English Literature graduate from the University of Edinburgh, Funmi brings a writer's perspective to her art. This has led to her writing for publications such as Cosmopolitan, Metro UK, gal-dem and many more.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 4, 2024

Also known as Willustration , the Sheffield-based illustrator, muralist and sign writer has quickly become known for his public artwork, indoor and outdoor signage, illustration and work in arts education. During my studies in Sheffield, I began exploring how technical art could influence my practice," he explains.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

You might know Rankin as a leading British photographer, but did you know he also hosts exhibitions at his London studio to support other artists and designers? I'm known for photography, but I love all kinds of art," says Rankin. Still Not Worried © Andrea Ucini.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 8, 2025

Opening on April 16 and running until 12 July, The Art of Folio is a landmark showcase hosted at the Society of Illustrators Museum of Illustration in New York City. The exhibition is a vibrant celebration of the artists behind Folio's most breathtaking visuals, spanning genres, generations, and geographies.

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Creative Boom

JULY 3, 2023

Yayoi Kusama and Dots Obsession, 1996-2011 Installation view_ The Watari Museum of Contemporary Art, Tokyo. Courtesy of Ota Fine Arts, Victoria Miro and David Zwirner. The new venue will be commissioning and presenting a year-round programme by leading artists from across the world. © YAYOI KUSAMA.

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Creative Boom

MAY 21, 2024

Created by Cahonas founder Ritchie Marshall, Beermats for Balls is a new fundraiser which uses a creative approach to engage the art community and combat testicular cancer. The project's compelling nature and unique platform for artistic expression helped attract high-profile creatives. Want to do your part to help this amazing cause?

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 18, 2024

This award-winning artist has made her mark across various mediums throughout her career spanning two decades. Her distinctive style, characterised by whimsy and charm, has graced the pages of publications like Time Out, Reader's Digest and The Guardian, as well as advertising campaigns for major brands such as Nestle, Bayer and Sky.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Photographer Martha Cooper got unrivalled access to the revolutionary street art scene of 1980s New York. Dominated by grim and nasty scrawl, it was overwhelmingly devoid of artistic merit, replete with obscenity and dominated by offensive slurs. ART IS THE WORD by ALIVE 5, 1981. Now her best work is being shared in a new book.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Photo credit - Full house Partners © The Nigerian artist explores colourful connections between people and flora, inspired by her mother and former career as a florist. Although Nengi attended art school in London, she currently lives and works in Lagos, one of the world's biggest megacities with a population of 16 million.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

As a new monograph highlights, this uncompromising artist was a true rebel with a radical approach that resulted in a huge archive of truly groundbreaking work. Saul Leiter: The Centennial Retrospective presents the full spectrum of his artistic output for the first time, including rare and previously unpublished material.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 21, 2023

Installation view of the 'Spain and the Hispanic World: Treasures from the Hispanic Society Museum & Library' exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts, London (17 January - 10 April 2023). Art After Dark is the latest scheme to tackle our collective reluctance to engage with the arts as we used to.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

The country is halfway through Saudi Vision 2030 – a strategic framework to develop public sector health, education, infrastructure, recreation and tourism, all while reducing the nation's historical dependence on oil. The artist said: "People are always calling me a mirror." The venue could hardly be more fitting. All rights reserved.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 19, 2023

Courtesy of DCG and the artist As the Japanese painter's artworks go on show in London, we explore the poetic and spiritual background of her beautiful work. There's something uniquely evocative about Japanese art that strikes right at the soul, and here's a great example. Mt Fuji Winter Morning, 2023 © Ryoko Kaneta.

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Graphic Design Junction

DECEMBER 15, 2024

Berto Martinez is a highly regarded illustrator and artist based in the vibrant city of Barcelona, Spain. Renowned for his exceptional ability to blend realism with expressive artistry, his works have captured the attention of art enthusiasts and brands worldwide.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 17, 2024

The Swiss artist's new installation, Arena For a Tree, encased in a basket-type structure of wooden ribs, not only asks audiences to reflect on themes of nature and sustainability, but delivers a stark warning on climate change. Made possible with support from the arts foundation Kulturstiftung Basel H. Geiger | KBH.G

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Photography by Andrew Benge Taking place in Leeds and Harrogate, Thought Bubble is the UK's biggest celebration of comic art and culture. Of course, Brits don't have to cross the channel to immerse themselves in this enduringly popular art form. Thought Bubble. We reveal the details of this year's event. how about comics ?"

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