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Poster Cult: the latest works of Swiss printmaker Dafi Kühne

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It seems that everywhere we look, there is news on advances in technology and the rise of digital techniques, even in the art and design world. In his studio, he mostly worked on typographic posters for music, art, architecture, theatre and film projects, but also created some posters for products.

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Beyond the Brand: new Warhol exhibition unearths rarely-seen art treasures

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But how much do you really know about him and his art? A new Warhol exhibition, Beyond the Brand , is opening in London, celebrating his unique and radical contribution to art history, and displaying many of his most iconic pieces from across his career; including rarely seen original paintings from his Ads series.

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Six ways artists can set up a successful stall at an art fair

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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. The printmakers Jane and Kaye spoke to were all pretty clear on the things that you need to have with you.

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The best art books to enjoy in the summer of 2022

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Art and fashion have always had a tumultuous and unpredictable relationship. Philip Guston (1913-1980) was a Canadian American painter, printmaker, muralist and draftsman who's now considered one of the most important American painters of the 20th century. Black Artists in British Art: A History since the 1950s by Eddie Chambers.

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Artisan wine label designs by Fen Acey craft a narrative through collage and typography

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Her self-initiated project Graphia (which means "to write" in Greek) features a collection of artisan wine label designs inspired by her love for typography and printmaking. The strict use of black and white is a classic colour combination often used in printmaking," she says.

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Ukrainian illustrator Olga Shtonda uses her art to call for peace after seeing her home country destroyed

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Olga Shtonda is an award-winning illustrator from Kharkiv, Ukraine, who loves to combine different graphic techniques with printmaking, ink, pencils, collages and digital. Olga believes her visual style was influenced by studying printmaking and graphic art at Kharkiv State Academy of Design and Arts. "I © Olga Shtonda.

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How to thrive at art fairs and markets: tips from artists and illustrators

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Who doesn't love an art fair or creative market? So, to help you make the most of these events, we asked experienced creators who have found success in the art fair and market scene to share their best tips. I've been selling at illustration fairs and art markets for years," says illustrator and pattern designer Jacqueline Colley.

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