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Poster Cult: the latest works of Swiss printmaker Dafi Kühne

Creative Boom

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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Top 10 illustrators to watch: A must-see list for art enthusiasts

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Influenced by nature, folk art and craft, his work has a distinct rhythm suited for animation, branding and storytelling. Icinori Icinori, the creative duo of Mayumi Otero and Raphal Urwiller, are meticulous in their approach to illustration and printmaking. His compositions are immersive, with a strong sense of movement and texture.

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'Storytelling and emotional connection matter more than aesthetics,' says illustrator Fangfang Han

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My style has been shaped through years of experimentation – printmaking, collage, hand-drawing, stop-motion, digital painting – I've tried it all. Originally from Hefei in eastern China, Fangfang relocated to London, studied illustration at the Kingston College of Art, and graduated this year. My family also played a big role.

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F5: Glen Baldridge Loves Gummi Bears, Printmaking + More

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“Garbage Pail Kids cards blew my mind,” said accomplished painter, printmaker, and draftsman Glen Baldridge. That was the first art I collected, and [it] definitely made me want to draw and make art as well as live with it.” Printmaking I have met some of my best friends through making prints.

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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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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.