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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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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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Maiyashu's new picture book explores how people relate to their hometowns in a breathtaking way

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It's a theme that author and illustrator Xinyue Chen, AKA Maiyashu, explores to great effect in their latest picture book, I Will Always Be Here. To enter the Central Academy of Fine Arts, I spent many years of my life learning traditional and academic painting," they reveal. "To What do you picture when you think of home?

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V&A names Benjamin Phillips as Moira Gemmill Illustrator of the Year 2024

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Phillips, who won in the Illustration for Children category, explores themes of Jewish identity, generational divides, and gentrification in his work. This year saw a record-breaking 2,000 submissions, each exploring a diverse array of themes and ideas through the medium of illustration.

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Playfully sinister works by the Cameron Twins challenge our connections with our past selves

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Old paintings, childhood drawings and Barbie dolls are just some of the raw materials used in the multidisciplinary works of the Cameron Twins , an identical duo of creatives whose garish art playfully explores dreams, the imagination, and the role that nostalgia plays in shaping our lives.

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April 2025 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists

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2025 Booooooom Art & Photo Book Award Featured Booooooomand Bookmobile are teaming up for this popular open call supporting artist publishing. All About Photo Magazine Open Call (International) For its 47th issue, AAP Magazine is accepting submissions of portfolios or bodies of work around the theme of shadows. Deadline: 5 p.m.

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12 of the best online clothing stores that sell unique pieces by leading artists and designers

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The in-house print designers Natasha and Elspeth draw inspiration from everywhere, including vintage fashion, antique tiles, art exhibitions and photos of flowers in the park, to name just a few. In short, this women's clothing brand, founded in 2011, demonstrates Lisa's love for geometry and art in all its expressions. Miss Pompom.

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