Creative Boom

OCTOBER 17, 2024

With big, industrial-era typography, a "straight-talking" tone of voice and a vibrant colour palette, the new identity marks a fresh chapter for the arts centre. In a region as rich in culture as Greater Manchester, the Lowry arts centre in Salford has long been a creative powerhouse.

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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

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Originally from Hefei in eastern China, Fangfang relocated to London, studied illustration at the Kingston College of Art, and graduated this year. Growing up, I was surrounded by traditional arts and crafts – calligraphy, embroidery, paper cutting, and ceramics. My family also played a big role.

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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

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Who doesn't love an art book fair? And even better if there's some actual art to bring the event to life and elevate it above just a visit to your local bookshop. Case in point: StudioSpass , a design duo from Rotterdam, was recently asked to create an installation for an art book fair in Shenzhen, China.

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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. Ivan's idea was developed by art consultant Lauren Harkey with Hodges Taylor Gallery. Photon/s is the result of a competitive proposal process.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 16, 2022

Art and fashion have always had a tumultuous and unpredictable relationship. A founding figure in the mid-century New York School movement, Philip Guston helped pioneer a modified form of representational art known as neo-expressionism. Black Artists in British Art: A History since the 1950s by Eddie Chambers.

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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 6, 2024

Coincidentally, visual media evolved with the wider adoption of coloured publications and the introduction of colour television," he adds. During this period, designers were first required to adapt to phototypesetting and lithographic printing. This was, in turn, superseded by the introduction of digital media."

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 21, 2025

Reclaiming Boyson's Legacy Alan Boyson's public works, including Hull's Three Ships mosaic and Salford's Tree of Knowledge mural, are iconic examples of modernist art. Many people will have seen Boyson's public works, yet as they form part of an everyday backdrop, they pay little attention to them," she says. "We

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 18, 2024

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. Occasionally, I enjoy going to a gallery, theatre show or flicking through art books," she adds. "I

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Design Milk

DECEMBER 24, 2024

While these lands were occupied with native peoples beforehand, protecting and tending to the land, these acres are now set aside for a similar purpose, for the public to enjoy. Full of historical accounts and vintage letterhead, Parks 2 pays homage to the park system that has inspired so many to foster their love for nature.

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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

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

JULY 20, 2022

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. The two local artists will leave over £4,500 worth of free art dotted around Manchester city centre from today until the end of July. My work is a lot about togetherness and self-worth.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

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. For Funmi, the pull towards creating collage art was magnetic.

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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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Azure Magazine

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

The California College of the Arts (CCA) has lived many lives since it was founded by Frederick Meyer in 1907. Then known as the School of the California Guild of Arts and Crafts, it set up shop in the Studio Building in downtown Berkeley with just 43 students enrolled.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

They are loved by the editors of the world's biggest publications, from The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times to The Guardian and Le Monde, and have graced the cover of multiple Elena Ferrante novels. I'm known for photography, but I love all kinds of art," says Rankin.

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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

JUNE 15, 2022

Students at Glasgow School of Art. 22 Men by Emma Williams, MA Art and Science (Central Saint Martins). Celebrating the best creative work from Goldsmiths students, spanning fine art, design, film-making, photography and more, this year's annual summer shows run until 26 July at venues across the UK capital.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 3, 2025

Her mesmerising practice transforms everything from sounds and sleep patterns to wine and perfumes into visual art, collaborating with clients like the British Library and Wired UK to reveal the hidden beauty in numbers and information. You can read more in our articles on his Refugee Week installation and Green Man festival branding.)

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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 exhibition, Kusama's largest and most ambitious immersive environment to date, is open to the public until 28 August 2023. © YAYOI KUSAMA. © YAYOI KUSAMA. .

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Creative Boom

APRIL 17, 2024

Unveiled in Venice as part of the opening for the 60th International Art Exhibition, the Arena For a Tree installation sees Basel-based visual artist Klaus Littmann take a bald cypress tree and transport it to a floating platform in the waters around the historic Arsenale Nord. Geiger | KBH.G

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Design Milk

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Every detail, from the smooth, seamless finish of the blackened oak to perfectly curved, gradual taper of the sycamore drawers, speaks to a level of craftsmanship that is as much a mastery of skill as it is an art form. Obelisk 3 made its public debut at the TEFAF art fair in Maastricht , exhibited by the Sarah Myerscough Gallery.

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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? Photography by Peter Byrne. Glasgow Print Fair.

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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

MAY 25, 2022

The exhibition is being digitally displayed to the public at creative agency Wieden+Kennedy London's gallery (16 Hanbury Street, E1 6QR) until 31 May. The project is raising much-needed funds for the Ukrainian Charity Foundation The Depths of Art , supporting those working in art, music, theatre, literature and cultural studies.

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Graphic Design Junction

DECEMBER 15, 2024

Renowned for his exceptional ability to blend realism with expressive artistry, his works have captured the attention of art enthusiasts and brands worldwide. He born and raised in Barcelona, Berto Martinez developed a passion for art early in life.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 29, 2025

Corporations, charities, public bodies, even tech disruptorsany organisation holding a conference or seminar may well wish to make the event more interesting and memorable by having an artist capture the ideas and the people expressing them. "The Her sister has learning difficulties, and Esther communicates with her through art.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Named The Brownies' Book, the publication was filled with empowering stories of black role models and inspirational art, stories, letters and activities. In their new edition, century-old content is featured alongside contemporary art and writing to continue the noble goal of inspiring and empowering black families. "It

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Villareal dropped his first NFTs as 1,024 unique tokens collectively titled Cosmic Reef on the Art Blocks platform. How did you first use technology in your art? What do you think is the purpose of art in today's increasingly hectic world? Bringing art to the people is something incredibly exciting.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 19, 2023

There's something uniquely evocative about Japanese art that strikes right at the soul, and here's a great example. Ryoko was born in Ibaraki Prefecture in 1991 and graduated from Yokohama University of Art and Design in 2014. Her artworks express the existence of Gods, natural phenomena, and knowledge beyond the human mind.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

A special showing of The Lost Words is coming to Bournemouth's Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum next month. Featuring the art of Jackie Morris and the creative talents of writer Robert Macfarlane, the show celebrates nature's power to spark the imagination.

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Design Milk

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

In the public areas, art curator Penny Aaron created an elegant dialogue between space and context. The 5,000-square-foot Milk + Honey spa, with its steam showers and serene lounge areas, exemplifies this philosophy.

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Design Milk

MARCH 12, 2025

Pulse Design by Anna Nyman , Axel Peters , and Matarena Sjberg in collaboration with Svensson & Linnr The Pulse chair offers three seat heights, allowing for children, adults, and older folks to sit in public with ease. Usually left out of the conversation of public design, kids and the elderly deserve consideration as well.

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Colossal

JANUARY 15, 2025

This month, the team at The Public Domain Review launched a new project aimed at artists, illustrators, designers, and creatives of all stripes. Containing 10,000+ items, the Public Domain Image Archive is a vast trove of illustrations, prints, scans, and more, all downloadable and free for use.

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