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The Public Domain Image Archive: A treasure trove of free-to-use historical imagery

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The team behind The Public Domain Review unveils a new visual resource, offering a curated selection of 10,000+ historical images, all free to use and explore. The Public Domain Review (PDR) has long been celebrated for unearthing hidden gems from history, offering an eclectic mix of fascinating stories and stunning visuals.

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Rebranding Lowry: A proud new look to drive creativity and community in Salford

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Lowry, the theatre and gallery complex has stood at the heart of Salford Quays since 2000. However, despite its location and reputation, many still see Lowry as "just" a theatre, unaware of its broader offerings, which include art galleries, a learning and engagement programme, and a vibrant retail and dining experience.

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Ukraine war exhibition at Wieden+Kennedy gallery updates its images in real-time

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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. Ukraine Now is an important public exhibition that shows the real-time devastation of war from a unique, on-the-ground perspective and highlights the unrelenting power of creativity.".

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

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She has already worked on projects with various clients, covering travel and lifestyle topics for UK publications such as Teen Breathe and creating children's book illustrations for Ximalaya in China. The former inspires her creativity, with its galleries, museums, and variety on offer.

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Creative minds unite: All Flows Festival returns to Milton Keynes with star-studded lineup

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The festival takes place at MK Gallery, an architectural gem that presents significant exhibitions alongside extensive public programmes. All Flows takes place 14-16 May 2025 at MK Gallery, Milton Keynes. Five international airports are within 90 minutes of travel time. Will you be there?

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What is art? What makes it good? And other things Signal festival makes you think about

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Photography by Tomáš Slavík This year's edition of Prague-based digital arts festival Signal uncovered some big ideas – not least, that a public artwork's success comes down to one of its most fundamental elements – its relationship to place. A night out becomes a gallery visit, and vice versa. Eternal Recurence by Filip Hodas.

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A Love Letter to Stockport: Alison Waters' ceramic tribute to an 'unloved' car park

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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. "Yet

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