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Poster Cult: the latest works of Swiss printmaker Dafi Kühne

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© Photography: Peter Hauser Kühne's latest publication wrestles with the romanticisation of craftsmanship in a digital age and explores how he merges these two worlds through his ever-evolving practice. But despite all this, poster printing seems to have endured and retained its popularity as a medium of communication and advertising.

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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. Fast forward to 2024, and she's recently won a World Illustration Award for New Talent in Animation. While most of my work is now digital, my style is still evolving.

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Alan Kitching: London's Building Blocks brings letterpress mastery to Madrid

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Alan Kitching, one of the most celebrated letterpress printers of our time, is bringing his work to Madrid for a new exhibition that explores heritage, craftsmanship, and the evolving role of print in a digital world. A legacy built in letterpress Few designers have made the impact that Kitching has on contemporary printmaking.

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

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Glasgow Print Fair. 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? Glasgow Print Fair.

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UK's biggest comic art festival returns to Yorkshire this November

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Photography by Andrew Benge Teaming up once again with partners LeedsBID, Thought Bubble Festival 2023 will present a week of talks, workshops, exhibitions, public art installations, film screenings, venue takeovers and more.

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Ian Morris on what it takes to be a successful children's book illustrator

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However, I am also interested in printmaking methods, screenprinting, mono printing, etching, and true grain. Since then, Ian has gone on to work for various clients and publications. This is usually used for personal work away from the children's books. Mike Turner, the art director, was brilliant to work with.

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The best art books to enjoy in the summer of 2022

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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. This publication traces a selection of 100 surfers from the series, from smaller monochromatic works on paper to colourful large-scale paintings.

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