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The Matador: photographer Owen Harvey explores the divisions surrounding Spanish bullfighting

Creative Boom

London-based photographer Owen Harvey delves into the rifts surrounding Spanish bullfighting in The Matador, a new series of images which examines the blood sport's history, its impact on younger generations and the values which people still draw from it. Dating back to 711AD, bullfighting is a landmark of Spain's culture and identity.

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'They're like eye candy': Milagros Pico on creating emotional illustrations bursting with colour

Creative Boom

My themes were very introspective, but eventually, I grew tired of that style," she says. "I I have a project that initially began as a publication, but now I'm considering reimagining it as a short film. It's a story about the friendship between two girls, shaped by sports, competition, and jealousy.

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A new sculpture of rainbow-coloured ribbons is amazingly made of steel

Creative Boom

After collaborating with Levitt Bernstein to build the City of Stories installation for the London Festival of Architecture, Hanna's studio has also created public art across the capital and internationally. Her work always hopes to tell stories and add joy to public spaces through her art and design. Photo credit: Tim Jobling.

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Top Corner Stamps capture some of football's greatest moments in miniature

Creative Boom

There's an Instagram account dedicated to sharing and archiving their collection of football stamps, and Flynn and Ollie are currently in the process of designing a publication to further celebrate these tiny marvels. How did you first find out about football stamps? It was soon followed by a 1994 USA World Cup mug and matching tee.

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Showcasing illustration work: how to create your best portfolio

Creative Boom

I'd also work on themes that play to your strengths or niche areas: if you want to be commissioned for a food magazine, draw some food! List brands, agencies and publications you want to work with." Treat it like training for an endurance sporting activity," she advises. Put the stuff most relevant to them at the top.

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Stanley Chow exhibition will showcase illustrations of people from film, stage and TV

Creative Boom

Since he started working as a professional artist nearly thirty years ago, Stanley Chow has diversified into many areas with his distinctive style, but he is best known for his portraiture of pop stars, actors, sports people and celebrities.

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“It’s not about competing with men”: how design can support women’s sport

Design Week

Prior to the pandemic, women’s sport was on an uncontested upward trajectory. A Nielsen Sports study across the UK, US, France, Italy, Germany, Spain, Australia and New Zealand found that 84% of sports fans were interested in women’s sports.

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