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We're guessing Kylie Minogue will want to have a word with Boy George after he ripped off her artwork

Boy George released a new track 'Religion', sparking controversy over artwork similar to Kylie Minogue's album.

Social media chatter about the artwork possibly generated additional publicity for Boy George. [ more ]

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Video: My Favorite Song | Danielle Mckinney

Sade is a private artist known for her powerful voice and calming music.

Danielle McKinney finds inspiration and solace in Sade's music in various life moments. [ more ]

Pitchfork

Uranium Club Announce New Album Infants Under the Bulb, Share New Song

Uranium Club is releasing a new album called Infants Under the Bulb on March 1.

The band created the album artwork themselves, which involved a complex process of coordinating a crowd of volunteers to form a giant spiral. [ more ]

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Design You Trust - Design Daily Since 2007

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The Tragedy of The Everyday: Tim Sandow's Cinematic Paintings Depict Imagined Realities Inspired by Film and Photography

Tim Sandow's artwork captures the duality of melancholy and poetic moments in everyday life. [ more ]

Juxtapoz

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Juxtapoz Magazine - Javier Ruiz is Giving More Than Just a "One Night Show" in Sydney

The exhibition 'Espectáculo de una noche / One Night Show' features new work by Spanish artist Javier Ruiz in Sydney. [ more ]

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Wealthy California town's resorts are auctioning off historic art

Historic artwork from California resorts up for auction, including pieces by notable artists like Francis McComas. [ more ]

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Opinion: Open Wall nights could lead to the next artistic visionary

Museums face challenges with limited space and budgets, leading to a focus on exhibiting well-known artists. [ more ]

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4 weeks ago

Hampstead artist wins prize for 'poignant' drawing of her mother in hospital

June Collier won Derwent Art Prize for her portrait of her mother in hospital.

Her artwork was inspired by her personal experience at The Royal Free hospital. [ more ]

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Photos: Remembering Richard Serra, a world-renowned 'poet' of metals

Richard Serra was known for monumental metal sculptures.

Serra's art changes human experience with ambition and vision. [ more ]

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Writing

Police busts, porn cinemas and glory holes: the wild art of sexual outlaw Dean Sameshima

Dean Sameshima's artwork commemorates disappearing gay culture portrayed as enigmatic and seductive. [ more ]

San Francisco Bay Times

SF LGBT

My 2023 Manic Travels in Review, Part Four - San Francisco Bay Times

Experiencing Little Havana in Miami for the first time, discovering its cultural vibrancy and symbolism. [ more ]

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Science

Look on Jeff Koons's Lunar Artwork, Ye Mighty, and Despair

The first-ever commercial moon landing success sparked discussions on humanity's role in space exploration, including the introduction of authorized artwork on the lunar surface. [ more ]

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New IKEA Food Hall Has Complaint From Illustrator Who Says Their Logo Blatantly Copied' His Work

SF illustrator claims IKEA-adjacent food court's logo is a rip-off of his own illustration. [ more ]

Creative Bloq

4 weeks ago

The New Yorker's gorgeous optical illusion cover is a spring delight

The New Yorker's optical illusion cover for the 15 April edition celebrates the arrival of spring with a mix of real and imaginary bird species.

Artist Peter de Sève incorporates a hidden Easter egg optical illusion featuring a cat within the illustration, challenging readers to spot it. [ more ]

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Manchester United release eye-catching Stone Roses collaboration with Adidas - which has an intriguing backstory

Manchester United and The Stone Roses have collaborated on a collection of clothing featuring artwork from the band's 1989 album.

The collection includes a reversible anthem jacket, retro jersey, tops, shorts, tracksuit bottoms, scarf, and bucket hat. [ more ]

Creative Bloq

How to build dramatic light in Krita

The workshop focuses on techniques for adding dramatic lighting and shadows in illustrations.

The workshop covers topics such as light sources, shadows, and using them for storytelling and movement in artwork. [ more ]

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Germany news

German art museum fires worker for hanging his own painting in gallery

The museum fired an employee for hanging his own painting in the gallery for personal gain.

The incident went unnoticed by security, but the museum took swift action and terminated the employee's contract. [ more ]

Consequence

Vampire Weekend's Only God Was Above Us has arrived

Vampire Weekend's fifth album 'Only God Was Above Us' includes 10 songs, described as direct yet complex, inspired by raga singing and 20th-century NYC.

The album was co-produced by Ezra Koenig and Ariel Rechtshaid, with lyrics written between 2019-2020 and the title derived from its artwork. [ more ]

Consequence

Bring the Story Home with The Story Behind the Song Podcast Merch: Posters and Puzzles

Vibrant artwork featuring iconic songs and artists from Season 1 episodes.

Poster and jigsaw puzzle options available in different sizes and framing options. [ more ]

Pitchfork

Tierra Whack Announces New Album World Wide Whack

Tierra Whack announces her new album 'World Wide Whack'

The album's artwork represents an alter ego character inspired by Italian clown Pierrot and fashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli. [ more ]

BBC News

Skepta apologises and removes single artwork after Holocaust criticism

Skepta has apologized and taken down the artwork for his new single 'Gas Me Up (Diligent)' following allegations that it referenced the Holocaust.

The image showed a group of men with shaved heads, one of whom had the words 'Gas Me Up' tattooed across his head. [ more ]

BrooklynVegan

5 months ago

Silver Jews' 'American Water' getting 25th anniversary art print by original artist Chris Kysor

Limited edition screen prints and original paintings of the artwork for Silver Jews' album American Water are being produced to celebrate its 25th anniversary.

The artist Chris Kysor's painting, which gave the album its title and was used as the cover art, is the inspiration for the prints and paintings.

The album, American Water, is considered a timeless classic with poetic lyrics by David Berman and musical contributions from Stephen Malkmus. [ more ]

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Video games

Xbox Honors Akira Toriyama With A Nod To Blue Dragon

Xbox released a dynamic dashboard background of 2006's Blue Dragon to honor Akira Toriyama.

Akira Toriyama, creator of popular franchises like Dragon Ball, passed away recently, leaving a significant artistic legacy. [ more ]

Secret London

The Flats With The New Banksy Mural Could Be Up For Sale

Banksy's latest artwork in North London has sparked excitement and potential bids for the property.

Landlord considers selling the property to a 'massive Banksy fan' willing to pay the right price, but reassures no rent hike for current tenants. [ more ]

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New tree mural in London street sparks Banksy speculation

The suspected Banksy artwork in Finsbury Park features a person holding a pressure hose next to a tree with leaves, appearing overnight on a building.

The artwork has not been officially confirmed as a Banksy piece yet, with experts suggesting it resembles his signature style. [ more ]

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David Charlaff obituary

David Charlaff was an osteopath in north London who operated on a pay-what-you-can business model.

He accepted various forms of recompense, such as artwork, theatre tickets, or a simple thank-you. [ more ]

London On The Inside

5 months ago

Shop Ceramics at the Studio Pottery London Christmas Makers Market

Studio Pottery London is hosting a Christmas Makers Market in Eccleston Yards in Victoria.

The market will feature over 20 makers selling ceramics, homeware, and artwork.

There will also be festive food, live music, and the market is open on December 2nd and 3rd. [ more ]

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A New York Hotel With Flashy Patterns and Bucolic Gardens

TriBeCa has long had a lack of beautiful places to stay, but the new Warren Street Hotel aims to change that.

The hotel's interior design features colorful, mismatched patterns, whimsical wallpaper, and dramatic sculptures by various artists. [ more ]

Itsnicethat

Kick back and enjoy Karin Meenen's drawings of well-designed chairs

Karin Meenen is passionate about chairs and sees them as having a significant impact on a room's aesthetics and atmosphere.

She incorporates her favorite chair designs into her artwork as a sustainable way of enjoying them without worrying about space or money. [ more ]

The New Yorker

Books

Diary of an Abomination

Emil Ferris's debut graphic novel, "My Favorite Thing Is Monsters," was a breakout hit with its intricate drawings and social commentary.

"My Favorite Thing Is Monsters, Book Two" will be released seven years after the sequel was first announced, and it continues the story of Karen's investigation into a neighbor's murder. [ more ]

The New York Review of Books

Books

Everyone, Together | Leanne Shapton

The art newsletter is being sent from Berlin, where the author witnessed protests and observed the city's diverse architecture.

The January 18 issue of the newsletter features artwork by artists such as Hugo Guinness and Yann Kebbi. [ more ]

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Books

The First Books You Should Read in 2024

Alvaro Enrigue's latest novel, a revisionist historical, has been translated into English.

Adam Shatz offers a major biography on Fanon, exploring the interplay between his biography and his anti-colonialist theory.

Karina Shor's debut memoir portrays trauma through jarringly grotesque and hauntingly beautiful artwork. [ more ]

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Baltimore Museum of Art acquires its first piece of performance art

Jefferson Pinder's artwork titled Ben-Hur was activated in 2012.

The artwork was acquired by The Baltimore Museum of Art through a combination of gifts and exchange funds. [ more ]

New York Post

US politics

Gov. Hochul eyes removal of 'offensive art' of Native Americans from NY Capitol

Gov. Kathy Hochul is considering removing artwork in the state Capitol building that is deemed offensive to Native Americans.

This move comes as part of a broader campaign to remove statues and mascots that are considered racist or offensive. [ more ]

Mail Online

Artist uses X-ray to show inner workings of cars and people

Nick Veasey has built the world's largest X-ray machine to create stunning images of cars, objects, and people.

Veasey spent five years working on a project that included scanning multimillion-dollar vintage cars using radiation nearly 100 times more powerful than a hospital x-ray. [ more ]

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Illustrator Limoo Park keeps her paint brush thick and her scenes sweet

Limoo Park believes that by omitting realistic depictions and simplifying objects, her artwork becomes more lively and intriguing.

Limoo Park's artwork stands out for its pleasing color combinations and sweet everyday scenes. [ more ]

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San Francisco

SF's Castro Art Walk 2024 (Every First Friday)

The Castro Art Walk is a monthly event happening every first Friday of the month.

Participating small businesses in the Castro Arts District host special events and share artwork with the community. [ more ]

Itsnicethat

Playful and pastel: Alexis Jamet's posters perk up our interaction with nature

Alexis Jamet's artwork is characterized by a daring subtlety and references his surroundings.

He is influenced by biologists-turned-photographer Jochen Lampert and graphic designer/animator Georges Schwizgebel. [ more ]

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