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The Art Newspaper - International art news and events
5 months ago
Design

UK public invited to join 'largest ever exhibition of the nation's hobbies'

Artangel is organizing an exhibition called The Hobby Cave, which will be the largest exhibition ever dedicated to UK hobbies.
The exhibition will feature craft objects from members of the public who submit their hobbies through a dedicated webpage, and a film by artist Hetain Patel will also be produced for the show. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Mental health

Purls of wisdom: the wellbeing benefits of knitting and crocheting

Knitting and crocheting can be highly beneficial for mental health, reducing screen time.
Engaging in repetitive motion crafts like knitting and crocheting can lead to a sense of flow state and bring joy and pleasure. [ more ]
The-brandidentity
6 months ago
Graphic design

The Brand Identity

Motion design is becoming a key element in brand identity
Custom typefaces are increasingly used in branding projects [ more ]
Nytimes
6 months ago
Books

The Best Book Covers of 2023

This year's book covers tapped into the anxious zeitgeist with wit and wisdom, balancing commercial demands with artistic creativity.
Designers strived to go beyond mere survival, resulting in oblique, confrontational, and appealing covers that showcase their craft. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
7 months ago
Design

The High-Fashion Side of Knots

Macrame is a traditional knotting technique that has evolved into intricate 3D artwork.
Laurentine Perilhou is an artist who creates delicate and colorful macrame flowers.
Macrame has a long history and has experienced resurgences in popularity over the years. [ more ]
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