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TURNING PAGES: NAOMI VONA’S CREATIVE JOURNEY

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Italian artist Naomi Vona, a self-described “archival parasite,” transforms vintage photographs, postcards, and magazines into eye-catching works of art. Armed with acrylic p...

FROM HIGH-FASHION DESIGNER TO VISIONARY ARTIST: ANTOINE PETERS

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Antoine Peters has seamlessly transitioned from the high-stakes world of fashion design to becoming a multidisciplinary artist known for his bold creativity and innovative spirit. His journey is marked by resilience and a commitment to redefining artistic bou...

KOOS BUSTER: THE POSTERBOY OF MODERN CERAMICS

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Dutch artist Koos Buster has captured a growing audience with his unique clay sculptures of everyday objects. Since graduating from the Gerrit Rietveld Academy six years ago, the self-proclaimed Minister of Ceramic Affairs has showcased his work in numerous art galleries and museum exhib...

THE CREATIVE SOUL IN THE DIGITAL AGE: A CONVERSATION WITH VINCENT DE BOER

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Slowing down time is key to the work of graphic artist Vincent de Boer (1988). He works meticulously on his art with a background in calligraphy and a love for craftsmanship. Everything needs to align, fr...

DESIGNING SUCCESS: CREATIVITY AT SECRID

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Creativity often takes center stage in the bustling world of product design and innovation. But at Secrid, the brand that has transformed the everyday wallet into a piece of innovative design, they went one step beyond. Here, creativity is not just a buzzword; it's a foundational princip...

BEYOND THE CANVAS: YTJE VEENSTRA ON THE FUSION OF ART, TECHNOLOGY, AND CREATIVITY

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Ytje Veenstra is an internationally renowned VR artist, animator, and illustrator with a career that spans a diverse array of mediums and styles. Educated in illustration, Veenstra's work is deeply research-based, drawing on a rich tapestry of pop culture referen...

ARCHITECTURAL RENDERS IN THE AGE OF AI

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The rise of electronic tools and AI in creating photorealistic architectural renders has prompted a question: Is there a place for traditional hand-drawn sketches, or do these high-tech renders risk creating unrealistic client expectations? We delved into this issue by speaking to two in...

SEEMA SHARMA: AI & THE CREATIVE INDUSTRY

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The creative industry is buzzing with talk of AI: will it edge out human creativity, or can we work alongside it? Leading creative director Seema Sharma says it's all about teaming up with tech. In ‘The New Creatives,’ a book Sharma co-wrote with AI, she dives into how AI is shaking up c...

LISA DEN TEULING: CRAFTING ETHEREAL REALITIES

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Studio Lisa is run by illustrator and art director Lisa den Teuling (LT), who is best known for creating digital art with a soft, almost ethereal feel. Lisa’s work, which includes everything from book illustrations to advertising, focuses on themes like women's empowerment and mental hea...