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A return to our primordial roots with Stanislaw Trzebinski
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23 Aug 17
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“In spite of our total reliance on the natural world, we have become almost blind to it,” says the artist.
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From outmoded storage cylinder to innovative knowledge hub
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22 Aug 17
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This storehouse will be transformed into a dynamic information centre on sustainable energy for the city of Heidelberg.
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Wacom Creatives: Benjamin Von Wong on his brand of visual engineering
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22 Aug 17
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"If social media didn't exist I probably wouldn't be doing photography," says the photographer.
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Testing the bounds of modular home design with DD16
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21 Aug 17
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This architecture prototype caters for intrepid voyagers and nomadic fishermen with utmost economy in its design.
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Diversifying media imagery to include more ethnicities with TONL
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15 Aug 17
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This agency works to arm advertisers and designers with the tools to represent all races in their campaigns, not just one.
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Dutch artist Thirza Schaap reveals the delicate beauty that can be found in garbage
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11 Aug 17
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Instead of a bombastic crusade, this project raises awareness of marine pollution in a gentle, considered style.
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The deformed realities of graphic artist Anxo Viscaíno
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10 Aug 17
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"I would rather focus more efforts on developing art and culture than spending too much time protecting my copyright," he says.
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Desktop bioengineering by Amino Labs
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10 Aug 17
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The small-scale kits empower the scientists and innovators of tomorrow.
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An affordable, open-source home
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9 Aug 17
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As part of the push toward sustainable design, Studiolada released plans for the Open Source House.
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This new exhibition calls on feminism to be diverse
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9 Aug 17
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Feminisms x The Arab and Muslim Diaspora to open at London’s Protein Studios.
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Crystal Kung on bringing warm feelings to life through her illustrations
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8 Aug 17
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The Taipei-based illustrator “I don’t think my drawing skills comes from talent. They come from hard work”.
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The Big Trash Animals project of Bordalo II
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8 Aug 17
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This Portuguese installation artist creates animal sculptures in urban spaces from the very materials that cause their destruction in nature.
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Holograms from Syria reveals the horrors of war to the average American
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8 Aug 17
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Asad J. Malik’s augmented reality project communicates the real-life experience of the Syrian Civil War to Western audiences.
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Katy Pyle’s Ballez is the inclusive dance studio you’ve been waiting for
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7 Aug 17
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The New York City-based studio reimagines what ballet can be.
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The creators of Krotoa on leading an all-women team in a male dominated industry
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4 Aug 17
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The South African creative team debut their film, Krotoa in the country after winning a string of international awards.
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On creating an alternative to voyeuristic travel narratives
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2 Aug 17
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Carribean-American storyteller uses art-focussed web-series to weave tales about countries like South Africa and Mexico
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The Reshape initiative: Developing skills and recycling plastic for a good cause
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1 Aug 17
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A 7-day workshop that tackles the problem of unemployment and pollution in one fell swoop.
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Haitian photographer challenges modern masculinity
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31 Jul 17
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Zarita Zevallos used vivid contrasts and strained threads to represent the personal histories of black men.
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Children’s book This Is How We Do It celebrates diversity while encouraging empathy
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27 Jul 17
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“See what makes us different and what unites us.”
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Michael Zee’s breakfasts are as beautiful as they are delicious
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26 Jul 17
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The beautifully plated meals are curated on the popular Instagram account, SymmetryBreakfast.
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Wacom Creatives: Andrew Rae on illustrating simplified versions of the real world
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25 Jul 17
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"I am trying to draw through the filter of my own brain as opposed to trying to replicate reality too much," says the Illustrator and graphic novelist.
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On bridging the contrast between classical and contemporary art
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25 Jul 17
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What would Michelangelo think of these tatted up marble masterpieces?
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New competition for student service designers will be part of this year's London Design Festival
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25 Jul 17
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Three winners will get to showcase their work at the 2017 Service Design Fringe Festival in London this September.
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Family-friendly sculpture garden opens at Franschhoek wine estate
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24 Jul 17
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The Boschendal Wineland Estate says they want the garden to be diverse enough to cater to both young and old.
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