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From design classics to cutting-edge catwalk creations, Beyond the Little Black Dress deconstructs this iconic garment and examines the radical power of the colour black in fashion.
A man from Oceania dramatically poses on a beach covered in a shallow layer of water and seaweed. Throwing his head back and striking a 'warrior pose', his long braided hair, traditional dyed cloth wrapping below his waist, and the boat paddle he holds make him seem powerful and heroic.
A new exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland showcasing artworks created in response to the climate crisis in Australia and the Pacific Islands.
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Global Arts, Cultures and Design
The Art of Glass exhibition reveals an inspirational snapshot of glass art today, made by fifteen innovative artists.
Glass artist Griet Beyaert’s practice sees her collaborating with artists working in different disciplines....
Internationally recognised for her innovative cast glass sculptures, Heike Brachlow’s artistic practice reflects her attraction to...
Anna Dickinson is an internationally renowned glass artist. Her work explores the form of the vessel, creating non-functional scul...
Erin Dickson’s practice combines architecture and digital technology to consider the emotional qualities of urban and domestic spa...
Matt Durran’s practice is inspired by his research into areas such as innovation and design, medical technology, digital craft and...
Rhian Hâf’s work captures fleeting moments of light and shadow; light is integral to the concept, development and outcome of her w...
Pinkie Maclure marries traditional craft techniques with a radically different aesthetic approach to stained glass....
Geoffrey Mann’s creative practice stretches the limits of his chosen medium....
Gayle Matthias challenges our perceptions of glass and embraces industrial processes....
At the heart of Helen Maurer’s work is the ability to create illusion through elements and objects....
Harry Morgan is an emerging artist and designer, whose work is known for its unusual use of materials and experimental approach to...
Known for exploring cultural identity and the graphic image in glass, Jeffrey Sarmiento’s creative practice is based on the resear...
Karlyn Sutherland is known for her evocative sculptures, fused wall pieces and site-specific installations that explore light and ...
Artist and passionate advocate for Neon as an artform, Wheater’s practice combines performance and installation to discuss our rel...
Emma Woffenden is one of the UK’s most innovative glass artists....