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• Illustration finally gets the London showcase it deserves

  Creative Boom · Nov 3, 2025

  Creative Boom reports that the Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration will open in Clerkenwell, London, in May 2026, marking the UK's first permanent institution dedicated to illustration. The centre, designed by Tim Ronalds Architects, will feature exhibitions, learning spaces, and public gardens, with its inaugural show spotlighting illustrator MURUGIAH. The project represents a major milestone in giving illustration the cultural recognition it has long lacked.

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• Mat Maitland's Book Showcases 15 Years of Surrealist-Pop Collages

  It's Nice That · Nov 4, 2024

  The article profiles London-based artist and creative director Mat Maitland and his new book 'Collages For Magazines', published by Art Paper Editions. The publication compiles 15 years of Maitland’s surrealist-pop collages, many originally created for music and fashion contexts. The feature explores his design approach, influences, and the minimalist design choices behind the book’s presentation.

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