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- Tom Hegen book documents mines behind clean energy
Photographer Tom Hegen's new book, The Mineral Age, documents the mineral mines that supply lithium, cobalt, nickel and copper for electric vehicles, batteries and renewable-energy infrastructure. Developed over six years, the project uses 247 aerial photographs to expose the environmental, social and geopolitical costs of extraction, particularly the imbalance between consumption in the Global North and mining impacts in the Global South.
- Tom Hegen documents mines powering the clean energy transition
Photographer Tom Hegen's new book, The Mineral Age, presents 247 aerial photographs of mines that extract lithium, cobalt, nickel and copper for low-carbon technologies. Developed over six years, the research-led project examines the environmental, social and geopolitical costs of mineral extraction that underpin the clean-energy transition.
- Tom Hegen book documents mines behind clean energy
Photographer Tom Hegen's new book, The Mineral Age, documents the mines supplying lithium, cobalt, nickel and copper for electric vehicles, batteries and renewable-energy infrastructure. Developed over six years, the book uses 247 aerial photographs to expose the environmental, social and geopolitical consequences of mineral extraction, particularly the imbalance between consumption in the Global North and extraction in the Global South.
- Simon Wright book revisits Perth rave design scene
Designer Simon Wright's Drawing on the Future is a two-volume retrospective collecting more than a decade of work made for Perth's underground rave and electronic-music scene around the turn of the millennium. Built from Wright's archive and contributions from the rave community, the books document flyers, posters, brandmark iterations, drawings and unused concepts while explaining their production methods and cultural context.
- Tracey English Revives Creativity Through Collage and Artistic Challenges
Creative Boom interviews London-based illustrator Tracey English about rediscovering her creativity through collage and pattern design. She discusses her journey back into art after raising a family, her handmade process combining paper and digital tools, and the value of online creative challenges. The feature highlights her vibrant, tactile style and her participation in projects hosted by artist Este Macleod.