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Do we take notice of hidden inspirations that lie dormant in our day-to-day lives, awaiting disclosure? These are prompts, often subtle and nuanced, that serve as whispers of creative possibilities, whether arbitrary or direct. These hint at potentials lying just beyond our perceptions. More broadly, the subtleties of now act as hints for what can be.

Cue lights Cue camera Cue music Cue action

Creative aquity therefore, depends on cues, igniting a routine that morphs into habit. Just as stage actors respond to prompts or signals, the creative process for many begins with cues, guiding ideas to take form. These 'cues' can emerge from anywhere, anyone, or anything. Detecting a note amid the noise and generating with it fresher melodies is a value worth exploring.

This week we observe how creativity is sometimes a calling to envision on cue: English director and stage designer Willie Williams hits every cue as he creates dynamic landscapes for concerts; for a 150-year-old home's redesign in India, Doro alludes to cues of preservation with modern touches; Matri-Archi(tecture)'s 'Homeplace - A love letter' prompts reflections on the concept of home.

In an age saturated with information, it is crucial to actively seek out cues that aid in thoughtful consideration and intentional creation. Amid this entropy, how may we centre ourselves to heed the cues that inspire creative innovation, improvement and evolution?

Amit Gupta

In conversation with Willie Williams on the evolution of concert visuals
See

A modest reconstruction of a 150-year-old Indian home by Doro studio

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Think

Art of the Non-Aligned nations: tales of camels and rhinos

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Inspire

'Homeplace' by Matri-Archi(tecture) at Pinakothek der Moderne

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Contemporary Art Fair

ARCOmadrid 2024

The 43rd edition will bring together galleries, artists, collectors, art centres, curators, institutions & museums for a unique experience.

06-10 Mar, 2024
ARCOmadrid 2024

Date

06-10 Mar, 2024

LOCATION

Madrid, Spain

CONTACT

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Organised by IFEMA MADRID, ARCOmadrid will showcase the current international art scene in a dialogue with Spanish art. Five days of discovery and exploration with the presence of new international galleries confirm ARCOmadrid's role as a benchmark for exploring the work of artists and giving them visibility.

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NEWS

Yoonmo Koo's 'Dansaek' collection radiates elegance

Yoonmo Koo's 'Dansaek' collection radiates elegance

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Separator

Art Dubai focuses on practices from the global south

Art Dubai focuses on practices from the global south

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Power of Textile

The Barbican Gallery show highlights that textile art has the power to speak from 'below', to highlight injustices.

08 MIN READ

Deeksha Nath

Power of Textile

The installation challenges us to question conventional art historical hierarchies in order to reimagine the boundaries of artistic expression.

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