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From super-cute puzzles and a series of 21 illustrations by a local artist to “architecture from home” challenges for kids and the winners of the BP Portrait Awards, these are the top VISI picks of the week series – week 331.
1. Areaware’s little puzzle thing® Collection
The little puzzle thing® collection is made up of mini 70-odd-piece puzzles that can be completed in 20 minutes or less. Each limited-edition puzzle comes with a small printed sticker sheet in the box.
Images via areaware.com
2. Bianca Shoul Illustrations
Johannesburg-based artist Bianca Shoul created 21 days of illustrations and designs during the initial lockdown period, featuring objects found around her home and immediate surroundings. Each print is available for purchase and will be shipped once lockdown regulations have eased.
Images courtesy of @bianca.shoul
3. Foster + Partners Architecture From Home
Looking to keep the kids entertained? Architecture firm Foster + Partners has launched a downloadable range of kids’ activities from skyscraper making and drawing trees to creating your own city.
Images courtesy of Foster + Partners via designboom.com
4. Illustrations by Crisco BL
Durban-born artist Sabelo Crisco Dlamini, aka Crisco BL, has released a new series of digital illustrations, created on his phone, to raise awareness about the issue of gender-based violence in South Africa.
Images courtesy of criscobl.com
5. BP Portrait Award Winners
From a selection of 1 981 entries from 69 countries, the winners of the BP Portrait Award 2020 have been announced. First prize was awarded to Jiab Prachakul with a piece entitled Night Talk, second prize went to Sergey Svetlakov for Portrait of Denis: Actor, Juggler and Fashion Model and the third prize to Michael Youds for Labour of Love.
Jiab Prachaku – Night Talk
Sergey Svetlakov – Portrait of Denis: Actor, Juggler and Fashion Model
Michael Youd – Labour of Love
Images courtesy of the artists, via npg.org.uk
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