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work (such as paintings or sculpture) produced through the use of imaginative skill
They put their child's artwork on the fridge. A well-known illustrator provided all of the book's artwork.
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Recent Examples of artworks
In fact, an impressive collection of original artworks—roughly 1,000 pieces of art, mostly by Oregonian and Pacific Northwest artists—is on display throughout the property, from the lobby to the gym to the guest rooms, essentially turning the hotel into a multi-level gallery space.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
There is a long lineage of artists turning their homes into artworks.
—Erika Landström, Artforum, 2 June 2026
The series is a collection featuring more than 60 original artworks, and sale proceeds go directly to the artists.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
The house previously sold a dozen contemporary artworks from Gladstone’s collection as part of a May 15 sale.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 1 June 2026
The art fundraiser silent auction will feature an array of artworks from talented LGBTQIA+ artists and allies with live music by ShapinClouds.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
Both of these artworks are reproduced in the Broad exhibit for newer visitors to experience, along with a chessboard where all the pieces are painted white.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Daily News, 23 May 2026
Costume designer Shirley Kurata uses texture, detail, and vivacious colors to create elaborate artworks that the hair and makeup department has complemented with aplomb, creating visually arresting results.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 23 May 2026
The 60 artworks span early Tove Jansson black-and-white illustrations from the original novels from the 1940s through to cover illustrations, watercolor artwork from Moomin picture books and more.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
There is a long lineage of artists turning their homes into artworks.
—Erika Landström, Artforum, 2 June 2026
The series is a collection featuring more than 60 original artworks, and sale proceeds go directly to the artists.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
The house previously sold a dozen contemporary artworks from Gladstone’s collection as part of a May 15 sale.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 1 June 2026
The art fundraiser silent auction will feature an array of artworks from talented LGBTQIA+ artists and allies with live music by ShapinClouds.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
Both of these artworks are reproduced in the Broad exhibit for newer visitors to experience, along with a chessboard where all the pieces are painted white.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Daily News, 23 May 2026
Costume designer Shirley Kurata uses texture, detail, and vivacious colors to create elaborate artworks that the hair and makeup department has complemented with aplomb, creating visually arresting results.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 23 May 2026
The 60 artworks span early Tove Jansson black-and-white illustrations from the original novels from the 1940s through to cover illustrations, watercolor artwork from Moomin picture books and more.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for artworks
Noun
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Displays show campaign ephemera and memorabilia, from Shepard Fairey’s iconic HOPE poster to children’s drawings.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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For almost a decade, the company headed by Elon Musk has been trying to fend off allegations that the assembly line in Tesla’s Fremont plant was a hostile work environment filled with racist slurs, graffiti and drawings of nooses and swastikas.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
Noun
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On a recent day, a stream of visitors, including school children, walked through the circular room, stopping to sit behind the desk and pose for pictures.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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On a recent day, a stream of visitors, including schoolchildren, walked through the circular room, stopping to sit behind the desk and pose for pictures.—
Sophia Tareen,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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