Andreas Gursky: Ocean I-VI
The Sprüth Magers gallery in Berlin is currently showing a new series of work by Andreas Gursky, inspired by the blue void of ocean displayed on an in-flight monitor during a flight from Dubai to Melbourne
Got, Got, Got Need
To raise money for his local hospital, illustrator Elliott Quince is producing 32 handpainted portraits of players in the forthcoming World Cup, all in the style of football stickers
Monotype embraces @font-face possibilities
Monotype Imaging yesterday launched a beta version of Fonts.com Web Fonts – a hosted service that, for the first time, enables designers to choose web enabled fonts from the Monotype, Linotype and ITC typeface libraries, in addition to various third-party foundries, for use in website design. We asked the guys at Monotype to tell us more…
Pick Me Up: Rob Ryan
Artist Rob Ryan moved his entire studio into London’s Somerset House for the duration of its graphic art fair Pick Me Up. We interviewed him at his new home…
Agency of the Year
This year, we have joint winners for Agency of the Year, the advertising agency with the most work selected for The Annual: Abbott Mead Vickers. BBDO and Bartle Bogle Hegarty
Studio of the Year
It’s a three-way tie for design studio of the year, with Music, Pentagram and Why Not Associates all sharing the honour of having the most entries chosen for the Annual this year
Record sleeves of the month
Our regular round-up of music packaging includes a very special release from UNKLE plus Kate Nash, Tracey Thorn and, get this, a cassette tape from Goldfrapp. Remember those?
Halo Reach: Birth of a Spartan
The first advertising for the new Xbox 360 Halo game has been released, with this short film/trailer titled Birth of a Spartan.
Simon Roberts, Election Artist, Wants YOU
Photographer Simon Roberts is Britain’s official Election Artist. As his latest project comes to a close, he’s still looking for people to take part in the first mass political photography venture of its kind in the UK
Welcome to the wonderful, choice-driven world of the web
This month, the CR Readers’ Panel takes in new websites for Studio Output, the McLaren Mercedes F1 team, Lost Planet, and Thinking for a Living
Case study Parallel Lines | client Philips | Agency DDB London/DDB Worldwide
DDB London’s latest advertising for Philips is a set of five short films made by RSA directors, all based on the same script. We gauge initial reaction to the campaign
Why are brands apologising so much right now?
Brands are saying sorry at a more rapid rate than ever. CR’s advertising columnist Ben Kay delves into why sorry is no longer the hardest word and whether this is an effective strategy for winning audiences
How Guinness embraced social
By loosening its approach to advertising, and engaging with its audience directly, the drinks brand has transformed with the times and won a whole new set of fans
Tracing Banksy’s art history remixes
Kelly Grovier’s new book charts the artist’s persistent dialogue with classic and contemporary art
How Lego creates meaningful brand experiences
We speak to Lego’s VP of global brand development Alero Akuya about the brand’s rare ability to straddle the physical and virtual worlds with ease – whether through its immersive new art exhibition in Paris or collaborations with Epic Games and Nike
Matt Willey brings a human touch to Kaos titles
The Pentagram partner has created the titles for the acclaimed new Netflix show, which reimagines the Greek myths in a contemporary setting
A visual history of movie posters
A new book from Reel Art Press collates the first comprehensive history of film posters. We explore why they remain an underappreciated area of cultural design
The Leaders Issue is out now!
The Autumn 2024 issue of Creative Review looks at the brands and individuals who are pushing creativity forward on their way to the top
The Monthly Interview: Rob Lowe, aka Supermundane
Mark Sinclair talks to the artist and designer about his new book, Lost Ordinary Magic, and the importance of recognising the power of simplicity and the everyday wonders that surround us
Unravelling adland’s obsession with 90s nostalgia
We explore how the 90s, an era the UK looks favourably upon for its thriving culture, are continually inspiring a stagnated creative industry
Building the visual world of Fontaines DC
The band’s surreal new album visuals explore a darker, more grotesque side of romance. We speak to the creative team behind the campaign about challenging the visual tropes of rock music
Jessica Walsh ventures into the world of type
As the &Walsh founder launches her agency’s new offshoot Type of Feeling, she discusses why typography’s ability to evoke emotions makes it one of the most powerful tools at a brand’s disposal
Can neuroscience make you a better creative?
Kinda Studios is tapping into the emerging field of neuroaesthetics to help creatives and brands make more impactful work that benefits people’s wellbeing