Fancy pants
Filmmaker Justin Anderson’s film, Chore, features a girl going about her regular cleaning routine at home, clad in frilly knickers. Well, what did you expect? The film was funded by lingerie brand Damaris…
Chris Ofili at Tate Britain
Opening tomorrow at Tate Britain in London is an exhibition of the work of Turner Prize-winning artist Chris Ofili. The show brings together a selection of his paintings from the late 1990s, including many featuring his signature use of elephant dung, alongside recent works created in Trinidad, where Ofili now lives.
BBC Winter Olympics Film
To advertise its coverage of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, the BBC has commissioned this dramatic animated film from director Marc Craste…
Marathon animation
Agency Saint at RKCR/Y&R has collaborated with illustrator and animator Andy Rementer to create a series of illustrations and animations for this year’s Virgin-sponsored London Marathon…
Absolut funds Spike Jonze film and more nice work
There’s been a plethora of nice work passing through CR Towers this week – here’s a selection of what we’ve seen for your delectation. First up, Absolut reinforces its associations with art and creativity by funding a short film by Spike Jonze…
Designs of the Year nominees announced
This year’s nominations for the Brit Insurance Designs of the Year show have been announced. As usual, they are an eclectic bunch
NB says goodbye to Polaroid
In 2009, the last batches of instant photographic film produced by Polaroid reached their expiry date. NB Studio has marked its passing with a rather nice memento
Guido Mocafico: Guns and Roses
Opening at Hamiltons Gallery in London today is an exhibition by photographer Guido Mocafico, which explores the twin themes of Guns and Roses…
Simon Creasey
Simon Creasey enjoys getting lost among the pages of cartographical curios in new book, Strange Maps
Photography exhibition: A Positive View
Showing at Somerset House between March 10 and April 5, A Positive View will exhibit more than 100 rare and signed photographic words across almost a century of photography..
The Wouters work their Rainbowgun
Job and Roel Wouters’ film 1234567 is part of the If You Could Collaborate show in London, but you can also watch their Rainbowgun in action on CR Blog
Mr Bingo’s Haiti relief effort
London-based illustrator Mr Bingo is selling screenprints to raise money for UNICEF’s Haiti Earthquake Children’s Appeal…
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