Ryan McGinley in London
Opening this evening at Alison Jacques Gallery in London is a new exhibition of artworks by Ryan McGinley…
Oh, London
The Mayor of London, in his infinite wisdom, has decided that the city needs re-branding. In just seven weeks. And there’s no pitch fee…
The American school of rock
A new film on the art of the US rock poster reveals a healthy resurgence in this historic artform. Mark Sinclair talks to the director of American Artifact
Latest Halo spot
T.A.G ad agency in San Francisco has created another epic film for Halo 3: ODST….
Question of the Week 08.09.09
It’s a new QOTW and we want to know whether our readers are bloggers too. Is everyone at it, or is there always a time and a place? If you blog, why do you do it? What do you blog about?
Onedotzero arrives at BFI Southbank
Onedotzero arrives at the BFI Southbank for its annual stint of screenings and talks on Wednesday…
Have you seen the film of the book?
In a quirky marketing move, the Tate has created a couple of teaser films of two forthcoming art books: Peter Blake’s ABC and 600 Black Spots, a pop-up book by David Carter (shown). Cute, yes – but viral? Probably not…
CR graduate show at Mother
Our very own graduate show, featuring work from the six creative talents profiled in the current issue, has just opened at the Mother agency in London. Why not take Tom Lovell’s advice (shown) and cheer youself up by popping in…
It’s Nice That issue 2
Pre-order the second printed installment of great creative work selected by the It’s Nice That boys and you’ll get a lovely Rob Ryan print thrown in as well (detail shown). Issue two features a huge range of work that INT has featured on its website from UVA, George Hardie, Sam Messenger, and Wilfrid Wood…
Postman Pat goes to Specsavers and more nice work
Here’s a selection of the great ads, music video and films that have passed through CR Towers lately. First up, Postman Pat stars in the latest Specsavers ad…
The best way to show off?
Continuing our graduate theme, Michael Johnson asks whether the degree show is the most effective way for aspiring designers to show their wares while James McNulty looks at the changing nature of the ad creative’s ‘book’
Noma Bar: Negative Space
To provoke a second glance, Noma Bar expertly uses negative space: his illustrations are formed of both a single image and a series of themed elements that give the final piece its shape
Creative Review’s Annual Awards 2025 are officially open for entries
One of the most respected and trusted awards for the advertising and design industries are back for 2025. Run, don’t walk to get your entries in before the Early Bird Deadline on 25 October
How to scale your design business
Growth is a dream for many businesses, but it comes with challenges. Daisy Crowder, brand and marketing director at design recruitment agency Craft, offers advice on how to navigate the change and keep staff on side
Cultivating community with Ganni
The Danish luxury fashion label has spearheaded the characterful evolution of Scandi style. Here, chief brand officer Priya Matadeen discusses its approach to collabs, the pressures of being a responsible brand, and how Ganni Girls grew from a hashtag to a badge of belonging
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 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