Burrill’s New Place
Anthony Burrill (shown above, looking suitably stressed) has a new show opening on July 24 at the Kemistry Gallery: over the past few days he has been busy installing the work…
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Want to stay in Stockholm for free? Creators Inn may be able to help
Million: a great idea?
Droga5’s Million mobile phone reward programme for schoolkids may have won a lot of awards but how effective will it prove to be in the long-term?
The poet as designer of language
The ICA’s show of concrete poetry is a brave venture into the world of text-based art, says Rick Poynor
Print and protest in the disunited states
David Crowley looks at a new book on the visual history of US trade unionism and civil rights activism
Are you a dog with a flash waistcoat?
Creatives should ditch their black case and laminates in favour of a digital ‘book’, says James McNulty
Better than the film?
While mainstream movies are more market-driven than ever before,one area of filmmaking is still enjoying an artistic resurgence that began in the 1990s. Let’s hear it for the title sequences
Posters that 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
Wells&More brochure
dn&co has created this brochure to promote a new London office development from Great Portland Estates.
Tenth Biennale de Lyon graphic identity
Donuts had based tenth edition of Biennale de Lyon on the roman numeral X
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