River Claure’s photographs explore Bolivian Andean identity
The photographer uses fantasy and storytelling to challenge reductive perceptions about his culture
Stanley Donwood’s Sacred Cartography reinterprets Britain’s ancient landscapes
“In my paintings of sacred landscapes, each carefully delineated field pours its colour upwards, up into the black heavens,” says the artist of his new exhibition at London’s Jealous Gallery
The eerily beautiful world of Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio
We hear from the director and the film’s head puppet maker, Georgina Hayns, about the painstaking process of bringing one of the world’s most famous stories to life in stop motion
A new photo book pays tribute to the life of London’s pubs
Published by Hoxton Mini Press, The London Pub brings together historic black and white photographs, documenting the city’s watering holes and the people who have frequented them
Why Creativity Matters: How to build a long-term legacy for brands
Speakers from Space10, Ikea’s research and design lab; TBWA\Media Arts Lab, which works with Apple; and adam&eveDDB all join CR editor Eliza Williams to discuss brand legacy in our latest virtual event
New ad for CALM sees England player Declan Rice address loneliness
The spot uses VFX to isolate Rice on a football pitch, in order to highlight how you don’t necessarily need to be alone to feel lonely
The Gourmand’s new book explores the cultural influence of the egg
The food and drink journal’s debut publishing venture provides a cracking insight into the culinary and cultural history of the most ubiquitous of household ingredients
Logo lessons from Tom Geismar
What does it take to design a symbol that lasts for 60 years, and should all designers go back to the drawing board? CR catches up with esteemed graphic designer and logo legend Tom Geismar
Bruce Mau on why human-centred design isn’t enough
Bruce Mau, who spoke recently at Design Week Ireland, talks to CR about his design philosophy, how he defines the role of a designer, and makes a case for optimism in dark times
A new dark satire on Ladybird books takes a tour of post-Covid London
We See the Sights is the latest brilliant instalment in Miriam Elia’s Dung Beetle Learning Books series
A new David Shrigley exhibition captures his immutable charm and wit
Hosted at east London’s Hang-Up gallery, the wryly named Mainly Multiples, Some Paintings & Other Stuff Too exemplifies the artist’s mix of deadpan humour and unfiltered commentary
How Tuvalu could become the first country to exist solely in the metaverse
Launched to coincide with Cop27, the South Pacific island’s new campaign takes a creative approach to dealing with the ongoing threat of climate change
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