Unravelling the legacy of the punk aesthetic

In his new book, longtime punk memorabilia collector Andrew Krivine takes a deep dive into the work of some of the big name and less well known creatives behind the music. Here, he tells CR why the visual history of punk goes well beyond its DIY rep

Grimes wants you to direct her new music video

Creatives twiddling their thumbs in lockdown can now get their hands on the audio stems and video files for Grimes’ single You’ll Miss Me When I’m Not Around – as the musician invites people to make their own versions of the music video

On the influence of Asterix

Last week saw the death of Albert Uderzo, who, alongside René Goscinny, created the stories of Asterix the Gaul. Here, Mark Sinclair explores Uderzo and Goscinny’s remarkable creative collaboration and the influence it has had on generations of creatives

Making ads during lockdowns: Blink’s advice for brands

Film shoots might have ground to a halt but that doesn’t mean that brands can’t still create content. We talk to production company Blink about getting creative with animation, embracing lo-fi video and why going back to basics could be a good thing for the ad world