Saul Leiter’s experimental work celebrated in UK retrospective
Just over a decade since his death, the UK’s largest exhibition of Leiter’s work showcases his significant contributions to street and colour photography
William Rice documents queer culture in Rio de Janeiro
Shot over seven years, the Northern Irish photographer’s O Novo Rio series draws a number of parallels between the city’s queer community and his own upbringing during The Troubles
Why B2B branding is no longer fit for purpose
As the boundaries between our work and personal lives become increasingly blurred, it’s time to ditch outdated marketing terms and create business-to-people brands that build deeper connections, says Nalla CEO Vicki Young
Go.Compare undergoes rebrand by Ragged Edge
The full rebrand aims to leverage the brand’s fame and persuade more people to actively choose it over other comparison sites
Illustrator David Adrien shares his process
The illustrator talks to CR about how he puts together his images and why style doesn’t mean repeating the same idea over and over
Rediscovering the day that Spike Jonze first met Björk
A new exhibition and zine published by WeTransfer unearths previously unseen photos Jonze took of the musician in the summer of 1995, just before they collaborated on her seminal music video It’s Oh So Quiet
How London Overground’s new names were chosen
The London Overground network, which previously had no specific names for routes, has revealed six names dedicated to historic stories and underrepresented communities
Offf festival returns with an exciting and eclectic line up
Over 70 speakers from across the fields of art, design, and digital culture will speak at the four-day event, held in Barcelona in April
Refik Anadol on scaling new heights
Media artist Refik Anadol has displayed his mammoth AI-generated pieces on some of the world’s most famous buildings and has work in MoMA New York’s permanent collection. He talks to us about his latest exhibition in London and navigating the endless debates about his work
World Snooker Tour’s branding creates a new vision for the sport
In hopes of ushering in a new generation of fans, the World Snooker Tour tasked Monday Nights with refreshing the image of not just the tour, but the sport itself
Alexander Coggin on creating his own queer archive
Known for his characterful, intensely lit photographs, Alexander Coggin talks to us about how branching out into filmmaking prompted him to reevaluate his longest-running body of work: a 15-year collection of images of his partner, where very little is off limits
Hay Festival marks a new chapter with branding update
Reflecting its growing presence around the world, the new identity for the popular book festival speaks to the many cultures and perspectives it now embraces
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