Foam Talent exhibition showcases photography’s rising stars
Amsterdam photography museum Foam’s new exhibition showcases 24 inspiring image makers under 35
Shared vision: Diàna Markosian
The work of Magnum Photos’ Diàna Markosian takes documentary photography into new, collaborative territory where the subject becomes co-creator. Ahead of their interview at PhotoLondon, photographic director Rebecca McClelland talks to Markosian about her process
Paralympics We’re the Superhumans by 4Creative
Best in book – Commercials Entrant: 4Creative Following up Channel 4’s 2012 Paralymics spot was always going to be tough but if anything, We’re the Superhumans, with its multitalented cast, had an even bigger impact, says Eliza Williams To promote its coverage of the 2016 Paralympics in Rio, Channel 4 created an epic, three-minute-long film […]
Franco Grignani’s work to be shown in London at two new exhibitions
Two exhibitions of the work of artist and graphic designer Franco Grignani open in June and July, bringing his optical experimentation to the UK for the first time in nearly 60 years
Maisie Cousins – grass, peonie, bum at Photo London
Maisie Cousins explores the visual politics of female beauty in her debut solo exhibition at TJ Boulting
The Last Stand: inspiring London’s youth through football and film
London director Gundeep Anand is hoping to bring communities together through street football tournament The Last Stand
What one meal a day looks like in African conflict zone
The British Red Cross has commissioned photographer Chris de Bode to create a set of images that vividly illustrate just how little food the people of the Lake Chad region are currently surviving on
Exposure: Collection of Documentaries
Art Director Gem Fletcher examines the world of photography, with a focus on new talent, photobooks and exhibitions from around the globe. In the latest instalment she looks at photography magazine Collection of Documentaries.
Coming soon! The Creative Review online archive
We’re excited to announce that Creative Review will be launching a complete, searchable online archive of all past print issues dating back to the very first one in 1980. So for the first time ever, subscribers will be able to access the complete CR collection, all in one convenient place. We’re busy dusting off […]
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Great Work: BBH’s Clean Eating Burger campaign for KFC
In the latest in our monthly showcase of great creative campaigns on Facebook and Instagram, we take a look at BBH’s witty campaign for KFC, which pokes fun at health food vloggers and Instagram stars with a recipe for the Clean Eating Burger – a delicious combination of cauliflower, kale and spiralised chicken breast…
In black and white: creating the cover for Reni Eddo-Lodge’s new book on racism
Reni Eddo-Lodge’s new book Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People About Race examines white privilege and racism in modern Britain. We speak to designer Greg Heinimann about creating the book’s simple but powerful cover
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