Record sleeves of the year #01: David Bowie, ★

News of David Bowie’s death on January 10 2016 shocked the world. Just two days earlier, the musician had turned 69 and released his 25th studio album, Blackstar. The album has since been interpreted as a parting gift from a musician who knew it would be his last. Fans have pointed to clues in the […]

The Play’s the Thing: The National Theatre logo at 40

Ian Dennis’ distinctive ‘NT’ logo has lost none of its charm since it was first introduced. In this extract from the book, TM, Dennis reveals how he came up with the design while working at FHK Henrion’s studio

Record sleeves of the year #02: Solange, A Seat at the Table

Solange Knowles has described her third album as “a project on identity, empowerment, independence, grief and healing”. It’s both an intensely personal record and a reflection on black life and racism in America. The album’s cover features an image of Solange taken by photographer and art director Carlota Guerrero. Solange is pictured with bare shoulders, […]