In a twist on its annual Bright Young Things talent scheme, department store Selfridges has launched a campaign showcasing work by creatives aged 40 to 80‐something, including an 82‐year‐old painter and former fashion editor, an architect turned topiarist and 70s punk musician Bruno wizard…
Illustrators and cartoonists worldwide have responded to the horrific attack at French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo with images of outrage and support
The film scores of Jim Williams have played a vital role in director Ben Wheatley’s journeys into darkness. As part of CR’s ‘music’ issue, we talked to the composer about making the soundtracks for Kill List and A Field in England
Ikea has started the year with an advertising bang, in the form of this charming new film, directed by Dougal Wilson and created by Mother London, which forms part of the brand’s ‘Wonderful Everyday’ campaign…
The internet has been abuzz this past 24 hours with the news that literary doyenne Joan Didion is the new ‘face’ of fashion brand Céline. The glee is in part due to a general love for Didion for being permanently cool for over 40 years, but there is also excitement about fashion houses embracing older and less conventional models. But is this a sign of real change in an industry notoriously obsessed with youth?
Our latest pick of unusual and intriguing album art includes surreal designs for Flying Lotus, psychedelic artwork for Leeds outfit Hookworms and striking photography for Australian artist Grace.
With its stacked type and loafered ‘rude boy’, the identity for 2 Tone records was packed with attitude. Michael Evamy traces the design history of one of music’s great brands
Don’t forget you can also get the January issue of CR, the music issue, for iPad, where you’ll find all the print mag articles and exclusive additional content in Hi Res, our showcase gallery section, and CRTV, with video profiles of creative people, animations and other moving image work from around the world….
Combining old school set design, cutting-edge technology, sound, light, and live performance, Block9’s fantastical, immersive creations are where art and music collide. Antonia Wilson meets the master crafters of experience
Music and advertising make a powerful combination, but would that power be increased if brands were to take a more strategic approach?
FKA twigs has had a big year. The singer has been on the ‘cool’ radar since the summer of 2012, when she uploaded a series of visually striking films on YouTube, to accompany equally mesmerising songs. But in 2014, twigs crossed over into the mainstream: her first album, LP1, was released in August and swiftly […]
We take a look at a ‘gif novel’ which was created through a collaboration between band Wild Beasts and artist Mattis Dovier for Jameson
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
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
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
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
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
Kelly Grovier’s new book charts the artist’s persistent dialogue with classic and contemporary art
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
The Pentagram partner has created the titles for the acclaimed new Netflix show, which reimagines the Greek myths in a contemporary setting
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
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
We explore how the 90s, an era the UK looks favourably upon for its thriving culture, are continually inspiring a stagnated creative industry
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