Ten years after his death, the great photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson is the subject of a comprehensive retrospective at the Pompidou Centre in Paris revealing many hitherto ignored aspects of his work. In an exclusive interview with CR, the show’s curator Clément Chéroux discusses Cartier-Bresson’s career and enduring relevance
Anish Kapoor’s first major solo show in Germany was accompanied by a handsome catalogue stained with red oil and designed by UK studio, Brighten the Corners. It has just won them the Grand Prize at the Tokyo Type Directors Club
Cravendale has waved goodbye to the cats with thumbs, replacing them with Barry The Biscuit Boy. Barry appears in the milk brand’s new spot by Wieden + Kennedy London, which takes the form of a classic children’s fable, complete with a dark twist…
Ad Week Europe arrives in London next week, bringing celebrities, ad creatives, marketers and no doubt lots of shiny new advertising jargon to BAFTA in Piccadilly (as well as other venues around town). Here’s our pick of five talks that will (hopefully) be unmissable…
Google designer Jono Brandel has developed the perfect tool for a little Friday procrastination – a website that lets you create musical sounds and colourful animations with your computer keyboard…
A striking print campaign is a rare treat these days, so it’s exciting to see this new work for Air France from BETC Paris, which mixes witty visuals with bold branding to create an entirely new look for the airline. The campaign is our Ad of the Week.
Sheffield studio Peter & Paul has designed a new visual identity for Leeds College of Art based on a mosaic above the entrance of its Vernon Street building.
In the May issue of CR we have an extract from Adrian Shaughnessy’s essay for Manuals 1, the latest title from Unit Editions. Here’s a first look at the book which documents 20 classic identity manuals from the 1960s to the early 80s
Creative duo Yoke bring a week-long, non-profit screen-print exhibition to the Corn Exchange in Leeds from tonight, with an aim to create an exhibition space that spurs a dialogue between creatives through a blind collaboration…
Deutsch LA has created this amusing new spot for Taco Bell, which initially seems like it’s going to be a generic ad featuring various men extolling the virtues of the Mexican fast food’s chain new breakfast menu. But then they announce their names…
We’ve travelled the world for this week’s advertising round-up, with work from Australia, New Zealand; USA, Singapore and Peru. First up is a new Aussie spot for Snickers, which continues the choc brand’s recent ‘You’re not you when you’re hungry’ theme with a bunch of builders turned gender equality advocates…
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
The Autumn 2024 issue of Creative Review looks at the brands and individuals who are pushing creativity forward on their way to the top
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
As the &Walsh founder launches her agency’s new offshoot Type of Feeling, she discusses why typography’s ability to evoke emotions makes it one of the most powerful tools at a brand’s disposal
Kinda Studios is tapping into the emerging field of neuroaesthetics to help creatives and brands make more impactful work that benefits people’s wellbeing