British-Nigerian illustrator Sâde Popoola (aka Shadz) says from an early age she enjoyed drawing so much that she wanted to pursue a career that would allow her to do it every day. Initially, her intention was to study architecture or interior design at university. It was only after her sixth form art teacher recommended she try illustration that she felt...
How Antwaun Sargent is transforming the art world
The author of seminal photography book The New Black Vanguard talks through his plans as director of Gagosian Gallery with Gem Fletcher, which includes asking the question ‘what more can art do?’ The post How Antwaun Sargent is transforming the art world appeared first on Creative Review....
Jealous curates group show at London’s Saatchi Gallery
Jake and Dinos Chapman A new group exhibition at London’s Saatchi Gallery in conjunction with Jealous Print Studio and Gallery is showing work by a line-up of emerging and established creatives, including artist and Radiohead collaborator Stanley Donwood, installation artist Morag Myerscough and graphic artist Anthony Burrill. The show includes many works that are rarely or never exhibited, including pieces...
Jealous curates group show at London’s Saatchi Gallery
Jake and Dinos Chapman A new group exhibition at London’s Saatchi Gallery in conjunction with Jealous Print Studio and Gallery is showing work by a line-up of emerging and established creatives, including artist and Radiohead collaborator Stanley Donwood, installation artist Morag Myerscough and graphic artist Anthony Burrill. The show includes many works that are rarely or never exhibited, including pieces...
Gradwatch 2021: Illustrator Rosie Hunter, UWE Bristol
“I like to become a temporary expert in what I’m working on,” says artist Rosie Hunter, whose work often uses clever visual metaphors to express complex subjects such as mental health. Research plays a major role in her practice, she says, with any new work beginning with a lot of reading, investigating and brainstorming. Hunter started to develop an interest...
How much does our education define our tastes?
We are often instructed in what is ‘good’ and ‘bad’ taste in our formative years. Here we talk to two educators about how much their own taste frames what they share and how to help art and design students balance experimentation and industry trends The post How much does our education define our tastes? appeared first on Creative Review....
The beauty of ‘ugly’ portraits
Historically speaking, portraits have almost always been about glorifying the subject – so what’s behind our recent fascination with unflattering, caricatured depictions of ourselves? The post The beauty of ‘ugly’ portraits appeared first on Creative Review....
The beauty of ‘ugly’ portraits
Historically speaking, portraits have almost always been about glorifying the subject – so what’s behind our recent fascination with unflattering, caricatured depictions of ourselves? The post The beauty of ‘ugly’ portraits appeared first on Creative Review....
The beauty of ‘ugly’ portraits
Historically speaking, portraits have almost always been about glorifying the subject – so what’s behind our recent fascination with unflattering, caricatured depictions of ourselves? The post The beauty of ‘ugly’ portraits appeared first on Creative Review....
The beauty of ‘ugly’ portraits
Historically speaking, portraits have almost always been about glorifying the subject – so what’s behind our recent fascination with unflattering, caricatured depictions of ourselves? The post The beauty of ‘ugly’ portraits appeared first on Creative Review....
Leeds City Council launches bold rebrand of youth platform Breeze
Leeds City Council has run Breeze for the past 20 years, offering activities, events and discounts to under 19 year-olds across the city. To coincide with the launch of a new membership app, it commissioned Kiss Branding to refresh the identity of the platform, to take in a diverse audience of toddlers, kids and teens plus also parents and tourists...
Gradwatch 2021: Designer Louise Julien, Glasgow School of Art
In her work, graphic designer and visual artist Louise Julien wants to create a universe people can escape to. From personal pieces to commissioned projects, she feels everything has a story to tell. With a colourful and dreamy yet bold aesthetic, Julien often takes inspiration from pop and internet culture. Three years ago, Julien finished her first two years in...






