A new exhibition held as part of the inaugural Bristol Photo Festival is presenting over 40 images by press photographer, studio portraitist and everyday documentarian James Barnor. James Barnor: Ghanaian Modernist features photographs spanning his decades-long career, including images made in the early 1950s when he opened his photography studio, Ever Young, in Accra, his camera at the ready as...
The unstoppable rise of sneaker culture
A new show at the Design Museum is tracing the journey of the sneaker from sportswear staple to cultural icon. We explore how the marketing strategies of the biggest brands in the game have evolved hand-in-hand with the $80 billion industry The post The unstoppable rise of sneaker culture appeared first on Creative Review....
Has the ad industry improved for women directors?
Women filmmakers have racked up long overdue accolades in recent film and TV awards. But what is the state of play in the commercial world? The post Has the ad industry improved for women directors? appeared first on Creative Review....
Why a new approach to work could save you from burnout
The pandemic has forced organisations of all sizes to rethink how they work. A year of remote working has yielded benefits for some, but also presented countless challenges – including longer hours, missed deadlines and an increased risk of burnout. Based on a survey of 13,000 professionals, Asana’s Anatomy of Work Index 2021 explores how these issues have affected creatives...
Why a new approach to work could save you from burnout
The pandemic has forced organisations of all sizes to rethink how they work. A year of remote working has yielded benefits for some, but also presented countless challenges – including longer hours, missed deadlines and an increased risk of burnout. Based on a survey of 13,000 professionals, Asana’s Anatomy of Work Index 2021 explores how these issues have affected creatives...
How I Work: Andrea Love
We dive into the world of stop-motion animator Andrea Love, who explains her love of wool, what being self-taught brings to her work and the joy of making «inanimate objects move and come to life» The post How I Work: Andrea Love appeared first on Creative Review....
New self-portrait exhibition focuses on Black women photographers
A new group show at north London arts space Home features original works by 13 photographers who have placed themselves in front of the lens. Held in partnership with WePresent, the exhibition, titled The Self Portrait, features myriad interpretations of the theme, which seek to illuminate the nuances and experiences of Black women photographers, but also stretch the notion of...
MTV creative director Kate Dunn on seizing opportunities
Kate Dunn tells CR about how her career has taken her from being a runner to a creative director at MTV, plus explains the importance of saying yes to creative experiences The post MTV creative director Kate Dunn on seizing opportunities appeared first on Creative Review....
New Greenpeace film aims to raise awareness of UK plastic waste
The two minute film portrays Johnson delivering a speech to the press outside 10 Downing Street where he talks about being a “global leader in tackling plastic pollution”, before a barrage of plastic starts to pour down from above. The plastic creates a surge that floods Downing Street, carrying away Boris Johnson and Michael Gove (who is initially shown smirking...
Powerful new Alzheimer’s Society film highlights the challenges facing carers
The film is an intimate and sensitive portrayal of a woman’s daily life as she cares for husband with dementia and battles, fruitlessly, for much-needed support. Accompanied by OOH, online and social ads, the campaign aims to highlight the impact that dementia has on entire families. It is released at a time when the UK’s social care system is once...
Powerful new Alzheimer’s Society film highlights the challenges facing carers
The film is an intimate and sensitive portrayal of a woman’s daily life as she cares for husband with dementia and battles, fruitlessly, for much-needed support. Accompanied by OOH, online and social ads, the campaign aims to highlight the impact that dementia has on entire families. It is released at a time when the UK’s social care system is once...
Ask Anna: How do I find a creative partner?
Our resident creative industry agony aunt tackles an age-old question from a reader: how to find a good work partner? Here she offers a range of solutions, including polyamory The post Ask Anna: How do I find a creative partner? appeared first on Creative Review....