Initially, self-taught photographer Kacey Jeffers never saw becoming a creative as a viable option when growing up in Nevis, a small island in the Caribbean sea. “Nevisian culture pushes very traditional career paths,” he tells CR. “When I was around 16 I became interested in modelling and that opened up a whole new world for me. Years later in my...
Kacey Jeffers wants people to feel seen in his photography
Initially, self-taught photographer Kacey Jeffers never saw becoming a creative as a viable option when growing up in Nevis, a small island in the Caribbean sea. “Nevisian culture pushes very traditional career paths,” he tells CR. “When I was around 16 I became interested in modelling and that opened up a whole new world for me. Years later in my...
Carlota Guerrero’s subversive take on the female form
The Spanish imagemaker discusses the making of her debut monograph, her collaborations with everyone from Solange to Rupi Kaur, and the evolution of her mission to challenge the male gaze The post Carlota Guerrero’s subversive take on the female form appeared first on Creative Review....
Tanu Muino on making music videos bigger, better and weirder
Tanu Muino is the filmmaker on every artist’s wishlist, following a string of hits for Lil Nas X, Cardi B and Rosalía. CR spoke with her about making blockbuster music vids, her love of Hieronymus Bosch, and why artists need to embrace the bizarre The post Tanu Muino on making music videos bigger, better and weirder appeared first on Creative...
Inside illustrator Gaurab Thakali’s vivid scenes
Growing up in Nepal, Gaurab Thakali was more interested in outdoor activities than pursuing artistic hobbies. He would more likely be found running or swimming before taking up skateboarding, and later played a central role in bringing the first fully fledged concrete skate park to Nepal. Yet his everyday surroundings left a mark on him. “I was always drawn to...
Sheba looks to give cat owners a good night’s rest in new ad
Over the last couple of years, we’ve seen ASMR (also known as Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response) move from a niche fad into the mainstream, with an array of brands jumping on the brain-tingling bandwagon. Now the trend has another unlikely champion in the form of cat food brand Sheba, with a new ad that acknowledges that it’s not just the...
Exposure: Balarama Heller
Art director Gem Fletcher showcases the work of Balarama Heller, a photographer whose work is rooted in exploring nature and spirituality, in vivid hues The post Exposure: Balarama Heller appeared first on Creative Review....
How to be smarter about type
When a designer unwittingly used a font on a piece of Harry Potter merchandise without the correct license in place, it led to NBC Universal being sued for $1.5 million. This kind of licensing infringement can put a brand on the front pages for all the wrong reasons: a nightmare scenario that no agency wants to put their clients in....
How to be smarter about type
When a designer unwittingly used a font on a piece of Harry Potter merchandise without the correct license in place, it led to NBC Universal being sued for $1.5 million. This kind of licensing infringement can put a brand on the front pages for all the wrong reasons: a nightmare scenario that no agency wants to put their clients in....
How to be smarter about type
When a designer unwittingly used a font on a piece of Harry Potter merchandise without the correct license in place, it led to NBC Universal being sued for $1.5 million. This kind of licensing infringement can put a brand on the front pages for all the wrong reasons: a nightmare scenario that no agency wants to put their clients in....
How to be smarter about type
When a designer unwittingly used a font on a piece of Harry Potter merchandise without the correct license in place, it led to NBC Universal being sued for $1.5 million. This kind of licensing infringement can put a brand on the front pages for all the wrong reasons: a nightmare scenario that no agency wants to put their clients in....
A new show is presenting over 15 years of JR’s thought-provoking art
Opening this summer at London’s Saatchi Gallery, JR: Chronicles is a new exhibition encompassing over 15 years of JR’s brand of art as activism. After finding a camera on the Paris metro in 2001, the French artist has gone on to gain international recognition, an Oscar nomination and a spot on Time’s 100 most influential people. His identity has remained...