Janette Beckman book chronicles 40 years of pop culture rebellion

Mod girl, London, 1976. All images courtesy Drago Publishing Recognisable faces and countercultural movements appear alongside one another in the monograph, which has been released by Drago Publishing. As well as the likes of Debbie Harrie, Boy George and Slick Rick, Beckman has selected images of BLM protesters, Dior models and Camden punks – all shot over the course of...

Shelter ad highlights the challenges faced by the homeless at Christmas

While many Christmas ads this year have been focused on the opportunity for family and friends to come together again after the restrictions that were in place in 2020, this film from homelessness and housing charity Shelter paints a different picture. Centred on the relationship between a mother and her teenage daughter, it initially seems to tell a fairly typical...

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The CDP guide to making great ads

Peter Levelle, director and former head of TV production at the storied Collett Dickenson Pearce, shares the ad agency’s gospel – including handling difficult clients, keeping creatives happy, and adopting a punishingly scrupulous approach to ideas The post The CDP guide to making great ads appeared first on Creative Review....

Juliette Toma uses digital techniques to create her offbeat images

LA-based artist and illustrator Juliette Toma’s style combines a painterly approach with a stylised aesthetic. While she has a keen eye for details, she also tries to avoid things looking “too perfect”, using colour choices, character features and environments to bring an oddness to her works.  “My work is a little quirky, bright, and can sometimes be humorous. I’m inspired...