Panóptico de Actualidad Gráfica y Visual
Born in 1928, Dutch designer Wim Crouwel became a major figure in contemporary graphic design during the 20th century, with his influence extending well beyond borders of the Netherlands. Over the course of his career, he carried out work across typography, visual identities, posters, book design, and scenography, in turn influencing the history of the discipline through his extensive practice....
As the Tokyo Olympics approaches, we look back at one of the more controversial Olympic identities, Wolff Olins’ London 2012 branding, which prompted a storm of press and public opinion. CEO Sairah Ashman and chairman Brian Boylan remember the project The post An oral history of… the London 2012 Olympics branding appeared first on Creative Review....
Born in Colombia and now based in Washington DC, it was during Katty Huertas’ undergrad that she began experimenting with different mediums such as ceramics, animation, art and digital drawing. “I got a small graphic tablet and started testing it with the software that came with it, nothing too advanced,” she says. “I wasn’t seeing this as a step towards...
Photography may be the more commonly used medium to showcase sport, but illustration can bring humour and a fresh vision to the subject. We speak to three illustrators about how the trends they are observing in sports commissions today The post What role can illustration play in depicting sport? appeared first on Creative Review....
Hot on the heels of the 2 Tone exhibition, which opened recently at Coventry’s Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, another iconic UK record label, Factory Records, is getting the museum treatment. Opening tomorrow at the Science and Industry Museum in Manchester is Use Hearing Protection: the Early Years of Factory Records, an exhibition that tracks the evolution of the label...
The Carmignac Photojournalism Award annually funds the production of an investigative photo reportage project on human rights violations, and geostrategic issues in the world. For its tenth year, the award is dedicated to the Amazon and the issues related to its deforestation. Italian photojournalist Tommaso Protti was given the $50,000 grant to complete the work, and, accompanied by British journalist...
Scent is widely acknowledged as being one of the most powerful senses for evoking memories, a notion that informs the Scents of Belonging series, created for Choose Love for World Refugee Day on June 20. The three candles each have a distinctive scent, inspired by three memories. A Kitchen in Damascus, Syria, is created with fragrances of cumin, mint, tomato...
Despite the dominance of digital, the humble sketchbook is still a vital tool in making creative work. Here, we speak to three creatives about how working in a sketchbook is an important part of their process and also their favourite books to work in The post The role of the sketchbook in creative work appeared first on Creative Review....
In the past, sport ads and photography were largely focused on men and competitiveness. But recent campaigns and projects have seen a more nuanced way of approaching the subject emerge, with space for women to shine too (with sweat) The post How brands and photography are expanding sport appeared first on Creative Review....
Founded in 1994, London-based Fine+Rare has established itself as one of the leading online platforms for buying and selling fine wine and spirits. Writer and editor Gavin Lucas and creative director Alan Aboud first worked with the business on its rebrand several years ago. Publisher Patrick O’Connor has now brought the duo on board again to work on a new...
If there is one industry that was immediately undone by the coronavirus pandemic, it was travel. With countries around the world entering lockdowns, flights were grounded and thousands upon thousands of holidays had to be cancelled. While many customers were sympathetic with the plight of airlines and holiday companies who had to deal with sorting out the mess, it quickly...
We speak to the teams behind Victory Journal, Spiral and Glorious about how they are helping reshape perceptions of sport through a combination of insightful editorial and striking visuals The post The indie mags that are changing the face of sport appeared first on Creative Review....
