Love, Sex & Creativity
This month, Creative Review wades into the deep waters of love and sex – examining how artists, writers and creatives explore the topic; and looking at the brands that are changing attitudes
New photography show examines modern masculinities
A new exhibition at the Barbican Art Gallery in London examines how our view of masculinity has evolved over the decades. Writer Diane Smyth talks to its curator, Alona Pardo, for CR
Sega Arcade games celebrated in a new pop-up book
SEGA Arcade: Pop-Up History, which is published by Read-Only Memory, lovingly brings to life games including Hang-On, Space Harrier, Out Run, After Burner, and Thunder Blade as pop-up models
How can brands be more gender inclusive?
We explore how brands can create more inclusive products and campaigns – and ask whether gendered branding and ads are still relevant in 2020
Toss a coin to The Witcher VFX artists
As rumours swirl around season two of The Witcher, CR delves into how the fantasy world of this much-loved guilty pleasure was created
Surviving and thriving as partners in life and work
Mixing business and pleasure isn’t always a bad idea – in fact, some swear by it. We speak to three creative couples about the unparalleled benefits that this kind of relationship can bring, how to avoid disasters and the value of letting go of barriers
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Should you always love your job?
When it comes to work, it’s often a complicated relationship. CR investigates how you know when the spark of love for your job is gone, and what it takes to get the magic back
Dreaming of your next pint? This THINK! Campaign might change your mind
THINK!’s new anti-drink driving campaign is using illustration to encourage men to ‘pint block’ their buddies, with a series of posters of comedic suggestions including starting a conga line to bursting into an impromptu round of auld lang syne
Gaming meets high-fashion in new Karl Lagerfeld collaboration
Karl Lagerfeld gets in on the retro gaming trend with this charming – if tricky to play – game that turns the famous Lagerfeld cat Choupette into a Pac Man-style hero
Has the ad world embraced same-sex love stories at last?
The last 30 years has seen the advertising world try to catch up with the rest of society in terms of its portrayal of modern relationships. Here, CR investigates whether the love stories it tells are truly representative of the LGBT+ community
Burger King is serving up spores in a mouldy new ad
In a bid to emphasise its fresh food credentials, Burger King is showing the world exactly what happens when a Whopper is left to age for over a month
From sausage factories to CERN: photographer Alastair P Wiper’s new book
Wiper’s new book, Unintended Beauty, tells the story of “what it means to be human” through industrial machines and technologies
Illustrator Julia Hosse on the highs and lows of choosing a creative path
The illustrator’s painterly style sees her create rich, atmospheric works. Here, she tells CR about the challenges she’s found in being a freelancer
Rethinking sex education
How do you teach young people about sex and relationships in a way that won’t make them cringe? We talk to Ruby Stevenson, Education Manager at Brook, about creating fun and engaging programmes and resources for young people – and what the future holds for sex ed
Pentagram creates homely and positive identity for Maggie’s cancer charity
The agency has created a new identity and website based around the concept of home, representing the charity’s focus on providing comfortable and homely environments for cancer patients and their families
Sephora offers its own interpretation of beauty in new campaign
The brand has teamed up with ad agency BETC for its latest campaign, which aims to present a “relatable, real and aspirational” vision of beauty
Renell Medrano explores how heritage can shape the creative process
Pampara, a new series of works commissioned by WePresent, sees photographer Renell Medrano explore her Dominican roots and examine how they have influenced the imagery she creates
Using illustration in branding: a how to
Whether you’re tackling a difficult subject or keen to inject life into a brand, illustration is a powerful way to communicate. We delve into the dos and don’ts of incorporating it into branding
In partnership with Facebook & Instagram
Great Work: WWF’s Black Friday Twist
The wildlife charity put a new spin on Black Friday sales promotions, with a series of Facebook ads urging consumers to adopt animals which are endangered or at risk
In partnership with Facebook & Instagram
On Brief: Help Refugees x Luis Mazon
Our On Brief initiative pairs emerging talent with startups, charities and community groups to create scroll-stopping visuals for Facebook and Instagram. Here we take a look at Luis Mazon’s work for Help Refugees
In partnership with Facebook & Instagram
Great Work: Specsavers, Don’t Lose the Picture
The optician chain used AR to illustrate the effects of common eye conditions in a campaign to promote free eye tests
In partnership with Facebook & Instagram
Charlotte May on her vibrant still lifes
Our New Talent series highlights visual creatives who are sharing great work on Facebook and Instagram. Here we talk to photographer Charlotte May about her colourful images
In partnership with Facebook & Instagram
On Brief: Freddie’s Flowers x Charlotte May
Our On Brief initiative pairs emerging talent with startups, charities and community groups to create scroll-stopping visuals for Facebook and Instagram. Here we take a look at Charlotte May’s work for Freddie’s Flowers
In partnership with Facebook & Instagram
Oliver Sin on his playful animations
Our New Talent series highlights visual creatives who are sharing great work on Facebook and Instagram. Here we talk to Cheltenham-based animator and former designer Oliver Sin about his work
In partnership with Facebook & Instagram
Great Work: Mark Ronson’s interactive music video
Made for Instagram Stories, the video for Mark Ronson’s track Pieces of Us combines vertical creative with playful stickers and AR effects
In partnership with Facebook & Instagram
On Brief: Yes Tribe x Oliver Sin
Our On Brief project pairs emerging creative talent with startups, non-profits and community groups to produce scroll-stopping visuals for Facebook and Instagram. Here we take a look at Oliver Sin’s animations for Yes Tribe
