Introducing Naked Bits’ curated line of naughty jigsaw puzzles
Created by designers Nicole Robinson and Delta Murphy, the brand taps into our newfound obsession with puzzles in the wake of the pandemic
The pros and cons of making merch
Leta Sobierajski, David Shrigley and Morag Myerscough weigh in on the ups and downs of making merchandise and products – from the joy of designing tangible objects to the challenges of getting it right
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
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
A new show is presenting over 15 years of JR’s thought-provoking art
Known for his large-scale photography projects, the elusive artist is presenting his work in JR: Chronicles, his first major show in the UK
Head to the Design Museum for your weekly shop
The London museum is hosting a pop-up shop designed by Camille Walala that stocks essential goods like pasta, loo roll and teabags, all in packaging created by ten emerging artists
New book High Grade is a colourful celebration of cannabis culture
London-based lifestyle brand Mr Nice has enlisted the help of creatives including Henrik Purienne and Rosie Matheson to mark this year’s 4/20 celebrations
Stefan Sagmeister blends art and data in a new show
The designer’s New York exhibition, Beautiful Numbers, focuses not on society’s ills but instead on how far it has come in recent centuries
The digital archives retracing art and design history
Digital platforms including Decentralise and the People’s Graphic Design Archive are helping people to learn about creative and cultural history. We speak to their creators about redefining who gets to tell stories and what interactivity brings to the table
The Fandangoe Kid on creativity as catharsis
Artist Annie Nicholson, aka The Fandangoe Kid, shares how grief has shaped her practice, and discusses the complexities of using creativity to work through trauma
Valentin Pavageau’s digital collages fuse surrealism with psychedelia
Inspired by old paintings and stop motion, the illustrator combines small characters and vast landscapes to create dream-like images
Polly Irungu on creating Black Women Photographers
The platform Black Women Photographers was set up in 2020 to create a community that empowers Black women and non-binary photographers. Here Irungu discusses her motivations and the journey she’s been on
Making sense of the NFT gold rush
NFTs have been all over the news, spreading a mix of confusion and excitement in equal measure. Here, James Britton, group managing director at Stink Studios, explores what opportunities they might open up for artists and designers
Morcos Key’s community-based approach to design
The Brooklyn studio examines ideas around community and identity through its design practice. We talk to founders Wael Morcos and Jon Key about finding their way in New York, the role of identity in their work and the Arabic type renaissance
JR explores the concept of age in new children’s book
Known for his large-scale projects, the French artist’s new book introduces people from around the world from the ages of one to 100
Jazz Grant’s collage art is a patchwork of history and emotion
The London-based artist has created remarkable collages for Burberry, FIFA and Gucci. She talks to us about her process and how her beginnings in fashion translate to collage