British Red Cross asks us all to be kind in new poster campaign
The charity has teamed up with creatives including Anthony Burrill and Supermundane on its new campaign, Kindness will keep us together, which has been coordinated by VCCP
Ellis van der Does’ textural illustrations feature a cast of oddball characters
With commissions from Disney, the BBC and Cambridge University, Ellis van der Does focuses on people and the interactions between her characters
How Resident Advisor uses illustration to bring DJs’ stories to life
The electronic music platform is visualising DJs’ early interactions with the scene through its refreshing illustration series, Cue Point
How coronavirus cancelled art school
For the Class of Covid-19, the pandemic has left them grappling with no access to workshops, ‘virtual’ degree shows and uncertain career prospects. CR investigates the deepening crisis in the UK’s art schools, and whether they are doing enough to support students
A new photo book pays homage to the art of the swimming pool
Bringing together works by everyone from Martin Parr to Martine Franck, Lou Stoppard’s new book picturing life at the pool is the quarantine inspiration we all need right now
How virtual culture is evolving amid the pandemic
With exhibitions, live productions and art fairs shuttering during the global coronavirus outbreak, we explore how virtual initiatives hold up against the real deal – and what this means for the future of culture in digital spaces
On the influence of Asterix
Last week saw the death of Albert Uderzo, who, alongside René Goscinny, created the stories of Asterix the Gaul. Here, Mark Sinclair explores Uderzo and Goscinny’s remarkable creative collaboration and the influence it has had on generations of creatives
Brian and Roger Eno on collaboration, humour and music
Musicians Brian and Roger Eno have released their first album together; here CR talks to them about the project and what makes a good creative collaboration
United Nations issues a call to arms for creatives to help tackle coronavirus
Talenthouse is running the UN’s new open brief, which is asking agencies and individuals to come up with creative ways of communicating potentially life-saving information about the Covid-19 pandemic
How I Work: Ibrahim Mahama
The Ghanaian artist gives new life to discarded materials in his often monumental projects which evoke centuries of history. He takes us through the process behind his work, and the value of bringing in ordinary people to create extraordinary installations
Exhibitions and a book festival go virtual in BBC’s Culture in Quarantine
The newly launched ‘festival’ from the BBC is reviving some of the many cancelled UK cultural events in digital form, alongside the announcement of a funding initiative in partnership with Arts Council England
How to keep kids creatively occupied during coronavirus
From downloadable colouring books to virtual illustration lessons, here is CR’s go-to guide on artistic activities for children – and adults – to get stuck into during the ongoing lockdown
Eike König on his journey from Chile to Germany during the pandemic
Founder of creative studio Hort, Eike König talks to CR about what happens when a country closes its borders and you don’t live there, and why reaching out to others is key during this time
The big questions for advertising and creativity during and after coronavirus
The Covid-19 pandemic is throwing up an awful lot of questions for creatives. It may seem difficult to find the answers, but as Ben Kay points out in this column, maybe acknowledging all the questions is a good start in these difficult times
A voyage into Soviet-era space graphics
Moscow Design Museum founder Alexandra Sankova explains why graphic design magazines were so prevalent in the Soviet era, and takes us through the history of USSR space art – which goes back much further than the space race
A go-to guide for creative support during coronavirus
Creatives and companies the world over are offering help and support during the Covid-19 pandemic. Here is CR’s list of what’s available right now, which we will update regularly