A new London billboard campaign is spotlighting Black art
The outdoor project run by Tanaka Saburi is showcasing artworks by twelve contemporary visual artists around London
Behind the scenes at Shangri-La’s VR festival Lost Horizon
With Glastonbury’s cancellation leaving a gaping hole in the music calendar this summer, Shangri-La creative director Kaye Dunnings was determined to create a virtual experience that festival-goers could enjoy from their homes. We speak to her about bringing Lost Horizon to life
Justine Kurland reflects on Girl Pictures
Between 1997 and 2002, Justine Kurland travelled across the North American wilderness, capturing teenage girls in a series of staged images that express freedom and a new kind of utopia. She looks back on the project’s significance here
Time’s poignant new cover declares ‘America Must Change’
The magazine’s new double issue addressing racism in the USA features five evocative works by Atlanta-based artist Charly Palmer, including a commissioned portrait of a child showing the injustices on her mind
Creative Futures Revisited: David O’Reilly
As part of our 40th birthday celebrations, CR is revisiting the alumni from our Creative Futures scheme, which ran for nearly 30 years. Here, we profile LA-based artist David O’Reilly, an alumnus from Creative Futures’ Class of 2008
Olafur Eliasson’s new app lets kids morph into the environment
The artist’s new AR project Earth Speakr sees children around the world transform into plant life, plastic bags and other inanimate objects as they share their thoughts about the environment
Kanye West reimagines e-commerce with immersive new Yeezy site
SHOWstudio’s Nick Knight has worked with the musician to redesign the Yeezy Supply site for a more personal shopping experience, with features including real-life models who will try on outfits for you and waiting rooms for the latest product drops
Manchester School of Art launches grad showcase with virtual event
The online showcase kicks off today with a livestreamed event, including a talk with artist Ryan Gander and a ‘remix’ performance from Mike England
Exposure: Bobby Doherty
In the latest instalment of the Exposure series, Creative Review’s examination of photographers on the up, art director Gem Fletcher profiles Bobby Doherty’s playful still life photography
Gradwatch 2020 is coming, and we want to see your work
Our annual showcase of the best graduate work is just around the corner, and we’re open for submissions. Plus, for the first time, Gradwatch is open to graduates based around the world
40 creative moments that changed culture
No major magazine birthday is complete without a list, so as part of Creative Review’s 40th celebrations, we’ve picked out 40 significant moments from across both high and low culture that we feel have shaped the work that is produced by our audience today
Illustrator Mengxia Liu tells stories through busy, vibrant scenes
Having grown up in a busy Chinese market, Mengxia Liu echoes a feeling of community through her illustrations
V&A opens its archives for virtual Glastonbury celebration
In lieu of the festival’s 50th anniversary edition, the V&A is hosting a week-long exploration of Glastonbury’s visual and historical legacy
Does the creative sector need to hit reset?
With the creative industries experiencing seismic change, Stuffs founder Sophie Amono, Reset Sessions co-director Hanisha Kotecha, and creative activist Dan Burgess come together to discuss where brands, agencies and creatives can go from here
Books and blood splatters: inside Nick Cave’s universe
A new exhibition in Copenhagen comprises over 300 artefacts that have factored into the musician’s creative output over the last six decades
Julia Dufossé’s editorial illustrations inspired by retro airbrush techniques
After taking time to find the right career for her, Julia Dufossé has honed her style creating textured, airbrush-like illustrations for a variety of clients