All your favourite Surrealists remodelled in Play-Doh
André Breton, Salvador Dalí and more are brought to life as colourful Play-Doh creations for Eleanor Macnair’s new show
A conversation about humour
As our world speeds up ever faster and – politically at least – becomes increasingly strange and unnerving, it is important to remember to keep laughing. Here, we bring together three artists – Stephen Collins, Flo Perry and Christopher Spencer, aka Cold War Steve – to talk about art and humour More than ever now, […]
The Trap: documenting the birthplace of a music genre
French photographer Vincent Desailly’s new monograph delves into the people and places that make up the thriving trap scene in Atlanta. We speak to him about bringing the project to life, and the perils of poverty porn
How censorship on social media can impact creative work
As part of our deep dive into all things social media, CR speaks to four creatives about how censorship on social media has impacted their work and the threat it poses to creativity
How much do creatives need social media?
As part of our deep dive into social media this week, CR explores to what extent designers and illustrators should rely on social media for finding work, and discusses some of the pressures and pitfalls that it’s opened up for creatives
Exposure: Chieska Fortune Smith
In her Exposure series for CR, Art Director Gem Fletcher introduces new and exciting photographers to watch. This is the work of Chieska Fortune Smith
Pat Martin on his award-winning series Goldie
Following his win of the prestigious Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize 2019 last week, the LA-based photographer talks us through healing family relationships and documenting his late mother’s life through photography
Cephas Williams on 56 Black Men and racial stereotypes
Following the success of his poignant photo series 56 Black Men, the project’s founder Cephas Williams discusses why misconceptions are rife in media and the change we need to see
Exposure: Lois Cohen
Art Director Gem Fletcher examines the work of Lois Cohen in her latest Exposure column for CR, which highlights exciting young photographers to watch
How I Got Here: Designer Kenny Gravillis
From movie posters for Bohemian Rhapsody and BlacKkKlansman, to record sleeves for Def Jam and The Roots, Kenny Gravillis’ designs have reached millions. He talks us through his career
The Conversation issue: October/November 2019
With two specially designed covers, our latest issue is all about seeing things in a new light. We’ve brought together artists, designers and even figures in politics for a range of conversations on the pressing issues of today
Crowds, kisses and kids: The London Underground in the 70s
A new Hoxton Mini Press book is looking back over Mike Goldwater’s black and white photographs taken around the vast Tube network throughout the 1970s