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
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
Niko J. Kallianiotis captures Pennsylvania and the faded American dream
As a naturalised citizen, Niko J. Kallianiotis photographs his perception of what being American is, or isn’t, in his series America in a Trance
Polaroid goes back to basics with its new identity
Polaroid Originals, the company that first revived the iconic instant camera brand in 2017, has marked the return to its original name with a new camera and a fresh look that celebrates the colour spectrum
An unconventional coronavirus survival guide courtesy of Max Siedentopf
The visual artist is asking people to use the sheer boredom of self-isolation to their advantage in a series of weird and wonderful creative challenges
Three photographers on life during coronavirus
With lockdowns in place and photography projects grinding to a halt, we spoke to three photographers around the world about how they’re dealing with the pandemic and what it means for them moving forward
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
Photographer Andre D. Wagner on chemistry and chance
Athlete-turned-portrait photographer Andre D Wagner has become known for his black and white photographs distilling the essence of neighbourhood life in New York City. He discusses his experiences, approach and ambitions as a photographer
How to keep the creative spark alive when WFH
Thanks to coronavirus, JKR had to set up over 100 employees to work from home practically overnight. Here’s how they did it, and what they learned about keeping creativity going when you can’t be in the same room
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
Exposure: Leonard Suryajaya
Here, art director Gem Fletcher profiles the work of Leonard Suryajaya – a queer, second-generation Chinese Indonesian photographer who is exploring his own identity
Documenting the now
A lack of commissioners and outlets for documentary photography has meant that our habit of recording everyday life has diminished. Yet a regular supply of indie mags and Instagram accounts are keeping the medium alive: here, we examine a changing scene