Florence Burns on chronic illness and creativity
We speak to the Manchester-based illustrator and animator about how she uses her practice as a platform to discuss everything from disability discrimination to LGBTQIA+ liberation
A new book brings the fiery lyricism of Idles to life in print
The latest iteration of Thames & Hudson’s illustrated book series combines lead singer Joe Talbot’s lyrics – taken from the band’s debut album Brutalism – with the visual wit of artist Magda Archer
Justine Jossart on combining design with illustration
The graphic designer and illustrator talks about the value of combining her passions, and how expanding her personal practice into different mediums has brought her joy
Looking back at the birth of Japanese commercial art
A new book from Letterform Archive revisits Japan’s emerging modern visual culture of the late 1920s. Its author Gennifer Weisenfeld explains this underappreciated moment in design history and its legacy today
Fabien Corre on pushing the boundaries of his work
The illustrator and animator talks about compromise, establishing his style and using briefs as testing grounds to expand his practice
Charlotte Mei explores fantasy and mythology in Now Gallery show
Known for her work with brands including Nike and Hermès, in her latest project the artist and illustrator imagines a modern-day fairytale complete with chainmail underwear and a giant cat cuddly toy
Dawn Baillie’s famous movie posters go on display
The Anatomy of a Movie Poster exhibition brings together the award-winning designer’s portfolio of posters for films including The Silence of the Lambs, Little Miss Sunshine, and The Grand Budapest Hotel
Illustrator Sean Dong on what he’s learned from his students
Alongside teaching at MICA, the creative takes on editorial commissions where he plays with light and shadow in his 3D illustrations
Casson Mann creates dazzling designs for Blackpool’s first museum
Created with the help of a ‘clowncil’ of comedians and magicians, the museum’s exhibition design is as much of a spectacle as a Blackpool live show
Don’t give up on DEI
The culture wars are seeing diversity initiatives come under attack, but creative agencies are making tangible steps towards improvement, says Asad Dhunna, founder of the Unmistakables. We asked him what comes next
Welcome to the wild world of Yonk
Based in the Netherlands, the artist duo behind Yonk are creating magical sculptural worlds using VR tools, and sharing their techniques with fans and clients as they go
Paris 2024 reveals poster campaign for Olympic and Paralympic Games
Parisian artist Ugo Gattoni has illustrated the richly detailed Olympic and Paralympic posters, which join together to create a diptych for the first time in the history of the Games