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Print to Screen: Celebrating 10 Years of Nobrow Magazine

Over the last ten years, illustration has gained ever greater cultural currency. As well as taking advantage of new online platforms, artists have shown they're capable of more than 'just' commercial commissions – as Jean Jullien's stratospherically popular Peace for Paris symbol proves. And that is, in part, thanks to independent publisher Nobrow. Set up in 2008 as a small press, Nobrow did something few others were doing at the time and put illustration at the forefront of its books and magazines.

News — 6 years ago

Never Not Working: Josh Saunders on the Importance of Process

After getting to know Josh, we weren’t content to leave it there. We had to understand the thinking behind his process more clearly, and look to tease out the lessons from his work ethic; lessons we hope will inspire and motivate others on their own creative journeys.

News — 6 years ago

Joy Miessi On Making Wearable Art

We sat down with Joy, on the eve of her first solo-exhibition, with a keen interest in understanding how she approached the brief, and in finding out what tips she has for other young artists.

News — 6 years ago

50/50: Everpress x Amnesty International

“There has never been a more important time to speak up for freedom of expression” says Kerry Moscogiuri, Campaigns and Communications Director at Amnesty International.

News — 6 years ago

BBZ, Shakka D Badmon & More Team Up for Command-F

Curated by the fledgeling, self-styled cultural and creative agency Eleven Eleven, Command-F is a new initiative featuring some of London's most important young talents including Shaquille-Aaron Keith, Lotte Andersen, BBZ and more, all with their own design on a range of limited-edition tees.

News — 6 years ago

15 Women of the DIY Generation

In celebration of International Women’s Day we’ve selected 15 women who are using creativity and collaboration to challenge the political and cultural agendas crying out for positive change.

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9 Fashion Designers Set to Shake Things Up in 2018

We’ve selected 9 emerging designers that are set to do interesting things in 2018; whether that’s through collabs, deconstructing gender, reclaiming deadstock, exploring their heritage or funding their labels with a club night.

News — 6 years ago

8 Pieces of Classic Graphic Design from the UK Club Scene

New Kickstarter-funded book Clubbed plans to explore the rich visual history of UK club culture – everything from logos and lanyards to fonts and flyers. We talk with the man behind the book - designer Rick Banks - who tells the story behind eight of his favourite examples.

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