Creative Process

Stories about how creative work gets made

Tops by Lindsay Perryman

Exposure: Lindsay Perryman

Working across photography and film, Perryman explores the complexity of identity and the Trans experience, making work that is “a gesture of love and care for their community”

Dani Leal

Exposure: Dani Leal

Gem Fletcher profiles the photography of Dani Leal, whose work explores the changing politics of the USA via personal, thought-provoking projects that contain a nostalgic edge

Peperami Animal

How Peperami de-toxified its Animal mascot

Peperami’s much-loved Animal mascot has been given a makeover for the contemporary age, keeping his swagger while losing the laddy 90s elements of his character. David Craft of Fearless Union explains how it was done

Elliott and Erick Jimenez photos

Exposure: Elliot and Erick Jiménez

Gem Fletcher talks to the identical twins and photographic partners, who have carved a successful path through both commercial photography and the art world with their distinctive works

Still from the Severance season one title sequence by Extraweg showing a 3D visualisation of the character Mark sat at a desk in a darkened room filled with conjoined desks

The many layers of Extraweg

The Berlin-based artist behind Severance’s award-winning title sequences reveals the unique blend of physiotherapy, Bauhaus philosophies and storytelling that informs his 3D visuals

Camila Gattamelati

Exposure: Camila Gattamelati

For the latest in our new talent in photography series, Gem Fletcher talks to fashion and documentary photographer Camila Gattamelati about the ideas behind her work

Exposure: Hero Bean Stevenson

Shot mostly in black and white, and containing a quiet and thoughtful intensity, the work of Hero Bean Stevenson offers up soulful portraits and a new style of fashion photography

Exposure: Keerthana Kunnath

Gem Fletcher talks to the photographer about her work, which challenges perceptions of women in sport, and the social stigma around women’s bodies

Bringing Charli XCX’s Brat to life on stage

We speak to lighting and production designer Jonny Kingsbury about the collaborative creative team behind Charli XCX’s hotly anticipated Brat tour, plus why more live shows need to go beyond spectacle for spectacle’s sake

Kiowa Casey photos

Exposure: Kiowa Casey

A recent graduate from the University of West England, Kiowa Casey’s poetic, otherworldly images explore ideas of family, addiction and home

Worldbuilding with Tim Burton

The Design Museum’s latest exhibition delves into Tim Burton’s creative process over the course of his expansive career. We hear from the director himself and curator Maria McLintock about how it was brought to life

Leonardo Diaz

Exposure: Leonardo Diaz

The Argentinian-born photographer has honed his craft over ten years in Shanghai, where he focused his lens on the worlds of fashion and subcultures

Kirk Lisaj

Exposure: Kirk Lisaj

The Canadian photographer’s work is rooted in the queer nightlife scene in Toronto, from club nights to its ballroom culture, but he is now branching out into other arenas

Michael Cera gives himself a massage

How CeraVe charmed Gen Z

The skincare brand’s first ever Super Bowl campaign signalled a new way to approach social-first campaigns. Here’s the story of its evolution