Lambie-Nairn tunes into BBC launches
Lambie-Nairn creative director Martin Lambie-Nairn decided on an alternative approach to “computer gimmicks”. “BBC World takes flags as its theme. The imagery is far removed from the usual language of
Candidates vie for lottery boon
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It’s a Pleasure!
Saturday 14 January – Sculpture, film, painting, photography and computer graphics by nine women artists. Until 19 February.
New British Architecture
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Balloon flies high over Woolwich job
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The life and times of the Apple Macintosh
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Ettore Spalletti
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New Resolutions – Breathing Life into High Street Brands
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Heading in the right direction
Mary Lewis faces a challenging task at the D&AD helm, but is undaunted and full of ideas, reports Bhavna Mistry
Croydon Tramlink lays plans for system
Croydon Tramlink will meet with the Royal Fine Art Commission to discuss street furniture design, following Government agreement to partially fund its ú154m tram network.
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