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UNDER PRESSURE
July 2, 2020
As we look at illustration and photography through the buyer’s lens, we are talking about a client whose world overlaps the vendor’s to a far greater degree than it does the world of the end client. The direct client in this case is an art direct ...
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Georges Haroutiun on the need to celebrate great Canadian work
June 30, 2020
We've just launched our annual Advertising Awards call for entry, and given the debate surrounding this decision, and the changes we've made to this year's awards, as awards manager, I thought I would pre-empt some of the inevitable questions from ...
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Missing the Movies
June 25, 2020
After three months of temporary closures, Cineplex is reopening its theatres in all markets where it is permitted by local governments. To build anticipation and remind movie-lovers of the power of shared experiences and storytelling (while still ob ...
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Black Lives and White Lies
June 18, 2020
CREDIT: Banksy I had a difficult conversation the other day with a hardcore American alt-right winger. He is a former high school classmate who has reappeared in my life as the result of a gathering of our class in preparation for our high school’ ...
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Current Issue
The first issue of 2020 draws its inspiration from photography and illustration. The editorial theme is one of partnership. Applied Arts columnists delve into the relationship between artists and creative directors. What qualities to look for in a potential partner. What red flags to be aware of. And ultimately, what steps to take if you are the artist looking to form a new partnership. Our cover story, Under Pressure, examines the changing dynamics of agencies since the extinction of the art buyer and the mounting pressures creative directors face while trying to find the ideal creative vendor.
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