Welcome to the new LookUP list. A fortnightly opportunity for you to LookUP with 5 things to do, see, read or listen to that shift your perspective.
It’s that time of year. The one where the entire communications industry ups sticks and heads off to Cannes, hopeful in finding inspiration, connections, and glass of rosé. In honour of this annual celebration of creativity, our list brings to life some new views on creativity and how it comes to life:
Read….Great piece on the power of the interconnected story. James is an excellent cultural commentator on the fashion, luxury and lifestyle industries, and this new substack is a must follow:
Go see… this interactive exhibition that delves into the world of Wes Anderson and his new film Asteroid City. The film depicts a fictional american town disrupted by world changing events and the exhibition brings to life every part of this phenomenal directors’ vision: https://www.180studios.com/asteroid-city
Refer to… this brilliant guide from Dezeen on all of the core definitions surrounding the AI space as part of their ongoing series about how AI will impact design, architecture and humanity, both now and in the future: https://www.dezeen.com/2023/06/20/ai-guide-aitopia/
Keep in touch with…Ever feel like everyone is talking about that series on [insert one of the twenty streamers we now have options for] and you missed it? Prevent playing catch up by keeping on top of the best TV watches with White Noise:
Be inspired by.. Margaret Atwood and her creative storytelling helping every day demonstrators to stand up for their beliefs. An excellent piece showing how The Handmaid’s Tale outfits have become a uniform for those who feel repressed world wide: [N.B need to subscribe to read full piece] https://monocle.com/magazine/issues/164/shining-a-light/
That’s all from us this week. Feel free to head back to your rosé now.