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Mikhail Loskov
Book designer and art director of the publication "Dialogue of Arts". Previously, he held the position of art director at the graphic design magazine [kAk] and at the photography magazine Photo.Art.
I developed catalogs for various exhibitions and auctions, created albums for artists, and also collaborated with art festivals and theater projects. In 2018, I was fortunate to act as a co-producer of the FIFA World Cup.
He studied in Basel, Switzerland.
From an early age, he has been passionate about kite flying and has already become a European champion. Moreover, he initiated a festival called "Motley Sky".
Website: uncovered.ru.
The political cover is a unique genre. Like the professions of dentists and lawyers, it will be relevant as long as at least one state exists on the planet. However, if you look closely at the situation, it becomes clear that over the past ten years, this genre can be considered virtually extinct in our country. When was the last time you held a quality political magazine in your hands? Frankly, I can't remember a single one either.
When the concept for these covers first popped into my head, I felt immense satisfaction from my idea. However, the process of collecting materials soon revealed that this task was much more difficult than I initially imagined. The fact is that political covers, like a successful joke, must take current events into account. If a joke doesn't have the desired effect immediately, any attempts to retell or explain it are unlikely to lead to anything positive.
Therefore, this collection includes only those stories that, in my opinion, are understandable even to those who read the news from time to time. However, there is another problem with this task - significant events often become the subject of multiple headlines, and as a result, you have to carefully choose which one to give preference to.
All in all, immerse yourself in the atmosphere of how a genre forgotten in our country continues to exist "there".
Today at the debate:
- Tony Blair, as if playing the role of Pinocchio,
- The royal family as material for humor,
- Boris Johnson and the mark on his nose.
- a reader in the image of Mr. Putin,
- a governor who put an end to his political career.
The Sydney Morning Herald
Information: A newspaper that publishes news on a daily basis.
For one week, most Australian newspapers and magazines released their issues with a uniform cover to protest and draw attention to the threatening aspects of free speech in the country. Increasing government pressure on independent media, as well as the criminalization of journalism through restrictive laws, is a phenomenon many are already familiar with. Here, dear citizens, is an official document from the government you elected. However, you have no way of knowing what your elected leadership is doing. After all, they are trying to hide this information from you. Are you satisfied with this situation?
Metropoli
Artistic Director: Rodrigo Sanchez.
Information: Lifestyle magazine, published once a week.
The cover was created in honor of the release of the film #OFFICIALSECRETS. The plot centers on the public deception perpetrated by British Prime Minister Tony Blair regarding the supposed weapons of mass destruction found in Iraq. This pretext became the basis for the Western coalition's invasion, the overthrow of Saddam Hussein's regime, and the events that followed. One could say this is a kind of Pinocchio, who, unlike his Russian counterpart Buratino, has a habit of enlarging his nose whenever he tells a lie. Interestingly, in the illustration, this nose, growing from lies, pierces a photograph of Tony. Or perhaps it's the eternal meta-Pinocchio, deciding to don Blair's mask. Overall, there are many ways to interpret and analyze this image, which makes it particularly fascinating.
Rolling Stone
Art director is Mark Malteise.
The creative director is Joseph Hutchinson.
Artist: Kadir Nelson.
About: A monthly publication dedicated to music and pop culture.
The summer events of 2020 have become so significant for the United States that even the iconic music magazine Rolling Stone dedicated its cover to the Black Lives Matter movement. This is a clear reimagining of Delacroix's famous painting "Liberty at the Barricades." Time will judge its appropriateness.
Private Eye
The publication is a satirical magazine dedicated to the lives of famous personalities.
In this funny The comic strip explores the theme of "Megxit"—Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's decision to leave the royal family. It ironically presents the contrived reasons, questionable purpose, and ambiguous consequences of this decision.
Title: "Discords Revealed in the Royal Family"
Main Characters: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, as well as Prince William and Kate Middleton.
Frame 1: "Searching for a reason"
Prince Harry: "Hey! Are you not paying attention to my bird?
Frame 2: "Finding a target"
Prince Harry said: "It's time to turn over a new leaf."
Meghan Markle said: "I will establish contact with the media."
Frame 3: "Hunting for opponents"
Prince William wondered: "Can we really trust her?"
Kate Middleton: "She will mention you in her memoirs."
Frame 4: "Achieving freedom"
Prince Harry wondered: "Who are these two mysterious writers?"
The New European
The art director is Chris Barker.
Information: a newspaper that publishes news every week.
The Trump era will be remembered not only for his political decisions, but also for the many magazine covers that highlight the resonant influence of his personality on society. I am sure we will return to this cultural phenomenon again and again. At this point, I'd like to draw your attention to one of the covers created during the final period of his presidency. It's a classic example of photomontage, distinguished both by its execution and composition, a true rarity in the modern digital age. The slogan is striking and laconic: "You're fired!" makes this cover as powerful as a revolutionary poster.
The Guardian Weekly
Designed by: Christophe Gowans.
Information: A news magazine that is published "Sir, you've been featured on the cover of the Guardian"—that's how Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Saturday morning meal might begin. It's a bold and effective move—turning the dot into a red clown nose on the central figure's face (the title "The Clown King" translates into Russian as "king of clowns"). And it's safe to say that after that, there were no calls from the highest echelons of power, and the publisher did not make decisions to fire employees with unclear explanations.
FT Weekend Magazine
Art Director: Shannon Gibson.
Illustrator: Eiko Ojala.
Background: A weekly news supplement to the Financial Times, published on Saturday.
The Scottish flag not only symbolizes its identity, but also serves as a signpost to a crossroads of choice. However, what awaits the traveler who decides to go through each of the four directions remains a mystery. Taken together, this creates an attractive cover for discussing a timely topic: how will Scotland develop after Brexit. Will it retain its place in the United Kingdom? Or will it decide to separate and become a full member of the European Union? Perhaps it will choose the path of complete independence from everyone? The answers to these questions remain uncertain.
Time
The design director is D.W. Pine.
Artist: Tim O'Brien.
Information: periodical, Published biweekly.
The viewer boldly assumed the guise of Mr. Putin, reflected in the dark aviator sunglasses of the newly elected President of the United States. Putin, personified by the viewer, is wearing a red tie, while the American leader opted for a blue one with a red stripe. It's unclear whether the president is saying something significant or simply taking a moment to collect his thoughts before the first handshake—that remains a mystery. We don't see his gaze, which adds to the intrigue. A skillfully orchestrated start to the anticipated duel-like encounter. This is, without a doubt, an impressive cover.
ZEITmagazin
The creative director is Mirko Borsche.
Illustrator: Marlene Dumas.
Information: A weekly lifestyle supplement published jointly with the newspaper Die Zeit.
An unusual approach to creating political covers is evident in the work with the headline "What Angela Merkel Did for Women," which is accompanied by an image of hands folded in the shape of a heart. Notably, these hands are not in a salute position, as is typical for politicians, when they raise them above their heads. Instead, they are lowered, a position often seen at official events. This hand gesture, which is associated with Angela Merkel and was called the "Merkel diamond", even became the topic of a separate article in Wikipedia.
New York
Tom Alberti holds the position Creative Director.
Artist: Tim O'Brien.
Information: a magazine dedicated to social and political life, published every two weeks.
"The rise and fall of Andrew Cuomo, Governor of New York" - this is how one can characterize his path. He was considered one of the leading candidates for the presidency and took on significant responsibility in the fight against the pandemic on a global level. Andrew governed the state since 2011. However, now it is safe to say that his star has faded forever. A series of scandals in which former employees accused him of harassment put an end to his political career. Cuomo's portrait has already been removed from the wall, consigned to the archives of history.
In past issues:
- The most impressive covers using fonts.
- The most notable covers created during the pandemic.