Stanley Donwood: A Visual Journey with Radiohead
For three decades, artist Stanley Donwood has shaped Radiohead's identity through his distinctive and often unsettling artwork. A new retrospective in Oxford celebrates this long-standing collaboration.
Early Days: Hitchhiking and Fire-Breathing
Before becoming synonymous with Radiohead's visual language, Donwood was, as he puts it, "at a loose end after university," traveling around Britain and earning a living as a busking fire-breather. It was in Oxford that he encountered On a Friday, the band that would later become Radiohead.
A Collaborative Spirit with Thom Yorke
The partnership between Donwood and Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke is at the heart of the band's visual aesthetic. Their shared creative vision has resulted in some of the most iconic album covers and promotional materials in modern music history.
A Changing Landscape: From Competitive to Collaborative
In a recent interview, Donwood noted a shift in the band's dynamic, stating, "We've got a lot less competitive." This evolving relationship likely influences the direction and feel of their collaborative art. Explore more of Radiohead's official website.
The Oxford Retrospective
The exhibition in Oxford offers a comprehensive look at Donwood's work with Radiohead, showcasing the evolution of their visual identity over three decades.
1080p
