Anthony Burrill on building the War Child "HOPE" pavilion at Glastonbury 2025
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Tom May
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Summary
Graphic artist Anthony Burrill, known for his "Work Hard & Be Nice to People" poster, discusses his creative journey and the making of the War Child Pavilion at Glastonbury 2025. The pavilion features a large plywood structure with the word "HOPE" in giant letters, serving as a hopeful landmark on the festival site. Burrill reflects on the tension between aesthetic design and meaningful messaging, emphasizing the importance of creative freedom and making work that communicates something substantive.
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· 3 pulledAm I actually saying something, or am I just making things look nice?
Work Hard & Be Nice to People
There's a question that quietly haunts every artist who's been around a while
Graphic artist Anthony Burrill discusses building the War Child Pavilion at Glastonbury Festival, the importance of creative freedom, and making work that actually says something.
There's a question ...
