FORTY is a film and art installation retrospect that celebrates 40 years of TBWA.

We wanted to look back at a few pieces of iconic work that has helped define the company — the campaign that made ABSOLUT famous, Apple's 1984 Super Bowl spot, Nelson Mandela's first ANC election campaign, the SHIFT_ campaign that relaunched Nissan to the world and many other pieces of breakthrough work throughout the globe.

We decided to collaborate with a well-known street artist named WK and asked him to interpret the work through his own unique style.

We set up an 8ft X 36ft canvas in an empty warehouse and set him and his two assistants loose.

What resulted was a short film and an original art piece that is now living in TBWA's New York office.

In the words of Lee Clow, "Make it smart. Make it beautiful. Have fun."

FORTY from TBWA Worldwide on Vimeo.

One of our favorite St. Louis illustrators is having a release party tonight for his new/first book entitled "Birdseye Bristoe" at Star Clipper in the loop. This will be a dual launch also helping to promote Illinoisan Kevin Huizenga's new book "Gloriana". Definitely make it out and support these great artists and their craft.

Free food & booze, the party starts at 7 pm.
Be sure to check out Dan's blog for more information.

President Clinton spoke at Cannes yesterday afternoon and, among other thoughts on creativity, told the audience what his favorite ad is that's currently running. It's the 'Get Rid of Cable' DirecTV campaign from Grey NY, especially the ad titled, "Don't Have a Grandson With a Dog Collar." Don't know if it's a bigger coup to win a Lion or have the President cite your work as his favorite, but there are probably high fives flying around Grey right now.