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 The Black Dove Brighton

The Brief

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The Black Dove, one of Brighton's most distinctive independent free houses, commissioned Caridade Studio to create a series of three illustrated posters that would capture the venue's unmistakable character while promoting the pub beyond its walls. Rather than producing conventional advertising, the brief was to create collectible artwork that reflected the atmosphere visitors experience the moment they step through the door.

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The Challenge

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The challenge was to distil the personality of The Black Dove into a visual language that felt as rich and intriguing as the pub itself. Renowned for its dimly lit interiors, vintage curiosities, heavy drapery, rare beers, exceptional cocktails and soundtrack of jazz, blues, ska and folk, the venue has earned a reputation as one of Brighton's most atmospheric drinking establishments.

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Inspired by vintage advertising, music hall posters and traditional pub signage, the series blends nostalgia with contemporary illustration to create artwork that feels authentic to the venue. Together, the three posters reinforce The Black Dove's identity as an independent destination where exceptional drinks, music and atmosphere are inseparable, transforming promotional material into artwork that customers want to collect, display and remember.

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