Behind the Covers

“white”

1 cover story in our archive

Behind the Covers' archive includes 1 album cover documented under the "white" design theme, all from the 1990s. The cover sits within the electronic tradition and features work by Massive Attack. Each entry below includes the cover artwork, the designers and photographers behind it, and a short story about the visual choices that defined the release.

Protection by Massive Attack — album cover art

Protection by Massive Attack (1994)

The stark, minimalist cover for Massive Attack's second album features a simple white background with delicate typography, marking a dramatic shift from their debut's graffiti-style artwork. Designer Tom Hingston created one of the most understated yet influential covers of the 1990s trip-hop era.

Label
Wild Bunch
Designer
Tom Hingston
Genre
Electronic
Decade
1990s
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