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The 20 illustrators inspiring us the most in 2025

Creative Boom

In our recent Creative Boom survey, we gathered votes from hundreds of illustrators, art directors and industry insiders to spotlight the artists making waves in this challenging climate. His instantly recognisable signature style and observational take on modern life have made him one of the most sought-after artists in the world.

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Karlotta Freier draws with such freedom her imagery seems to float on air

Creative Boom

For this Brooklyn artist, creating an illustration is about spending time with it, exploring it, and finding that moment when things fall into place. Karlotta is an artist who is most at ease when drawing, which shows through her imagery. I like slowly exploring a theme and discovering something new in the process.

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Illustrator Poan Pan on embracing change, community, and the unexpected

Creative Boom

Three years on from our last conversation, Taiwanese illustrator Poan Pan reflects on his evolving creative journey, the power of community, and his ever-expanding artistic practice. Burnt out and creatively frustrated, he sought an opportunity to step away from commercial pressures and rediscover his artistic passion.

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Pickleball's not the only paddle game: TOPSP!N celebrates the art of table tennis

Creative Boom

N (2022), creating a unique intersection of creativity, sport and social impact. Stellar lineup This year's contributor list brings together comic book artist Frank Quitely, Scottish landscape painter Robert Kelsey, hip-hop artist Bemz, and signwriting specialists from Bungo Sign Co. N continues the tradition established by SP!N

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F5: Draga & Aurel on Lake Como, Joseph Beuys + More

Design Milk

Basedow are known for their artistic approach to materials and composition , with a range of influences from fashion to traditional craftsmanship. Dan Flavin This is an artist which attitude really inspired our work. He is famous for his quote Jeder mensch ein Knstler (everyone is an artist). Makers Draga Obradovic and Aurel K.

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A Hybrid Mass Timber Addition Unifies the California College of the Arts

Azure Magazine

For this reason (and many others), the CCA opted to close its Oakland location in May 2022. The initial plans, developed with the Emerald Fund and Equity Community Builders, called for the demolition of 10 buildings to create 589 housing units, a 19-storey residential tower and 35 artist homes in a refurbished dorm.

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The 20 graphic designers inspiring us the most in 2025

Creative Boom

Temi Coker Temiloluwa (Temi) Coker is a Nigerian-American visual artist and graphic designer whose vibrant, Afrocentric compositions have redefined what contemporary graphic design can look like. Alec Tear Based in Bristol, Alec Tear is a British independent designer and lettering artist. Hugh Miller Hugh Miller Hugh Miller 4.