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The 20 illustrators inspiring us the most in 2025

Creative Boom

As a result, this article features a global network of illustrators whose work doesn't just look beautiful; it says something, too. She was the Society of Illustrators 2023's vice president and became chair in 2024. She also published children's books with Phaeton, Flying Eye Books, Abrams, and Kids Can Press.

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Made By Practice: The studio blending puppets, play and purpose

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While Adrian and Mike lead as co-directors, the studio operates more like a collective, working closely with a rotating network of artists, illustrators and musicians. "We This eclecticism is supported by a flexible structure. Just because we're making a brand spot doesn't mean we abandon our values," says Adrian.

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Sweet Sixteen: Some things I've never said out loud about running Creative Boom

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Katy Cowan visiting Malta for the London Biennial, 2023. We're networking, like the good old days. Photography by Lesley Lau Building something that lasts sixteen years teaches you a lot. about people, power, ego, and kindness. These are the lessons that have stayed with me, and why I feel like I'm only just getting started.

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In his loud, maximalist artworks, Andrzej G reanimates the 2000s

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Sana Bansal’s introspective illustrations absorb you into her wistful world

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Madeleine LeBrun’s uncanny clay illustrations are inspired by insects, folk art and 90s kids TV

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Above Madeleine LeBrun: Fairies (Copyright © Madeleine LeBrun, 2024) Above Madeleine LeBrun: Said the Spider to the Fly (Copyright © Madeleine LeBrun, 2024) Above Madeleine LeBrun: Simon (Copyright © Madeleine LeBrun, 2024) Above Madeleine LeBrun: Bison and Crane for The New York Times (Copyright © Madeleine LeBrun, 2025) Above Madeleine LeBrun: Just (..)

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Chloe Gaillard imbues typography with historical easter eggs

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