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Quentin Blake Centre launches the UK's first National Illustration Day

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Lena Yokoyama created National Illustration Day's quirky identity Grab your pencils! Public arts organisation The Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration has today launched the UK's first country-wide celebration of pictures and the people who make them with National Illustration Day, which will take place on 24 November.

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Illustrated Moments: Andrea Ucini's intimate and emotional works to go on display

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His latest show is with Andrea Ucini , a conceptual illustrator whose work explores intimacy, emotion and expression. They are loved by the editors of the world's biggest publications, from The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times to The Guardian and Le Monde, and have graced the cover of multiple Elena Ferrante novels.

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M?icah Purnell's Street Eyes exhibit brings together the biggest names in illustration, photography and typography

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Tucked away in a gallery or kept safe behind a velvet rope? Thanks to purpose-built sites, Micah and Add-Art have taken works by industry-leading illustrators, typographers and photographers and plopped them in the spaces usually occupied by adverts. Where does art belong?

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10 best artist and illustration agents in New York City

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Bertrand Aznar, represented by Illustration Division Whether you need representation or are looking to hire an artist or illustrator, these are the best places to head to in New York City. This is where illustration agents come into play. But how on Earth do you find a market for your work? David Doran, represented by B&A 2.

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Jean Jullien's bold, graphic underwater world will awaken your inner child

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Photography by Kate Shanasy The Paris-based artist brings an intimate experience of colourful ocean life, inner coral reefs and natural wonders to the National Gallery of Victoria for their latest Triennial. His practice encompasses painting, illustration, photography, video, costume, installations, books, posters, and clothing.

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Beyond Imagination: Exploring Samji’s Stunning Digital Illustrations

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In the realm of contemporary digital illustrations art, one name shines brightly: Samji Illustrator. With a unique style characterized by vibrant colors, intricate details, and whimsical narratives, Samji has carved a niche for themselves in the world of illustration. You can catch Samji’s on Behance.

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V&A announces the shortlist for the 2022 Illustration Awards

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James Albon: ‘Tiktok’ by La ZEP, in Libération, 2021 (Illustrated Journalism Award Shortlist). Hopefuls for this year's V&A Illustration Awards have been whittled down even further as the shortlisted artists have recently been announced. Now in its 50th year, the V&A has established itself as a leading accolade in illustration.