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Poster Cult: the latest works of Swiss printmaker Dafi Kühne

Creative Boom

Piper Nigrum, 2020 © Dafi Kühne Typographic Disillusion, 2023 © Dafi Kühne Poster Cult includes the thoughtful presentation of 60 selected posters, as well as black and white images shot by Zurich-based photographer Peter Hauser that illustrate the artist's interconnected digital and analogue working process.

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'Storytelling and emotional connection matter more than aesthetics,' says illustrator Fangfang Han

Creative Boom

Fast forward to 2024, and she's recently won a World Illustration Award for New Talent in Animation. My style has been shaped through years of experimentation – printmaking, collage, hand-drawing, stop-motion, digital painting – I've tried it all. An illustration about creativity for Teen Breathe.

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Top 10 illustrators to watch: A must-see list for art enthusiasts

Creative Boom

Merjin Hos Get a burst of visual inspiration from our selection of top illustration talent drawn from global representation agency Agent Pekka. One of the great things about illustration is that there's always a ton of raw talent coming up, with new and imaginative styles by which to be inspired. Macarena Luzi 4. Merijn Hos 9.

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Alan Kitching: London's Building Blocks brings letterpress mastery to Madrid

Creative Boom

A legacy built in letterpress Few designers have made the impact that Kitching has on contemporary printmaking. A new generation of printmakers While the exhibition pays homage to Kitching's legacy, it also looks to the future. As part of the show, three emerging designers present work inspired by his mentorship.

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Sergey Isakov’s illustrations create a “quiet tension” between clean constructivism and spontaneity

Its Nice That

Reading "Sergey Isakov’s illustrations." Words Ellis Tree — Date 17 July 2025 Work Illustration 2D Drawing Funny Food & Drink Animals You might have come across Sergey Isakov’s illustrations if you’ve been reading The New York Times or The New Yorker lately.

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Yo Az: Meet the Freelance Illustrator and Graphic Designer Crafting Psychedelic Worlds

We And The Color

That is precisely the experience of discovering the work of Yo Az , a Paris-based freelance illustrator and graphic designer whose creations are a masterclass in visual storytelling. Illustrations by Yo Az The Signature Style of an Illustrator Like Yo Az To understand the work of Yo Az, you must first appreciate its incredible density.

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April 2025 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists

Colossal

Nine artists, illustrators, or photographers will be selected to create a book or zine featuring a cohesive body of work at no cost. Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant (International) The foundation welcomes applications from painters, sculptors, and artists working on paper, including printmakers. Deadline: April 22, 2025.