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The art of chance: Ori Toor | #DIVE
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The art of chance: Ori Toor | #DIVE

Ori Toor creates a unique universe in each of his bewilderingly diverse works. As his motto goes: never plan, always improvise! In the latest episode of our DIVE series, we invite you to plunge into the depths of Instagram, to discover the work of a true graphic genius. Let’s
The gospel in modern guise: the unique world of Peter Ličko
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The gospel in modern guise: the unique world of Peter Ličko

The Slovak illustrator takes a new approach to religious themes, while his architectural background gives his work a more profound dimension. His stunning artwork offers a unique visual experience and pushes the traditional boundaries of the gospel and faith representation. Ličko is originally from central Slovakia, but after university, he
Dawid Ryski x Hermès
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Dawid Ryski x Hermès

Polish illustrator Dawid Ryski has designed the latest scarf collection for the French fashion house. After Jan Bajtlik, who designed a scarf collection for the brand in 2020, another Polish artist, Dawid Ryski, has been given the opportunity to enrich the already wide range of illustrations for the fashion house.
Visual narratives in orange and blue—Illustrations by Enikő Katalin Eged
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Visual narratives in orange and blue—Illustrations by Enikő Katalin Eged

In Enikő Katalin Eged’s works, the dynamics between the intimate atmosphere and nature are portrayed in the form of abstract, illustrative narratives. We talked with the Hungarian illustrator, who also works as a pattern designer and applied graphic designer, about her work and inspiration. Interview! Originally, you did not
Rising Eastern European illustrators | TOP 5
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Rising Eastern European illustrators | TOP 5

Some are inspired by children’s books, some are inspired by architecture or their own memories, the environment around them, or just another artist—we gathered five defining illustrators from the region who are different in character but stand out from the visual noise. Let’s see! Daniela Olejniková | Slovakia
Tarot cards through the eyes of Romanian illustrators
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Tarot cards through the eyes of Romanian illustrators

The works of 40 Romanian illustrators condensed into a single deck of cards: Cluj-Napoca based ILLUSTRART Association’s latest initiative is here, this time giving new life to the symbols of tarot cards. We asked illustrator József Vass, one of the minds behind the initiative, about the story of the
People are ready for the more honest depiction of the female body | Interview with Marylou Faure
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People are ready for the more honest depiction of the female body | Interview with Marylou Faure

Strong, confident female characters who seem to be freely enjoying their own company. The London-based French illustrator, Marylou Faure puts liberated femininity at the heart of her bold color and form compositions. Her clients include renowned brands such as Nike, Adidas, Levi’s and WWF. Marylou and I talked about
Budapest, through the eyes of creative expats I. | Sandra Poliakov
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Budapest, through the eyes of creative expats I. | Sandra Poliakov

I believe that expats living in Budapest have a distinct vision of the city. After all, we are not talking about foreign visitors or tourists, but about people who live and work here, who know our country, and who have placed their trust in it for the long term. They
Fashion meets art on Pozsonyi Street in Budapest | Séyli x Illustri
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Fashion meets art on Pozsonyi Street in Budapest | Séyli x Illustri

Light pours into the Séyli Boutique through huge glass windows, and the transparent storefront suggests something we rarely see at home. Last December, after spending ten years abroad, the owner of the place, Dorottya Ilyés, a personal style consultant, set foot again in Budapest and dreamed up a Parisian chic
Even in the midst of war, we have reason to smile | Czech Grand Design Awards unveiled
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Even in the midst of war, we have reason to smile | Czech Grand Design Awards unveiled

Tuesday night, 79 designers, brands and design studios sat on pins and needles in the auditorium of the Karlín Theatre, waiting to see who would step up to the stage to receive the awards. The absolute winner was the Vrtiška & Žák studio, while Liběna Rochová, who was recognized with the
Rising Eastern European illustrators | TOP 5
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Rising Eastern European illustrators | TOP 5

Some are inspired by children’s books, some are inspired by architecture or their own memories, the environment around them, or just another artist—we gathered five defining illustrators from the region who are different in character but stand out from the visual noise. Let’s see! Daniela Olejniková | Slovakia
Finding the balance between client and author works | interview with illustrator Simona Čechová
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Finding the balance between client and author works | interview with illustrator Simona Čechová

She studied advertising design at university, but soon regained her childhood passion for drawing: Slovak illustrator Simona Čechová has been living on visualizing special characters and fantasy worlds ever since. Among other things, she has already illustrated for Forbes and is currently working on her third storybook. We talked about
Sculpted letters | Hadi Tulimat
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Sculpted letters | Hadi Tulimat

Hadi Tulimat Saudi-based artist shares new typographic work on a unique selection of posters. The poster series was created using Maxon Cinema 4D, and the graphics software Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop. The result speaks for itself: Hadi Tulimat | Web | Instagram Source: Abduzeedo
HIGHLIGHTS | Drawn pedestal
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HIGHLIGHTS | Drawn pedestal

Anyone can draw—we often hear this comment about an illustration. While everyone can draw, they can’t necessarily illustrate. Designing and practicing an illustrative world requires just as serious and precise work as going through a mathematical equation, we just do it with the other side of our brain.
Tarot cards through the eyes of Romanian illustrators
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Tarot cards through the eyes of Romanian illustrators

The works of 40 Romanian illustrators condensed into a single deck of cards: Cluj-Napoca based ILLUSTRART Association’s latest initiative is here, this time giving new life to the symbols of tarot cards. We asked illustrator József Vass, one of the minds behind the initiative, about the story of the
Hungarian lands in Monocle magazine
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Hungarian lands in Monocle magazine

In our series titled Indulj el! presented over the past few weeks, we raised the attention to the lands and specialities of Hungary. We were not the only ones who noted the impressive spots less frequented by tourists: British travel and lifestyle magazine Monocle also lists Hungarian sights in its
Poland’s regions on a poster series | Katarzyna Nowakowska
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Poland’s regions on a poster series | Katarzyna Nowakowska

Hilly landscapes, waterfalls and great plains, protected species of flora and fauna, deer, bison, wolves and brown bears – the list goes on. Come and meet Poland’s iconic and fantastic landscapes through the illustrations of Katarzyna Nowakowska. Katarzyna Nowakowska learnt graphics in the city of Poznań, and has been drawing
Japanese storefronts through the lens of a Polish illustrator
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Japanese storefronts through the lens of a Polish illustrator

Tokyo-based Polish illustrator-animator Mateusz Urbanowicz [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8BjDleMFNvnikjAI6GdBPg] has been painting Japanese storefronts since 2017. He published a book collecting his works under the title “Tokyo Storefronts” [https://www.amazon.com/Tokyo-Storefronts-Urbanowicz-%E3%83%9E%E3%83%86%E3%82%A6%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A5%
Artists sitting at home | Domased
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Artists sitting at home | Domased

In April, a group of Czech and Slovak visual storytellers and producers had a simple but spectacular idea: they created a unique online gallery on Facebook called „Domased,” meaning „stay-at-home” or „homebody” in Slovak language. You have already seen some artworks from the Domased-artists in a special edition of our
Lost in Bratislava | #stayhomecreative
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Lost in Bratislava | #stayhomecreative

Not so long ago, the photos of emptied out metropolises were all we could see in the media: several big cities of the world have shown a profile that we could easily imagine as sets of post-apocalyptic movies. One can also find the beauty in the apocalypse-atmosphere that the empty
Nostalgic memories | The illustrations of Ivana Kozlau Lauridsen
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Nostalgic memories | The illustrations of Ivana Kozlau Lauridsen

Sophisticated and nostalgic colors, soft gestures and Scandinavian simplicity. Slovakian-born Ivana Kozlau Lauridsen creates clean and soothing patterns and illustrations. Ivana uses her own childhood memories as inspiration, in a manner as if she was living in the ‘70s – this is what makes her visual world unique and recognizable. For
From Pesti Hírlap to the cover of the Los Angeles Times | Illustrator Lehel Kovács
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From Pesti Hírlap to the cover of the Los Angeles Times | Illustrator Lehel Kovács

Lovebirds quarreling in sweaters, a cockroach nibbling on an abandoned slice of pizza at Parliament Square. Lehel Kovács’ uniquely toned illustrations are infused with irony and humor. The works of the graphic designer (originally graduated as a window-dresser) have been published in international magazines such as The New York Times,