These are just a taste of the extraordinary images by the exceptional illustrator, Olivier Kugler for the current exhibition, ‘Friends, Foes & Good Companions’. Hosted by The Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre, this show explores the turmoil of the Cod Wars and reflects on the impact, past and present on the industry, through the eyes of those who were there. Reportage and social investigation at its very best. For those of you in the area, the show runs until the 20th August.
This beautiful and insightful animation by Liang-Hsin Huang was created for the On Being podcast and Maria Popova as part of the Universe in Verse project. The synergy between Liang’s exquisite artwork and W H Auden’s reflective poetry is cogent. The delicacy of touch in both creative structures inspires and draws one closer to the meaning of love’s place in our lives. You can see more here.
Hearty congratulations to Paul Rogers on being selected once again for American Illustration This powerful piece shows a detail from an unpublished poster for the film ‘Marlowe’.
Such beautiful images by the wonderful Ailsa Johnson. These lovely images will grace the walls of the stylish new Section L, Yushima Hotel which opens in June.
As always, Ailsa’s work brings warmth, elegance and cheer. What better way to start the week?
Another beautiful and insightful cover artwork from Cat O’Neil. The in-depth research and delicate handling of the subject matter really shine out. This piece for Time Magazine achieves what every great illustration should – it is informative, engaging, sensitive to those portrayed and brings clarity to a difficult topic.
This gorgeous and inspiring book by Hanoch Piven and Shira Hecht-Koller tells the stories which encourage young readers to dream big, stay curious and to be themselves through advice that each biblical character might offer.
