The Journal
The Dutch Uncle Journal is a considered study of illustration, design, and animation in practice, how they are conceived, commissioned and realised in the wider world.
This is where we share the thinking behind our latest projects and engage with the wider shifts shaping visual culture, from the resurgence of handmade texture to the ways art redefines the spaces we inhabit.
A collection of work and ideas from the front line of contemporary illustration.
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Eiko Ojala included in Tõde ja õigus 100 | Group Exhibition
Eiko Ojala, now represented by Dutch Uncle, joins 100 artists in Tallinn’s Tõde ja õigus centenary exhibition, responding visually to Tammsaare’s landmark novel through original artworks and rare book covers.
Gestalten :This Is Where We Live. Why Spatial Illustration could be 2026’s Biggest IllustrationTrend
Is the era of the clinical 3D render over? Discover how This Is Where We Live (gestalten) is setting the 2026 trend for "Spatial Storytelling." Featuring Jisu Choi, Ilya Milstein, and Ugo Gattoni, this volume proves that illustration is the ultimate tool for reimagining our relationship with architecture and memory. Is this the 2026 Big Illustration Trend?
Roots: Kustaa Saksi’s Monumental Installation at Institut Finlandais, Paris
Kustaa Saksi presents Roots at Institut finlandais, a monumental textile installation featuring a suspended 15-metre woven pine. Drawing on Finnish landscape traditions linked to Pekka Halonen, the work explores memory, identity, and nature through jacquard weaving, combining contemporary textile practice with cultural heritage.
Brian Rea and the The History of Illustration (Fairchild Books – Bloomsbury)
Brian Rea contributes to The History of Illustration, a comprehensive academic volume edited by Susan Doyle. Spanning global visual culture from ancient to contemporary practice, the book positions illustration as a critical discipline, linking historical image-making traditions to modern storytelling and communication.
Brian Rea exhibiting with CMay Gallery at KIAF Seoul
Brian Rea presents new paintings with CMay Gallery at Kiaf Seoul. Set within one of Asia’s leading art fairs, his work sits among an international mix of established and emerging voices, marking a confident expansion of his practice into large-scale contemporary painting.
Magical Realms Come Alive in 'The Faerie Isle,' Illustrated by Dermot Flynn for Walker Books
The Faerie Isle brings Ireland's forgotten folklore to vivid life for young readers aged 8+. Compiled by Síne Quinn with stunning illustrations by Dermot Flynn, this £14.99 hardback explores selkies, leprechauns, shape-shifters and more — drawn from the Irish National Folklore Collection. A magical gift for curious minds.
Noma Bar - London Art Power List
Noma Bar joins the London Art Power List, a well-earned recognition of his clear, intelligent visual language. Alongside leading voices shaping London’s art scene, Noma’s influence continues to grow through work that rewards a second look.