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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Jisu Choi: The Illustrator Behind the Iconic Poster for Netflix’s "BTS: The Return"
Discover the story behind the official Netflix poster for BTS: The Return, illustrated by acclaimed South Korean artist Jisu Choi.
Commissioned for the global premiere on March 27, this exclusive artwork captures the evolution of BTS from military service to their new album, Arirang. Directed by Bao Nguyen, Jisu’s intricate hand-drawn style perfectly encapsulates the K-pop icons' journey.
Explore the creative process behind the year’s most anticipated documentary.
Amélie: 25th Anniversary Film Poster by Javi Aznarez for Curzon Cinema’s
To mark 25 years of Amélie, Javi Aznárez has created an intricately layered poster for the UK re-release with Curzon a detailed, character-filled tribute that captures the film’s warmth, whimsy, and enduring visual magic in a single, richly composed image.
Musée d’Orsay x Kiblind Atelier: Past Masters, Contemporary Illustration Voices
Musée d’Orsay collaborates with Kiblind Atelier on a risograph poster series reinterpreting classic artworks. Featuring illustrators including Jisu Choi, the project bridges historical painting and contemporary illustration, creating tactile prints that explore how visual language evolves across time.
COP29 Poster by Noma Bar: A Bold Call to Action on Global Warming
Noma Bar’s COP29 poster distills the urgency of climate change into a striking, minimalist image. Merging a melting Earth with bold, symbolic colour, the work reflects the conference’s call for immediate action.
It highlights global inequality, urging policymakers and audiences alike to confront the crisis and act before irreversible damage unfolds.
The Broker Film Poster Explained: Klaus Kremmerz on Capturing Kore-eda’s Story
Klaus Kremmerz illustrates the official poster for Broker, the new film by Palme d’Or-winning director Hirokazu Kore-eda, commissioned by Picturehouse Cinemas. The artwork captures key narrative moments, reflecting the film’s emotional story of an unconventional family formed through an illegal adoption journey.