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 considered collection of work and ideas from the front line of contemporary illustration.

Klaus Kremmerz: Illustrating the Art-World Novel —Six Books Selected by Fiona Duncan
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Klaus Kremmerz: Illustrating the Art-World Novel —Six Books Selected by Fiona Duncan

A Novel Approach (Gagosian) defines the 2026 trend for "Literary Illustration." Pairing Fiona Duncan’s critique with Klaus Kremmerz’s art, this collaboration proves that illustration is the ultimate tool for reimagining our relationship with art history, power, and the creative ego.

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Illustration and Animation in Health Insurance: How Klaus Kremmerz Illustrates Clear Communication for KOTA
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Illustration and Animation in Health Insurance: How Klaus Kremmerz Illustrates Clear Communication for KOTA

Klaus Kremmerz collaborates with KOTA to create illustration and animation systems that simplify complex health insurance and benefits information. Using clear, human visuals and structured design, the project demonstrates how illustration improves user understanding, making pensions, coverage, and pricing more accessible across digital platforms.

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Klaus Kremmerz Breathes New Life into French Cinema Classics in The Metrograph Magazine
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Klaus Kremmerz Breathes New Life into French Cinema Classics in The Metrograph Magazine

Klaus Kremmerz creates evocative illustrations for Metrograph Magazine, reinterpreting classic French films such as L'Atalante and Hôtel du Nord. Designed by Matt Willey at Pentagram, the issue combines illustration and editorial design to revive the mood and storytelling of 1930s–40s cinema for contemporary audiences.

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Animations for RIMOWA: Narrative, Journey & Collaboration
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Animations for RIMOWA: Narrative, Journey & Collaboration

Klaus Kremmerz Animations for RIMOWA Gifts for the Journey Ahead. A narrative-driven animation campaign. The project uses illustration and animation to position the product as a companion through life’s moments, blending storytelling, cultural context, and design to elevate luxury branding into an emotional, journey-focused experience.

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Love Unfolded: Our Second Animation Collaboration with Hermès and Klaus Kremmerz
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Love Unfolded: Our Second Animation Collaboration with Hermès and Klaus Kremmerz

In a second collaboration with Hermès, Klaus Kremmerz creates a series of animated films exploring love across self, family, and friendship. Blending illustration, sound, and motion, the project spans print and digital media, showcasing Dutch Uncle’s ability to deliver emotionally resonant, multi-platform campaigns with world-class creative partners.

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Klaus Kremmerz x ALEXANDER - Animation 'Virginia Woolf'
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Klaus Kremmerz x ALEXANDER - Animation 'Virginia Woolf'

Klaus Kremmerz collaborates with ALEXANDER APP to animate Virginia Woolf’s London By Land, Sea and Air, narrated by Vanessa Kirby. The series blends illustration, sound, and animation to reimagine Modernist London, capturing its energy, innovation, and atmosphere through a richly layered, immersive storytelling experience.

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Branch Furniture illustrated by Klaus Kremmerz
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Branch Furniture illustrated by Klaus Kremmerz

Klaus Kremmerz collaborates with Branch Furniture on a holiday campaign, bringing humour and refined design to work-from-home moments. His illustrations capture comfort and productivity, while Dutch Uncle highlights its global reach, award-winning roster, and expertise delivering high-impact creative projects for leading international brands.

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Klaus Kremmerz illustrations for FLOS
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Klaus Kremmerz illustrations for FLOS

Klaus Kremmerz collaborates with FLOS to elevate the Oblique lamp by Vincent Van Duysen through striking illustrations. Blending art and product design, the campaign highlights innovation, wireless functionality, and refined aesthetics, transforming a contemporary lighting object into a visually compelling, design-led statement piece.

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The Broker Film Poster Explained: Klaus Kremmerz on Capturing Kore-eda’s Story
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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.

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