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 collaborates with RIMOWA on Gifts for the Journey Ahead, a narrative-driven animation campaign. The project uses illustration and motion 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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