Paris in the Olympic Spotlight: The Parisianer's Artistic Tribute Through Illustration

ParisIllustrationJavi Aznarez
Written By Dutch Uncle

The Parisianer, a collective art project established in 2013, unites over 200 artists, illustrators, and comic book authors to conceptualize covers for an imaginary magazine titled "The Parisianer," which pays tribute to the city of Paris through a variety of themes.

This year, in alignment with the Olympic Games, "Sports in the City" becomes the focal theme, inviting forty illustrators to explore sporting disciplines in playful and quirky manners.

Among these illustrators, three were our own, including Javi Aznarez who was entrusted with creating the cover artwork as well as Marc Majewski and Charlotte Trounce.

Their illustrations depict everyday moments intertwined with significant sports achievements, from a sprint for the last café terrace table to fencing matches on the docks, capturing the essence of sports and their universal, unifying, diverse, and joyful values in forty-three original pieces.

These illustrations, varying from poetic to humorous, unconventional, and realistic, boldly accentuate Paris's beauty.

An exhibition showcasing these exceptional drawings will be held at the Paris City Hall from March 1 to 31, 2024, presenting a unique opportunity to discover emerging talents and renowned figures in illustration and comic books. The collection, celebrating sports and Paris in an innovative way, will also be featured in a book published by Éditions de la Martinière on March 1, 2024, for 25€.

Contributing illustrators in the Parisianer Olympics Edition

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Dutch Uncle

Dutch Uncle is an award-winning international illustration and animation agency founded in 2006 by Helen Cowley. With offices in London, New York, and Tokyo, we operate across every major timezone, connecting the world's most ambitious brands with exceptional global creative talent.

Over nearly two decades, Dutch Uncle have built one of the most decorated artist rosters in the industry. Our artists have produced Gold Clio and Cannes Lions award-winning work for clients spanning fashion, luxury, fintech, tech, healthcare, and publishing. We have collaborated on prestige illustration and animation projects for global leaders, including Hermès, Burberry, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, and Rimowa, as well as Apple, Google, Mercedes, Netflix, Pfizer, AstraZeneca, The New York Times.

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