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.

Drawing the Line: What the $1.5 B Anthropic Case Means for Illustrators, AI, and Copyright
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Drawing the Line: What the $1.5 B Anthropic Case Means for Illustrators, AI, and Copyright

The $1.5 billion Anthropic settlement marks a turning point for AI and copyright, confirming that creative work cannot be used to train models without consent. For illustrators and visual artists, it reinforces intellectual property rights, pushes for transparency in AI training, and signals growing legal accountability across the generative AI industry.

The case sets a precedent for fair compensation and ethical collaboration between technology and creativity.

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Roots: Kustaa Saksi’s Monumental Installation at Institut Finlandais, Paris
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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.

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A Cabin Turned Into a Touring Art Show at 35,000 Feet
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A Cabin Turned Into a Touring Art Show at 35,000 Feet

Delta Air Lines and Coca-Cola collaborated with Wieden+Kennedy to transform airplane tray tables into a global illustration project. Featuring artists including Ping Zhu and Noma Bar, the campaign turned in-flight surfaces into a travelling gallery, later exhibited publicly, blending art, travel, and everyday design.

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Golden Threads: Kustaa Saksi x Oribe Artist Collaboration
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Golden Threads: Kustaa Saksi x Oribe Artist Collaboration

Kustaa Saksi collaborates with Oribe on the Golden Threads holiday collection, blending textile art, mythology, and luxury packaging. Inspired by Norse themes, the project spans illustrated designs, a large-scale tapestry, and sustainable production, creating a cohesive visual identity that connects beauty, craft, and contemporary art.

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Javi Aznarez x Chamberlain Coffee — Grounds for Celebration
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Javi Aznarez x Chamberlain Coffee — Grounds for Celebration

Javi Aznarez collaborates with Chamberlain Coffee on an Artist Series packaging project curated by Emma Chamberlain. His cinematic illustrations transform coffee bags into narrative scenes, blending humour and atmosphere while exploring the ritual of daily coffee through character-driven visual storytelling.

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38 Fun Things to Do in New York City According to Kids Who Actually Live There. Illustrated by Javi Aznarez
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38 Fun Things to Do in New York City According to Kids Who Actually Live There. Illustrated by Javi Aznarez

Looking for the best things to do in New York with kids? This ultimate NYC family guide reveals 38 kid-approved activities—from museums and parks to food spots—brought to life by Javi Aznárez with playful, unforgettable illustrations.

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