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.

The New Yorker: From Cover to Cover — A Century of Illustration
Diana Ejaita, New York, Editorial Illustration, New Yorker, Malika Favre, Saul Steinberg Daniel Chrichlow Diana Ejaita, New York, Editorial Illustration, New Yorker, Malika Favre, Saul Steinberg Daniel Chrichlow

The New Yorker: From Cover to Cover — A Century of Illustration

Explore The New Yorker: From Cover to Cover, Françoise Mouly’s celebration of a century of illustration, featuring iconic artists Saul Steinberg, Jean-Jacques Sempé and Art Spiegelman, alongside Malika Favre and Dutch Uncle artist Diana Ejaita, whose eleven covers mark a significant achievement.

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Klaus Kremmerz Illustrates Wonderkin by Colin Winnette for Viking Books
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Klaus Kremmerz Illustrates Wonderkin by Colin Winnette for Viking Books

Klaus Kremmerz illustrates Wonderkin, the forthcoming novel by Colin Winnette, for Viking Books UK.

Explore the final book cover, alternative concepts and original sketches behind this publishing commission, featuring illustration, cover design and art direction.

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Why Regular Illustration Commissions Matter: Javi Aznarez x Mengya Magazine
Animation, Javi Aznarez, Illustration Daniel Chrichlow Animation, Javi Aznarez, Illustration Daniel Chrichlow

Why Regular Illustration Commissions Matter: Javi Aznarez x Mengya Magazine

Beyond the hunt for one-off commissions, Javi Aznarez’s monthly covers for Mengya Magazine demonstrate the power of the "visual column." Entering 2026, this partnership proves that repetition builds more than just a portfolio—it fosters the trust, speed, and creative freedom necessary to transform a magazine cover into a definitive cultural landmark.

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