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.
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Noma Bar’s Animation Drives StoryCorps' "One Small Step America" PSA Campaign
Noma Bar’s signature minimalism anchors StoryCorps’ “One Small Step America” animated campaign, transforming political division into a visceral, human invitation.
By distilling complex social tensions into elegant, restrained animation, Noma strips away the noise to highlight a singular, urgent request: talk. This evocative approach ensures the message lands with profound clarity, fostering a quiet space for genuine connection and empathy.
And Tango Makes Three, Illustrated by Noma Bar: The Penguin Story That Put Book Bans on Thin Ice
And Tango Makes Three tells the true story of two male penguins raising a chick, becoming a flashpoint for debates over LGBTQ+ representation, censorship, free speech, and book bans.
Noma Bar - London Art Power List
Noma Bar joins the London Art Power List, a well-earned recognition of his clear, intelligent visual language. Alongside leading voices shaping London’s art scene, Noma’s influence continues to grow through work that rewards a second look.
The Sound of Success: Noma Bar Animates JKBX’s “Investments That Perform”
Noma Bar directs a striking animation for JKBX, transforming music royalties into a visual asset class. Produced by DutchUncle.Studio, the campaign uses Noma’s signature negative space to merge emotional resonance with financial growth. It is a minimalist masterclass, distilling complex rights into elegant, rhythmic transitions that define modern investment.
Noma Bar x Foscarini (NYCxDESIGN)
At NYCxDESIGN, Noma Bar transforms Foscarini’s SoHo showroom into a spatial illusion. His signature double-image compositions extend into light and movement, where forms shift as you move. It’s a confident, minimal collaboration that turns illustration into experience.
