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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The Chinese Variable - Cover art by Noma Bar for Internazionale Magazine

Noma Bar’s cover for Internazionale captures the global fallout of Beijing’s sudden departure from its "Zero-Covid" policy. Through masterful negative space, Noma visualizes the "Chinese Variable"—the tension between a staggering human toll and the inevitable economic ripples. It is a clinical, poignant distillation of policy shifting into a global crisis.

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The Broker Film Poster Explained: Klaus Kremmerz on Capturing Kore-eda’s Story

Klaus Kremmerz illustrates the official poster for Broker, the new film by Palme d’Or-winning director Hirokazu Kore-eda, commissioned by Picturehouse Cinemas. The artwork captures key narrative moments, reflecting the film’s emotional story of an unconventional family formed through an illegal adoption journey.

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Tomi Um's Illustrations Guide CONDENAST's COVID Office Protocols

Tomi Um produced a visual guide for Conde Nast's post-lockdown safety protocols. Commissioned by Herve Kwimo Creative, these illustrations appear in New York and London offices.

Distributed via newsletters and social media, the artwork provides clear instructions on health measures. The project helps staff and visitors navigate essential office safety requirements.

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