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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Javi Aznarez: La Samaritaine Paris Campaign for Iconic Department Store
Javi Aznárez was commissioned by La Samaritaine to create a series of large-scale illustrations for the Parisian department stores advertising campaign. Rich with humour, narrative detail, and observations of Parisian shopping life.
Tavis Coburn: Illustrating the Future of High-Speed Rail for NYTimes Kids
Tavis Coburn brings high-speed rail to life for NYTimes Kids with retro sci-fi illustrations charting railway innovation, from the Tom Thumb locomotive to bullet trains, Acela and future sustainable transport.
From Van Driver to Barolo Connoisseur: Debora Szpilman’s FT Illustration Chronicles Stephen Browett's Remarkable Wine Journey
Debora Szpilman’s vibrant Financial Times illustration chronicles Stephen Browett’s evolution from van driver to wine connoisseur. Capturing his adventurous shift from Bordeaux to the realm of Italian Barolo, Szpilman’s artwork vividly narrates a flavorful journey of entrepreneurship and discovery with her signature hand-drawn charm and discerning visual wit.
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.
