Simone Massoni

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USA / Helen Cowley helen@dutchuncle.co.uk

EUROPE / Joel Minter joel@dutchuncle.co.uk

ASIA / Mikiharu Yabe miki@dutchuncle.co.uk

Simone Massoni is an Italian illustrator and artist based in Florence, celebrated for his bold compositions, elegant use of color, and playful yet sophisticated visual storytelling.

Originally trained as a children’s book illustrator, he has developed a distinctive style that merges graphic precision with painterly warmth, often exploring themes of beauty, desire, and character through stylized portraits and architectural scenes.

His work has appeared in The New Yorker, The New York Times, Airmail and Vanity Fair, as well as in campaigns for brands such as Louis Vuitton, Fendi, and Apple.

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Simone Massoni x Criterion Collection : Trouble In Paradise
Simone Massoni x Criterion Collection : Trouble In Paradise

Simone Massoni’s cover for Trouble in Paradise proves that film packaging is a design problem worth solving. Arriving in a sharp season of Criterion releases, Massoni’s art captures the film’s Lubitsch elegance, reminding us that a masterfully illustrated sleeve defines a cinematic era long before the disc even spins.

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Simone Massoni x Mr Porter — Gifts All Wrapped Up
Simone Massoni x Mr Porter — Gifts All Wrapped Up

Simone Massoni collaborates with Mr Porter and Net-A-Porter on Gifts All Wrapped Up, a festive animated campaign produced with Animade. Combining hand-drawn illustration and 2D animation, the project delivers a playful, character-led brand experience across film, social, print, and outdoor media.

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Simone Massoni Illustrates Corcoran’s Expanding Locations
Simone Massoni Illustrates Corcoran’s Expanding Locations

Simone Massoni collaborates with Corcoran to create illustrations marking new office locations. Each artwork captures the character of cities from Virginia to Frankfurt, forming a cohesive visual system that documents expansion while translating place, architecture, and lifestyle into clear, refined imagery.

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Simone Massoni Shapes Flowers for the People
Simone Massoni Shapes Flowers for the People
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Luca Faloni Threads Into Toronto
Luca Faloni Threads Into Toronto
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New York illustrations by Simone Massoni for Airmail.News
New York illustrations by Simone Massoni for Airmail.News
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A Splash of Color in the Desert: Simone Massoni Illustrations for BeCorcoran in Scottsdale
A Splash of Color in the Desert: Simone Massoni Illustrations for BeCorcoran in Scottsdale
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Simone Massoni’s Playful Lens on the Kiehl’s Loves Campaign
Simone Massoni’s Playful Lens on the Kiehl’s Loves Campaign
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Simone Massoni : Illustrations for restaurant Brasseria, London
Simone Massoni : Illustrations for restaurant Brasseria, London
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Simone Massoni's illustrations for NZZaS Magazin Capture the Switzerland's Mental Health Challenges
Simone Massoni's illustrations for NZZaS Magazin Capture the Switzerland's Mental Health Challenges
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Leni Legends: The Bad-Ass Dog Mastering Life with a Silly Twist. Illustrated by Simone Massoni
Leni Legends: The Bad-Ass Dog Mastering Life with a Silly Twist. Illustrated by Simone Massoni
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A Guide to Simplifying Life with Simone Massoni's Illustrations in 5280 Magazine
A Guide to Simplifying Life with Simone Massoni's Illustrations in 5280 Magazine
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Illustrations by Simone Massoni bring famous quotes about Pets to life for Pawprint Magazine
Illustrations by Simone Massoni bring famous quotes about Pets to life for Pawprint Magazine
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Selected work

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Illustration of Kiehl's Loves Bali featuring colorful icons like a palm tree, motorcycle, temple, dancer, and waves, with yellow background.
Illustrated poster titled "Kiehl's Loves Argentina" with various Argentine symbols including tango dancers, a gaucho on horseback, the Caminito street, Argentine flag colors, and the Kiehl's logo. Features iconic Argentine elements like the Obelisk,
Colorful illustration celebrating Kiehl's presence in Japan with iconic symbols like Mount Fuji, Tokyo Tower, sushi, and a Shiba Inu, along with Kiehl's product imagery.
Illustration featuring "Kiehl's Loves New York" with symbols like Statue of Liberty, pizza, taxi, scientist, and iconic buildings.
Illustration featuring "Kiehl's Loves Miami" with various Miami-themed drawings, including flamingo, palm trees, yacht, hotel building, tropical flowers, and a scientist. Background is vibrant pink.
Illustration featuring "Kiehl's Loves London" text, with iconic London symbols like a double-decker bus, Union Jack flag, Tower Bridge, and Buckingham Palace guard. Includes Kiehl's branding elements and additional graphics like a phone booth and the
Illustration of a relaxed person with a beard sitting on the floor, playing with a gray and white cat. The person holds a quirky vase with a plant sprouting out of it. The background is a light beige color.
Illustration of two men in suits walking by a seaside with horse-drawn carriages, sailboats, and mountains in the background under a clear sky. Featured in The New Yorker.
Illustration of a snow globe containing a city skyline with skyscrapers. Yellow and white autumn leaves are swirling inside the globe. The word 'Fall' is at the top left, and 'The New Yorker' is written at the bottom.
An illustration of an ice cream cone filled with autumn leaves, accompanied by "The New Yorker" and "Fall" text.
Illustration of a person in a suit using an iron to press a potted plant, with fallen leaves around, labeled 'The New Yorker Fall.'
Illustration of a person reading with a dog, cat, and bookshelf; quote "When in doubt, look intelligent" by Garrison Keillor on a yellow background.
Illustration of a couple riding a scooter with street sign in the background.
Illustration of a bird wearing headphones, sunglasses, and a hoodie with the letter 'B', standing on a skateboard.
Illustration of a person sitting upside down in a stylized window frame, working on a laptop. The window has decorative elements and objects like a key and shelf. Text "flexible layout" and "corcoran.com" overlay the blue background.
Illustration of a dog looking at a hand holding a bone on a tray, under a lifted domed cover, with the text "good bones" above and "corcoran.com" below.
Illustration of a bodybuilder lifting weights in a gym, seen through a window, with the text 'solid construction' and website name corcoran.com.
Abstract illustration of two people unveiling a large ornate trophy. The trophy is adorned with global landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and Statue of Liberty. Background features arrows, charts, and colorful patterns, symbolizing growth or competition
Illustration of a greyhound wearing sunglasses with shopping bags, walking past a storefront with a small fluffy dog sitting inside.
Cartoon cat wearing sunglasses and a gold chain on an orange background
Illustration of Saraghina Caffè with waitstaff serving a dining couple; ornate restaurant interior.
Illustration of a couple riding a scooter with a dachshund running alongside, carrying a gift. Background shows a city street with a building facade. Text reads "Saraghina Caffè."
Cartoon mouse pushing a large slice of pepperoni pizza.
Illustration by Simone Massoni for Pawprint Magazine
Abstract illustration on orange background with playful elements, including flowers, a house with a bird, and a figure holding a flag.
Abstract illustration of trees, buildings, and a large bottle on a blue background with flower and atom symbols.
Abstract illustration of a green landscape with stylized plants, mountains, and geometric shapes. Includes a wind turbine and an atom symbol, suggesting themes of nature and sustainable energy.
Illustration of person sitting at desk with laptop, drink, and purse on orange background.
Illustration of a person lying on their stomach, holding a smartphone, with a cat on their back. A birdcage hangs above, containing a bird. The background is bright blue.
Illustration of two cartoon figures with hats and shopping bags. The left figure is a layered character holding a blue mask and the right figure is wearing polka dots and glasses.
Illustration of three cartoon characters at a train station platform; a tall snowman with a scarf and hat, a small girl with pigtails in a coat, and a large woman with a flowered hat, holding a purse, next to a sign labeled '14'.
Illustration of boats on water with people fishing, bridge in background, palm trees and buildings, yellow clouds in sky.
Illustration of an iceberg with a rainbow, clouds above, and a small white creature swimming in the ocean.
Illustration of a person on horseback wearing a lei, set in a tropical landscape with palm trees and a mountain in the background. A sun is visible in the sky.
Art Deco style illustration of a man in a top hat and suit holding a shoe, with the text 'Church's English Shoes' at the top. The background is composed of geometric patterns in various colors.
Illustration of a neighborhood with silhouettes of three people near a "Sold" sign, trees, a house, and a person walking a dog.
Line art of person riding bicycle with kite
Illustration of a couple riding a scooter with a romantic Italian backdrop, featuring mountains, a gondola, and historical buildings.
Illustration of a person lounging on a book-shaped chair, reading, and holding a wine glass, with a bookshelf overhead.
Illustration cover for Les Echos Magazine
Illustration of a scientist with a DNA strand amidst trees and mountains, surrounded by geometric shapes and lines.
Abstract illustration with a woman reading a book, surrounded by various elements like a scientist, bird, windmill, flowers, plants, and symbol indicating recycling.
Simone Massoni New Yorker Spots
Illustration of three ants carrying yellow and white leaves
Simone Massoni New Yorker Spots
Simone Massoni New Yorker Spots
Simone Massoni New Yorker Spots
Simone Massoni - Corcoran
Simone Massoni - Corcoran
Simone Massoni - Corcoran
Abstract illustration featuring two people surrounded by stylized black leaves and gold accents. One person is sitting with headphones, and the other is standing with a guitar. The background showcases intricate, swirling leaf patterns.
Art Deco illustration with floral patterns and two elegant figures, one pouring wine and the other holding a glass.
Illustration of two people, one leaning on a balcony and the other mixing drinks, surrounded by a dense pattern of black and gold floral vines on a light background.
Simone Massoni MR HEART Rain
Simone Massoni MR HEART Teacher
Simone Massoni MR HEART Workout
New Yorker Illustrations - Stay Warm in Winter
New Yorker Illustrations - Stay Warm in Winter
New Yorker Illustrations - Stay Warm in Winter
New Yorker Illustrations - Stay Warm in Winter
New Yorker Illustrations - Stay Warm in Winter
New Yorker Illustrations - Stay Warm in Winter
Bonobos Animation
Illustration of boats on a river with a cityscape and bridge in the background.
Illustration of a surprised man sitting on a bench with a laptop, a squirrel tapping his shoulder, and birds with falling autumn leaves nearby.
Cartoon illustration of a person with grape leaves on their head sitting at a table, holding a glass of red wine. There's a wine bottle in a cooler on the table. A server stands beside them. A minimalist Christmas tree is in the background.
Abstract illustration featuring a tree with swirling branches and dotted patterns, interspersed with stylized figures and red lines, resembling an intricate network or labyrinth.
Handwritten text says "What a relief to have nothing to say." Below is a small cartoon character and a quote by Gilles Deleuze about expressing oneself.
Abstract illustration of a person with a mustache sitting cross-legged, surrounded by geometric shapes and stylized flowers in black and gold on a white background.
Art Deco illustration of a woman meditating with birds and geometric patterns.
Abstract art of a bird wearing a suit and top hat, sitting at a table with a wine glass and a bowl. The background features stylized flowers and leaves.
Illustration of a cozy cabin surrounded by trees at night. Three people are sitting around a campfire, roasting marshmallows, with string lights overhead and smoke coming from the chimney.
Illustration of a city skyline with a sports stadium and surrounding trees in fall colors.
Illustration of a desert landscape with a large saguaro cactus, mountains in the background, a sun in the sky, and a small village in the valley.
Illustration of a person looking at a large abstract graffiti-style text above. The text consists of stylized letters stacked closely, creating an artistic script.
Illustration of a carousel with people walking and interacting around it. The carousel features decorative elements and playful silhouettes of animals. The background is minimal, emphasizing the figures and carousel design.
Hula dancer with a flower lei, near a tower labeled 'Aloha,' surrounded by palm trees, a wave, and a surfer.
Illustration of a man in a suit holding a shoe, surrounded by colorful geometric beams, with "Church's English shoes" text.
Illustration of a person juggling multiple items in a creative, abstract style with geometric shapes and vibrant colors, featuring the logo of Church's English shoes.
Illustration of a stylish person on a bicycle, wearing a scarf and goggles, in a geometric cityscape. The person carries a stack of boxes on the bike. The text "Church's English shoes" is displayed above.
Illustration of two people, one holding a map, standing in front of the Florence Cathedral dome and the statue of David, with a reindeer nearby. The scene depicts a travel theme with playful, stylized artwork.
Illustration of a couple with a baby stroller and a dog, featuring the text "Simone Massoni x Corcoran NYC."
Illustration of a man climbing a tall ladder next to a stylized depiction of the Empire State Building.
Illustration of a person sitting cross-legged on a table, holding a fork and knife, with a steaming pie on a shelf. Text above reads "Essay 1, Dear Diary, New Year, Same Old You. By Samantha Irby." Plant and bookshelf are also present.
Illustration of diverse city characters, including a man in academic regalia pointing upwards, a person with a foam finger, and others holding coffee and a skateboard. A fire hydrant is also visible.
Illustration of a hand with manicured nails holding a smartphone displaying a dating app interface with profiles.
Cartoon illustration of a person carrying a sofa with a woman and a dog on it up the stairs. The person is struggling and sweating, while the woman holds a smartphone.
Illustration of a stylish woman in a long, flowing purple dress with geometric patterns, set against a bright yellow background.
Illustration of a stylized blue figure wearing a hat, sunglasses, and overcoat, playing a trumpet against an orange background with white geometric shapes.
Stylized illustration of a person in a red outfit holding a laptop, walking energetically against a yellow and white background.
Illustration of a person holding a large pot near a giant letter 'S' filled with various household items, including chairs, bottles, dishes, and utensils, in a minimalist style using teal, red, and cream colors.
Stylized illustration of an artist painting a model
Illustration of a fashionably dressed woman with a parasol, standing beside a bellboy holding shopping bags, in front of a large letter 'N.'