The cover of AFROSPORT. Photography © Eric Lafforgue Creative director Peet Pienaar discusses some of the most iconic African football logos as showcased in a new book, Afrosport. The 21st century is widely predicted to… Read More »Afrosport celebrates the rich visual tapestry of African football, past and present
Image licensed via Adobe Stock Want to make 2024 special? Start an art journal to unleash your creativity and reflect on your journey. As the new year unfolds, it’s a wonderful time to embark on… Read More »Tips on starting an art journal, and why it can boost your creativity in 2024
New York-based illustrator Vyolet Jin breaks the rules in a wholesome way by creating bold, uplifting artwork with a dash of whimsy. We caught up with her to learn more about her creative approach and… Read More »Vyolet Jin brings hope and joy to audiences with her vibrant, rule-breaking illustrations
Brooklyn-based illustrator Swayam Parekh explores the struggles of life in a fantastical way in Greenhouse, a 44-page comic-cum-picture book that transforms traumas into magical quests. Life, sadly, isn’t smooth sailing. Everyone has to face difficulties,… Read More »Swayam Parekh reconnects with herself in heartwarming, whimsical picture book
In the wake of all those excellent but voluminous “Best Book Covers of 2023” articles that ran in December (which, indeed, I contributed to!), you might think we’d all have a collective jacket hangover. But:… Read More »15 of the Best Book Covers of January 2024
How and why did the Yiddish Book Center begin? It started in the late 1970s with Aaron Lansky, a young graduate student of Yiddish literature in Montreal who couldn’t find the books he needed at… Read More »The Daily Heller: Preserving a Moderne Language