Giacomo Curates! / Giacomo Writes!

Long Live Vinyl • 19th August 2020

Robert Fisher and his Nirvana of a design archive

After graduating, Robert Fisher worked his way up to Geffen Records, taking the role of art director. Giacomo Lee discovers the story behind his Nevermind sleeve and what it was really like working with Kurt Cobain

Digital Arts • 5th March 2020

Morals are Magic: When should you turn down an illustration job?

Artists and animators on the gigs they couldn't ethically accept.

Digital Arts • 15th July 2020

Trans Harry Potter fan artists respond to JK Rowling

It was only recently that J.K. Rowling released The Ickabog, a new fairy tale from the Harry Potter author which came with an accompanying illustration competition for kids.

Vice • 12th December 2017

The True Spirit of 'The Simpsons' Lives On in These Bootleg Zines

There's a lot of Springfield-related creativity happening – it’s just that none of it is coming from the show’s creators. Rather, there are artists and publishers bringing their own imitable...

Digital Arts • 20th May 2019

Explore unseen concept art from Isle of Dogs with Wes Anderson character designer Félicie Haymoz

Character artist Félicie Haymoz discusses her wonderful work for Wes Anderson's Isle of Dogs, with a look at concept art from the film that's never been revealed to the public before.

Digital Arts • 24th August 2019

No to numbers, YES to art! Top illustrators discuss how to survive the 'follower bias'

More and more clients are moving away from names both big and small due to follower counts. So how do illustrators fight back against this new trend – if they even can? Find out with Colin Kersley, Shawna X, Dan Woodger and Jelly London.

Digital Arts • 11th November 2018

30 years on, animation classic Akira is still inspiring artists around the world

In celebration of the anime classic's 30th anniversary, we look at Akira tribute projects from around the globe, and how the film still inspires creators to this day.

Digital Arts • 21st July 2020

The Story behind the Pandemic's most Romantic Illustration

Many images will remain with us from the lockdown of doodled rainbows and PPE mask scars captured in chilling photographs. On the illustration side of things though, it was one artwork which stood out the most during this unprecedented time in modern history.

Digital Arts • 15th July 2020

Are artists 'non-essential'?

A look at how essential your job is to society.

Digital Arts • 3rd September 2019

Jason Fabok and other artists celebrate 30 years of Batman 1989

To celebrate 30 years of the Tim Burton classic, Jason Fabok, Chip Kidd, Tom Muller and other artists and designers discuss their love for the movie's logo and look.

Digital Arts • 14th May 2019

How to Price Your Illustrations

Know your worth when pricing your work with advice from the AOI and top illustrators Tom Humberstone and Miss Magpie Fashion Spy.

Digital Arts • 13th May 2020

This year's best art book is all about spaces with no people

Vaporwave art makes the coffee table book of your dreams.

Digital Arts • 11th January 2020

Gorillaz: Reject False Icons review – plenty of music, but where's the art?

A first look at the cartoon band's new feature length excursion.

Digital Arts • 6th August 2020

Posters for cancelled festival keep on moving to the rhythm

Emily López shows that corona doesn't have to stop all the fun.

Digital Arts • 28th July 2020

How electronic music history was remixed for The Design Museum

While the recent pandemic may have necessitated the closures of clubs all around the world, it's not been hard to notice a rise in illegal raves over here in the UK when lockdown got a little too frustrating for some.

Digital Arts • 11th May 2020

Celebrate the ‘90s best Batman on Zoom!

The 11 best virtual Batman backgrounds for your next video meeting on Hangouts, Houseparty or whatever you're using in your Batcave.

Digital Arts • 11th May 2020

D'oh! Simpsons infographic shows how bad the series has become

When did The Simpsons jump the shark for you?

Digital Arts • 11th May 2020

Animal Crossing: Make your own art gallery with cool customisation tool

Speak to Sable to showcase your illos alongside other top creators.

Digital Arts • 15th February 2020

The story behind Royal Mail's new video game stamp set

Royal Mail's video game stamps are released this week – here's how the set was put together.

Digital Arts • 11th January 2020

The Simpsons big screen story that time forgot

A 20-year-old movie was the one chance to see The Simpsons like never before - or since - in its 30 years on screen.

Giacomo Writes!

Giacomo Writes!

My best features on creativity & innovation from around the world.

Robert Fisher and his Nirvana of a design archive

Morals are Magic: When should you turn down an illustration job?

Trans Harry Potter fan artists respond to JK Rowling

The True Spirit of 'The Simpsons' Lives On in These Bootleg Zines

Explore unseen concept art from Isle of Dogs with Wes Anderson character designer Félicie Haymoz

No to numbers, YES to art! Top illustrators discuss how to survive the 'follower bias'

30 years on, animation classic Akira is still inspiring artists around the world

The Story behind the Pandemic's most Romantic Illustration

Are artists 'non-essential'?

Jason Fabok and other artists celebrate 30 years of Batman 1989

How to Price Your Illustrations

This year's best art book is all about spaces with no people

Gorillaz: Reject False Icons review – plenty of music, but where's the art?

Posters for cancelled festival keep on moving to the rhythm

How electronic music history was remixed for The Design Museum

Celebrate the ‘90s best Batman on Zoom!

D'oh! Simpsons infographic shows how bad the series has become

Animal Crossing: Make your own art gallery with cool customisation tool

The story behind Royal Mail's new video game stamp set

The Simpsons big screen story that time forgot