Born out of a deep love for nature, Counter-Print‘s latest project is Touch Wood. Imagined and curated by Thomas Danthony and Clare Mabin, Touch Wood showcases a community of artists, designers and illustrators who have been asked to express what nature means to them by contributing an original piece of art created…
While researching at university (Burg Giebichenstein) for his masters degree, designer Markus Lange came across the fantastic typographic poster artwork of graphic artist Karl-Heinz Drescher who had studied at the same school from 1955-1960. Over a year long research project Markus got in touch with Drescher’s family and conducted various…
Over 3 years in the making, Their Grind Not Mine is Sydney based photographer and director Lester Jones’ first printed photography project which takes form in a limited edition 24 page zine. The project is designed to explore the human condition within the world of commuting, with uniquely intimate imagery shot around the…
Pierrick Calvez is a China based artist working from his studio in Huizhou. He studied Design and Academic Art at a fine arts school in Brittany, west of France, and throughout his 20 year career as a designer he has continued to navigate between the two disciplines. As his work…
The independently-run publication, Pressing Matters magazine, is back for Issue 8. The magazine hones in on the people, passion and processes behind the artform of printmaking, hoping to inspire newcomers and give a voice and a face to the increasingly vast number of people calling printmaking their thing. From curious beginners…
The latest publication from Counter-Print is Process — Visual Journeys in Graphic Design; a unique book highlighting the rarely shown process and sketches behind the making of marks and logotypes. The book is based on the work by the award-winning, Stockholm based design studio BankerWessel. Twelve projects are presented with nearly 1500 individual sketches…
Iconic artists Sean Cliver and Todd Bratrud are showcasing a unique skateboard art exhibition in House of Vans’ tunnel one gallery space. From their early years to the present day, the exhibition presents a collection of the original artwork behind some of Cliver and Bratrud’s favourite board graphics, displayed next…
Shahram Saadat is an artist currently based in London. His work focuses on the form of objects, bridging the gap between reality and fiction. He is also the founder of publishing house Duende Print; a platform he launched whilst studying photography at London College of Communication which aims to showcase the…
Another recent addition to Department Store, is David Vanadia; an independent artist and illustrator born and based in Marseille, France. Through his minimalist style and use of linocut, he creates surrealist representations with a strong graphic identity. The artisan aspect of linocut immediately seduced David, with the carving of his…
New to our curated marketplace, Department Store, is Dicks Don’t Lie; an offbeat, independent boutique based in the Netherlands. Their covetable unisex streetwear and collectable homeware and accessories are as cool as they are cheeky. Founded by Dutch graphic designer Roger Huskens, Dicks Don’t Lie was born after Roger began…
Once again the incredible London Illustration Fair is coming to the Oxo Tower Wharf this November, and they’re looking for some amazing creatives to join them. The fair sets out to showcase, support and champion the biggest, best, most creative and inspiring Illustrators, collectives, companies, galleries, and creative start-ups making an…
Dublin’s iconic Liffey Swim celebrated its 100th race this summer with more than 500 men and women competing in a 2.2km swim through the city centre. To celebrate this year’s big anniversary of the race, some of Dublin’s leading artists and illustrators have come together to create an artistic tribute to…
Snax Magazine is a carefully curated print experience that promotes independent visual artists. Now available on Department Store, their mission is to create engaging and tangible artistic experiences that directly connect independent artists to the community. At Snax Magazine, the team believe that in an exceedingly digital world, print is still one of…
Looking for a quirky, limited edition, handmade print to adorn your wall? Check out some of the best screen prints by independent artists on our curated marketplace, Department Store. From bold, statement-making typographical prints, to geometric shapes and golden maps, there is something suitable for any space. Tom Pigeon: Block…
Herr & Frau Rio is a small Riso studio located in Munich, Germany, and a new vendor on our curated marketplace, Department Store. Specialising in print and graphic design, they create their own products and collaborate with fellow designers. The studio was founded by Sascha Wellm and Laura Sirch, who…
In July 2019 in Rotterdam, street artists from the US, UK, Australia and Holland teamed up with nine children from a school in Lombok, Indonesia to help renovate their classrooms. By using children’s drawings made by the pupils, the artists exclusively designed a T-shirt for the Face This Foundation. The Dutch charity will use…
Tokyo based illustrator and artist Ushiki Masanori’s debut European exhibition is taking place at Pocko Gallery this summer. Ushiki is a rising star with the ability to capture aspects of anime, manga and Tokusatsu (live-action anime). He re-mixes these elements into a fantasy world of creatures that delight the eye…
A new exciting addition to our curated marketplace, Department Store, is Diane Bresson; a print designer and artist who combines traditional screen printing with digital techniques. Her work encompasses a range of media including wallpaper and video art for bespoke projects from interior design to exhibitions. Diane gains inspiration from…
To Evelyn is a collection of local entertainers posters from a working mens club in a small Yorkshire pit village. Published by CentreCentre, known for their limited edition books featuring unexpected collections and archives, To Evelyn is a celebration of a bygone era. The posters were originally collected in the 1990s by…
New to our curated marketplace is Ricardo Meyer, a Berlin-based and professionally experienced design student with a love for experimenting in typography, illustration and 3D. His latest project is Foreign Worlds; a limited edition series of three abstract A3 risograph prints designed and personally printed by the artist. Characterised by bright,…