Panóptico de Actualidad Gráfica y Visual
To “cross borders” means to step beyond limits—geographical or mental. To look further, to explore the unknown, and to find oneself changed—more open, curious, creative. For Associazione Obliquo, whose very name carries the seed of movement and intersection, crossing borders is natural, almost programmatic. That’s why the 2025 edition of Book Look, the art book fair dedicated to visual publishing,...
Imagine—Embracing Chaos and Possibility in a Planetary Emergency is not a non-fiction book or practical guide, but rather an interdisciplinary collection of conversations, reflections and contributions that explore life in times of global crisis—what some call a “planetary emergency.” The editors shed light on the ecological, social and cultural challenges of our time from various perspectives and aim to create...
The end of summer at Kwiaciarnia Grafiki in Warsaw is the perfect time to welcome a joint exhibition of works by Julie Legrand and Nina Iżycka, whose show perfectly aligns with the Kwiaciarnia’s ethos of “kombozycja” (composition). “We are Julie Legrand and Nina Iżycka, visual artists and illustrators. Strengthened by the bonds of friendship and the harmonious coexistence of our...
The Forward Festival Berlin 2025 took place at the end of August at Haus der Kulturen der Welt, and we were once again thrilled to be part of this event. From August 28th to 29th, three stages over two days offered a dynamic platform for more than 50 international creative speakers to spark inspiration and action. This year’s theme was...
The Frankfurter Buchmesse is the world’s largest trade fair for books and a global gathering place for the publishing and cultural sectors. As Guest of Honor at the Frankfurter Buchmesse 2025, the Philippines will showcase around 100 authors and creatives in over 77 literary events from October 15 to 19. In addition, 50 artists will be featured across exhibitions, performances,...
Every creative process begins with an impulse that sets everything in motion. It is at the beginning of every design and is the spark from which ideas emerge, projects grow and visions take shape. The Media Design Department at DHBW Ravensburg invites you to their annual Werkschau! The 85 graduates will be presenting their bachelor’s thesis to the public at...
The Tattoo Collectors Guide is a curated print publication exploring the art, ethics, and culture of tattooing across German-speaking regions. Over 252 pages, more than 100 handpicked tattoo artists showcase the rich diversity of contemporary styles—from fine line to bold illustrative work—highlighting bodies as both canvas and narrative. Beyond visuals, the guide serves as a practical and thoughtful companion. It...
WIDERWORTE is a feminist glossary that explores the intersections of work, care, and structural inequality for women*. The 220-page publication combines typographic design, critical research, and reflection making visible what is often left unsaid. Created by designer Lisa Nikelowski as part of her Bachelor thesis in Integrated Design at the Köln International School of Design, the glossary addresses the invisible...
The Northern Block’s latest release, Lintel Next, marks a major milestone for the foundry and expands its ambitious “Next” series—joining the likes of Nuber Next, Loew Next (which includes Arabic and Devanagari scripts), and Nurom Next. A reimagining of the original Lintel—first recognized for its appearance in Mafia III—this new version draws inspiration from the modernist philosophy of Finnish architect...
Mark your calendars—on September 27–28, 2025, Pavillon-Presse invites you to Weimar for the 12th Walbaum Wochenende, a two-day conference dedicated to exploring the evolving relationship between visual communication and design standards. With a full program of talks and a hands-on workshop, this year’s theme—Standards, Inclusion, Legibility—promises timely insights and critical debate. In design, norms and standards can be powerful tools....
For 25 years, the Typographische Gesellschaft Austria (tga) has been fully dedicated to the craft—now it’s time to celebrate that legacy with an equally bold and brilliant event. From Thursday, August 28 to Sunday, August 31, 2025, the tga invites designers, thinkers, and typophiles to the Jubiläums-Symposion, a four-day deep dive into type, design, and discourse. Since its founding in...
The question of the nature of time is one of the most fascinating and at the same time most puzzling questions that mankind has always grappled with. The natural sciences, social sciences and humanities have each developed different theories on the nature of time and there seems to be no single answer as to what it actually is—time. Time seems...
