World Illustration Awards 2025 Winners Announced, Celebrating Global Visual Storytelling
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Abbey Bamford
A baker's-dozen of insight crammed into one ring.
Summary
The Association of Illustrators and Directory of Illustration have announced the winners of the World Illustration Awards 2025, marking the 50th anniversary of this global showcase. Selected from over 4,700 entries across 85 countries, the awards recognized 20 Category Winners, four Cross-Category winners, and two Overall Winners. The winning projects span diverse applications including editorial commissions and site-specific installations, demonstrating the breadth and impact of contemporary illustration worldwide.
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The global showcase, now in its 50th year, continues to spotlight outstanding talent from every corner of the industry
Projects ranged from editorial commissions to site-specific installations, underlining the award's role as one of the most comprehensive illustration showcases
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