BolognaBookPlus to host illustration and design forum in London

BolognaBookPlus is hosting its first illustration and design forum on 23rd January 2024, at the Groucho Club in London. 

The forum is part of the overall Bologna Grand Tour, which sees the Bologna brand travel to Frankfurt, New York, New Delhi and other locations. It comprises panels and portfolio reviews, with the aim of offering "inspiration as well as a behind-the-scenes view" for those interested and starting out in design and illustration in trade publishing.

Jacks Thomas, guest director of BolognaBookPlus, said: "It is a pleasure to build on the Bologna brand here in London and to give a platform to incredible UK talent while introducing the design professionals of tomorrow."

The forum is curated in partnership with the training institution Mimaster Illustrazione (Milan), Jon Gray and Jack Smyth. 

Giacomo Benelli from Mimaster Illustrazione added: "The visual dictionary of AI is potentially limitless but we will examine the crucial – and creative — part played by humans in this new world. We are excited to explore the creative potential of human error, physical randomness and algorithmic precision during this first forum in London."