Belgian Graphic Design

We are, by nature, a modest people; we've done little to move our cultural identity beyond the clichés about us. Yet, throughout the history of print and, later, graphic design, we've amassed a formidable body of work: elegant to quirky and playful, edgy and modern to gloriously antiquarian. Here I'll be promoting and archiving historical and current work that is proudly and distinctly Belgian. Enjoy!

Dode Muzikale clown

Dode Muzikale clown by Antoon Herckenrath, 1955

Antoon Herckenrath studied at the Academy in Antwerp and he was influenced early on by van Straten.

Source: Magistraal (PDF)

Menukaart

Menukaart by Leo Marfurt, 1930

Menu card in honor of Alfred & Françoise Vander Elst their 25th professional birthday.

Source: Magistraal (PDF)

Bally

Bally by Charles Rohonyi, 1950

Illustrated publicity for shoe brand Bally. The arrangement of shoes is cool.

Source: stickers ∓ stuff

Fliegmeeting

Fliegmeeting by Antoon Herckenrath, 1934

This work is typical for the artist who was one of the premiere block print artists of this period in Belgium.

Source: William P. Carl

Self portrait

Self portrait by Antoon Herckenrath, 1932

Self portrait of Antoon Herckenrath (1907-1977), a graphic artist from Antwerp.

Source: Magistraal (PDF)

Cat Girl

Cat Girl by Maarten Vandewiele, 2005

Maarten Vandewiele is an llustrator/ comic book artist with residence in Gentbrugge, Belgium.

Source: Maarten Vandenwiele

Broken Hearted Hero

Broken Hearted Hero by Raphael Vicenzi, 2009

Raphael Vicenzi is a self-taught illustrator living in Brussels.

Source: Mydeadpony

1 mei Genk

1 mei Genk by Pieter Van Eenoge, 2008

Pieter Van Eenoge, born in 1976, is a fulltime freelance illustrator and live in Bruges.

Source: Interview with Pieter on previous blog

Holiday Reading

Holiday Reading by Pieter Van Eenoge, 2009

3 little illustrations on “holiday reading” for the Belgian weekly Humo.

Source: Flemish Altruism

Spot Postcard

Spot Postcard by Pieter Van Eenoge, 2010

Pieter Van Eenoge, born in 1976, is a fulltime freelance illustrator and live in Bruges.

Source: Flemish Altruism

Talens

Talens by Ever Meulen, 2005

Ever Meulen (born Eddy Vermeulen on February 12, 1946) is a Belgian illustrator and comic strip artist.

Source: beeldbeeld.be

Imperial Airways

Imperial Airways by Mark Severin, 1936

Mark Fernand Severin (1906 at Ixelles - 1987 at Uccle) was a Belgian-born artist and graphic designer who lived in England for most of his life.

Source: Artnet

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