World Illustration Awards 2016

The World Illustration Awards at Somerset House, London, is one of the most prestigious celebrations of contemporary illustration globally. The World Illustration Awards at Somerset House, London, is one of the most prestigious celebrations of contemporary illustration globally. Held in partnership with the Association of Illustrators (AOI), the 2016 edition showcased talent from across the world, drawing entries from thousands of illustrators spanning numerous countries and disciplines. The awards recognize work across a wide range of categories, including advertising, books, editorial, and self-initiated projects, reflecting the extraordinary breadth and diversity of modern illustration practice. The illustrators who entered and were recognized at the 2016 World Illustration Awards represented a remarkably diverse global community of artists, each bringing their own unique visual language and perspective to their work. From seasoned professionals with decades of experience to fresh graduates making their first major mark on the industry, the breadth of talent on display was extraordinary. These were artists who worked across wildly different styles — from intricate hand-drawn pen-and-ink work to bold digital compositions, from delicate watercolor narratives to striking graphic design-influenced imagery, demonstrating that illustration, as a discipline, defies any single definition or aesthetic.