FREISTIL has been accompanying the renaissance of illustration for nearly 20 years and offers illustrators a high-quality platform. It showcases illustrative diversity and power, scouts new talents and presents the latest work of the stars of the scene. FREISTIL raises issues and addresses the topics that affect the scene. It also serves as the starting block for a number of illustrators’ careers. And for some art directors, FREISTIL saves the day: It’s where they’re guaranteed to find the look they want.

Raban Ruddigkeit: “Three years after the last issue, we will release FREISTIL 7 in fall 2020 featuring the best illustrators in the business and thrilling essays on the role of illustration in the media and communication sector and the role of the illustrator in an ever-changing society.”

THE JURY – to ensure a professional selection of illustrators, this year’s jury consists of: Esra Gülmen, Frank Höhne and Joni Majer. The editorial office, i.e. the jury, editor and publishing...