Pictoplasma Berlin Festival (April 9-10, 2010)

PRESS: The Pictoplasma Berlin Festival brings together an international scene of artists, directors, designers and agencies, offering a unique forum for all those working with - or simply loving - the visualisation and application of contemporary character design. Whether illustration, animation, graphic design, urban vinyl, street or fine art - the emphasis is not on the limits of style or format, but on the shared dedication to explore character-driven aesthetics. The lively exchange between the various disciplines highlights the importance of characters in contemporary visual culture.

The Pictoplasma Berlin Festival happens between 9th to 10th April 2010. This festival of contemporary character design and art features screenings, presentations and lectures (Speakers include: Ree Treweek, Peter De Seve, Ville Savimaa, MYMO, Jeremy Dower, Fluorescent Hill and more). Do check out http://berlin.festival.pictoplasma.com for further event and registration details.

Shown up top is a teaser-video from Pictoplasma's 2nd "Characters in Motion" DVD release, which you can see in higher-res here, and purchase the DVD here. Personally speaking, the concept of "character design" (and all it's incumbent intents) will only evolve and eventually engulf the planet, moreso than it already has! And events such as this really, really piques my interest.

9. + 10. April 2010
Kino Babylon Berlin:Mitte
Rosa-Luxemburg-Str. 30
10178 Berlin / Germany