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was born in Denmark in 1994. Following her bachelor’s degree at the Kolding Designskole (DK), she studied comics and graphic storytelling under Anke Feuchtenberger at the Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (HAW). After several smaller publications in magazines, self-published editions or publications within the context of exhibitions, Kaja Mayer completed her Master’s degree with her book project „Was drängst Du denn so wunderlich, Mein Herz?“ which will be released by Rotopol in the fall.
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was born in Brilon, Germany, in 1982. On this day, it snowed. Her artistic practice merges painting and graphic storytelling. Moki studied Fine Arts at the Hochschule für Bildende Künste in Hamburg and her paintings and multi-media work are shown in galleries and exhibitions across the globe. Among her publications are art books and comics, including regular contributions for anthologies like “Spring”. Her comics, of which many are set in fantastical-surreal landscapes, often make use of unusual narrative techniques including the lack of conventional panels and page limits. Moki lives and works in Berlin.
is an artist and writer who works across installation, drawing, and publishing. After two longer stays in Algiers, their poetic travel report “Lichtpause” was published by Rotopol in 2017. In 2019, Nino Bulling’s book „Bruchlinien: Drei Episoden zum NSU“ was published by Spector Books. Bulling’s first fictional comic book „Firebugs“ was originally released in 2022 as part of their contribution to documenta fifteen in Kassel, alongside an exhibition and extensive public program revolving around trans and queer strategies in graphic publishing. Their most recent publication to date is the anthology „Cutes: Collected Queer and Trans Comics“, co-edited with Nour Hifaoui and Joseph Kai of Samandal collective. Nino Bulling lives and works in Berlin.
is a trained graphic designer and mainly illustrates books for children and adolescents. As a comic book author, he made a name for himself with the humorous adventures of Bob the postman from space and received several awards for his comic series. His work, which is stylistically in the tradition of Ligne Claire, is often described as thoughtful and is full of characters with strong personalities. As an illustrator, he works for clients in the cultural and advertising sectors. Born in Rimouski, he now lives in Quebec, Canada.
was born in 1988 and grew up in Siberia. She has studied in St. Petersburg, Paris and Berlin and now works as journalist and photographer. She works with refugees and on various international projects.
lives and works as a cartoonist in Düsseldorf. Since the publication of her groundbreaking “Ambient Comics” with Rotopol, she has published many further books. These include the emotional examination of the inner life of “Stones”, the hateful love letter “I Hate You – You Just Don’t Know It Yet” and her meditation on fear in “Paniktotem”. Her latest book, “Doing the Work” is dedicated to the struggles of everyday existence. Nadine Redlich’s cartoons and comics can be found in various media including the New York Times, DIE ZEIT, Süddeutsche Zeitung, Frieze Magazine, Le Monde and the Elbphilharmonie Magazine.
is originally from a small town in Saxony, who someone used to say about »is good for hiking if you are old«. Over the years he published many short stories, mostly about »supporting actors« of the wonderful story of life. In 2015, his first Graphic Novel »Plus Minus Null« was released, a book about self-reflection and lethargy. It became finalist of the »Comicbuchpreis der Berthold Leibinger Stiftung« the same year. He works and lives in Kassel.
is an artist and illustrator with a special preference for quiet and epic worlds.