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Pictoplasma @pictoplasma.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

End of the month Pictoplasma heads back to London for a full day character creativity conference! Confirmed speaker(s): Plantopia, French creative animation duo perfecting playful camera movements and wide angled perspectives to turn minimalistic moments of life into surreal vignettes.

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Pictoplasma @pictoplasma.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

It's happening! End of October Pictoplasma heads back to London for a full day character creativity conference! Confirmed speaker: director, animator, illustrator and designer AJ Jefferies — master of ridiculously adorable (and dysfunctional) characters. Limited Early Bird tickets now available…

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Pictoplasma @pictoplasma.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

May the Picto Early Bird Season be with you! But which one will it be? And why not both? 🔜 Tickets for PictoLDN go online 🆃🅾🅳🅰🆈 (noon)! 🔜 Tickets for PictoBERLIN go online Oct. 6 (soon)! 🔗 forceful link in bio

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Pictoplasma @pictoplasma.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

In a bold move we uploaded all pre-pandemic PictoTalk recordings from our conferences (2014-2019) to YouTube – now available for free! Why we did it? To onboard the next generation and celebrate the OGs of characterism, please subscribe ↙ and like ↘ youtube.com/@PictoplasmaTV

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Pictoplasma @pictoplasma.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Who's ready to escape? 🔜 Tickets for PictoLDN 2026 go online Monday (noon) 🔜 Tickets for PictoBERLIN 2027 go online Oct. 6 (next week) Let's get out of here – together!

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Pictoplasma @pictoplasma.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

More news: It wouldn’t be “Pictoplasma on Tour” without us heading back to London for another full-day pit stop! Tickets for PictoLDN go online NEXT week, Monday September 28, at noon (GMT), with a special Early Bird offer 👉 pictoplasma.com/london

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Pictoplasma @pictoplasma.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Big news: 2027 Berlin Conference confirmed – early bird tickets go online October 6 ... P̶r̶e̶p̶a̶r̶e̶ ̶f̶o̶r̶ ̶ Return to Pictopia! ⬤⬤ berlin.pictoplasma.com

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Pictoplasma @pictoplasma.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Did you know? PictoTV 📺 = pictoplasma.com/live

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Pictoplasma @pictoplasma.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Only at Picto: Industry + Attendees = ❤️ Pictoplasma NYC connects the big industry players with the attending talent in the audience! This is your opportunity to hook up with leading agencies, production companies, and talent scouts—and they seem very excited… Tickets sold out soon!

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Pictoplasma @pictoplasma.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

PictoNYC coming up soon! Mark September 17+18 in your calendars, secure your seat, and look forward to some of today's most adventurous creators. From underground psychedelia to global brand mascots—this year's stage opens to every practice that gives characters agency. 👉 Ticket link in bio

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Pictoplasma @pictoplasma.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Meet visual artist and director Samuel Jerome Mason joining this year's PictoNYC conference lineup. Sam works across animation, live action, and mixed media, weaving narratives through vast, hand-made dream worlds. His music videos for Mac Miller, The Strokes, or Future Islands.

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Pictoplasma @pictoplasma.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Meet Duo (the internet’s most unhinged mascot – loved, killed and resurrected) and its caretakers, Derek Gieraltowski (Senior Animator) and Shandy Tsai (Senior Creative Producer) of Duolingo 🦉.

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Pictoplasma @pictoplasma.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Meet Kevin Walker, Chief Creative Officer of BUCK, joining this year's PictoNYC conference lineup. Kevin has been at BUCK for over a decade, overseeing a creative team of nearly 50 directors, writers, and thinkers, and pushing forward character-led storytelling—from mascots to global campaigns.

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Pictoplasma @pictoplasma.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Meet Camila Rosa, Brazilian artist joining this year's PictoNYC conference lineup. Camila’s work is defined by vibrant colors, bold compositions, and expressive female figures — and explores themes of identity, diversity, and representation from a contemporary Latin American perspective.

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Pictoplasma @pictoplasma.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Meet Gemma Correll, British illustrator and cartoonist, famed for addressing mental health in a relatable and humorous way, particularly in her recently published bestseller Anxietyland.

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Pictoplasma @pictoplasma.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Meet Sawako Kabuki, Japanese animator / illustrator joining this year's PictoNYC conference lineup. Sawako’s award-winning, hand-drawn animations are a celebration of unpredictable transitions that flow seamlessly between scenes that are unexpected, unapologetic, and full of butts and bodily fluids.

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Pictoplasma @pictoplasma.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Hello New York, let’s talk about art, abstraction, appeal, authorship, and authenticity! See you at this year’s 12th character creativity conference, coming up in exactly 1 month: 📅 September 17+18 📍 SVA THEATRE, 333 West 23rd Street ⬤⬤ nyc.pictoplasma.com

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Pictoplasma @pictoplasma.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Meet Brian Blomerth, Brooklyn-based illustrator, cartoonist, and a veteran of the underground music and arts scene, joining this year's PictoNYC conference lineup. His maximalist, hand-drawn, psychedelic worlds have graced numerous album covers, posters, clothing and his own line of T-shirts.

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Cartoon Brew @cartoonbrew.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Pictoplasma NYC returns September 17-18 with artist talks, animation screenings, portfolio reviews, industry meetups, and a new focus on character-driven storytelling across the creative industries. Program details here: www.cartoonbrew.com/festivals/pi...

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Pictoplasma @pictoplasma.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Meet Frank Ape (and his creator Brandon Sines)! We talked to Brandon about New York’s street art, working across media to explore identity, emotion, and shared social experiences, and the evolving role of the contemporary artist — part storyteller, part activist, and part mythmaker.

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Pictoplasma @pictoplasma.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Meet Karlotta Freier, artist joining this year's PictoNYC conference lineup to present her thoughtfully detailed work, creating pieces that evoke a soothingly mysterious atmosphere for the viewer. Come face to face with the artists behind the characters: 📅 Sept 17+18 👉 Ticket link in bio

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Pictoplasma @pictoplasma.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Meet Spencer Gabor, Brooklyn-based illustrator and animator joining this year's PictoNYC conference lineup.  Among the gray backdrop of the city, Spencer looks for moments of color and joy. His work is built around zany and expressive characters and a love of bright palettes and wonky perspectives.

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Pictoplasma @pictoplasma.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Congratulations to Sarina for temporarily going “offline” and being among the very few to have successfully solved our MissingLink puzzle: 1̶0̶0̶0̶ 999 pieces (one missing)! Now she's one step away from snapping the last piece into position (sending it off today via snail-mail).

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Pictoplasma @pictoplasma.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Announcing the #PictoNYC26 speaker line-up: Brazilian artist and illustrator Camila Rosa explores themes of identity, diversity, and representation from a contemporary Latin American perspective. Join this September’s Character Creativity Conference: ⬤⬤ nyc.pictoplasma.com

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Pictoplasma @pictoplasma.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Picto Code of Conduct: The only toxic masculinity we’ll ever tolerate is if its animated by Kyle Brooks. In fact, in that case, we’ll even welcome it as part of our “official selection” at Pictoplasma NYC’s animation screenings. ⬤⬤ non-toxic tickets > link in bio

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Pictoplasma @pictoplasma.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

It’s not what it looks like: in their animated short “Car Park,” Wzrdlore allow us to spy on the first rendezvous of two secretive strangers. ⬤⬤ Meet as strangers – leave as friends > PictoNYC2026 ticket link in bio

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Pictoplasma @pictoplasma.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Lucas Ansel’s latest animation short “The 12 Inch Pianist” might begin as a bar joke, but quickly escalates into a darkly funny story about self-acceptance, desire, and queer identity. You’re welcome! ⬤⬤ Size does matter > ticket link in bio

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Pictoplasma @pictoplasma.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

You might think you have it all—but do you have what it takes to make your mother proud? Rory Waudby-Tolley’s new film “I Have A” ticks off his entire list of precious Gen Y possessions, inviting you to sing along at Pictoplasma NYC. ⬤⬤ I have a PictoTicket > link in bio

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Pictoplasma @pictoplasma.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

We talked with award-winning British cartoonist Gemma Correll about anxiety, amusement parks, self-portraiture, and the humor of the unbearable. Enjoy the interview on PictoHome — and catch up with Gemma IRL at the #PictoNYC26 conference this September! 🤓 home.pictoplasma.com

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Pictoplasma @pictoplasma.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Night Boots by Pierre-Luc Granjon takes a child, a curious little character, and the audience on a trip through the dark forest. The adventure is best when undertaken together—on a big, illuminated cinema screen, such as at this September’s Pictoplasma NYC! ⬤⬤ Can you see it? ticket > link in bio

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Pictoplasma @pictoplasma.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Limited PictoNYC2026 Early Bird ticket offer ends 𝐒 ⬤⬤ 𝐍 ! Don’t miss out on your 2-day character creativity recharge: 👉 Artist talks, portfolio reviews, industry focus session, animation screenings, and more! 📍 NYC, September 17+18

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Pictoplasma @pictoplasma.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Announcing the #PictoNYC26 conference speaker line-up: Visual artist and director Samuel Jerome Mason is famed for weaving narratives through tactile dream worlds across animation, live action, and mixed media. This is hand-crafted work (no AI!) Early bird tickets sold out soon!

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Pictoplasma @pictoplasma.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

The world needs didactic guidance on how to survive basic everyday life. And Barney Abrahams delivers: educate yourself during Pictoplasma NYC’s animation screenings, featuring “Crossing the Road Guide”. ⬤⬤ Stay safe and get your ticket > link in bio

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Pictoplasma @pictoplasma.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Seeing Mr Legs by Sean Zwan on a big cinema screen during the animation sessions of PictoNYC alone is worth the ticket! ⬤⬤ get your early bird > link in bio

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Pictoplasma @pictoplasma.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

TFW you are trying to enjoy a quiet pint in the pub but a patron and his son seemingly have a problem with your demeanour. Don’t miss Conor Kehelly’s latest masterpiece A Pint of Bitter – on the big screen of PictoNYC2026. ⬤⬤ get your ticket > link in bio

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Pictoplasma @pictoplasma.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Coming of age? Social drama? Fish out of water? We know that animation itself is not a genre—and Andrew Onorato’s animation short Smokedog excels is every drawer. ⬤⬤ get your early bird ticket > link in bio

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Pictoplasma @pictoplasma.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Procedural character creation at its best: “OK Go – Impulse Purchase” by Lucas Zanotto, Will Anderson at #PictoNYC2026! ⬤⬤ get your PictoNYC early bird ticket > link in bio

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Pictoplasma @pictoplasma.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

In the beautifully animated analogy “Kriill – Other I” by Alina Popescu, a young girl offers gifts of devotion to an otherworldly deity, soon escalating into brutal sacrifices of her body. Highly relatable! ⬤⬤ grab your early bird ticket > link in bio

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Pictoplasma @pictoplasma.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Paul brings home a date. It escalates. Thank Rafillo for the weirdest animation you’ll see on a big screen in 2026! ⬤⬤ PictoNYC info & tickets > link in bio

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Pictoplasma @pictoplasma.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

A civil protest, two law enforcement teams, one referee: Un peu plus d'action by Alexis Beaumont is part of the Pictoplasma NYC official animation selection. ⬤⬤ Judge for yourself: info & ticket link in bio

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Pictoplasma @pictoplasma.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Feeling Kinda Different? Expose yourself to Ben Meinhardt’s singing butt – in this wholesome quest to share positivity throughout a mundane world. ⬤⬤ wholesome tickets > link in bio

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Pictoplasma @pictoplasma.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Tag yourself if you have a twin sister that you hate more than anything else in the world. Or even better, join us at PictoNYC2026 and enjoy the cathartic qualities of Choche Hurtado’s Fury on the big cinema screen. ⬤⬤ get tickets (for you and your siblings) > link in bio

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Pictoplasma @pictoplasma.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Can’t wait to see Anat Efrati‘s rhythmic burst of psychedelic story fragments unfold on a big screen at #PictoNYC2026 ⬤⬤ unfold your ticket > link in bio

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Pictoplasma @pictoplasma.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Join the 12th Pictoplasma NYC Conference for a celebration of cutting-edge character design that carries empathy, emotion, and meaning. 👉 Artist talks, portfolio reviews, animation screenings, and more! 📍 NYC, September 17+18 🎟️ Early bird tickets > link in bio

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Pictoplasma @pictoplasma.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Announcing the #PictoNYC26 speaker line-up: Brandon Sines created the character Frank Ape as a mirror to our time and vehicle to explore identity, emotion, and the evolving role of the contemporary artist—part storyteller, part activist, and part myth-maker.

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