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Putting Creative Characters in Context – since 1999

UPCOMING EVENTS CONFERENCE, FESTIVAL, TOUR STOPS

22nd

Pictoplasma
BERLIN

May 7–10, 2026

Over four bustling days, Pictoplasma Berlin investigates the art and impact of adventurous figurative representation across creative genres and cultures. The conference welcomes artists and producers to a transdisciplinary exchange of strategies and ideas, bridging illustration, animation, art, games, story-telling, branded worlds and social media personas – opening its stage to every practice that gives characters agency.

UPCOMING ACADEMY MASTERCLASS 2026

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PICTOPLASMA
ACADEMY

May 1–10, 2026

Pictoplasma brings the experience, knowledge and expertise of its conferences to a new level of inspiration and intensity with a unique series of masterclasses and summer schools. 

CHARACTER HOME ONLINE COMMUNITY

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PICTOPLASMA
HOME

Welcome to our online home for international character designers and creators: share and find character art – all without data mining, algorithm, AI or adds …

PICTO TV 300+ VOD PICTO TALKS & LIVE ONLINE CONFERENCE BROADCASTS

PICTOPLASMA
TV

 

Unlock 24/7 on demand access to a growing archive of 300+ PictoTalks from previous PictoConferences, featuring the Who’s Who of global character design and art, with exclusive new talks added regularly


Now available for only 5,75€ per month (billed annually / or 8€ billed monthly) – you can cancel and renew at any time!

NEW PICTOTALKS:

ISOLINA MINJEONG (US)

Ceramic artist questioning cultural narratives of tradition by intricately weaving together ancient motifs and her expansive world of characters

Jon Burgerman (UK)

New York-based British artist whose works have been acquired by prestigious public collections such as London’s Victoria and Albert Museum and the OÖ-Kultur Museum in Linz, Austria

Lauren Martin (US)

Multi-talented illustrator inspired by the humor and joy that can be found in day-to-day life

… and many more!