An illustration on a bright yellow background featuring a white jagged speech bubble with the name “Christoph Niemann”. The bubble is surrounded by simple black line drawings of various animals and figures. A small white badge in the top left corner reads “Here 2014”.

Here 2014: Christoph Niemann joins the line-up for June's creative blockbuster!

Words: Lisa Farrell
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Date: 1 May 2014; Work

We are delighted to announce that our keynote speaker for Here 2014 is the wonderful illustrator, graphic artist, and author Christoph Niemann.

As one of the most celebrated creative minds working today, Christoph’s work is sought after by some of the biggest clients and organisations in the world. His illustrations have appeared on covers of The New Yorker, Time, Wired, The New York Times Magazine, American Illustration and since 2008 he has written and illustrated the hugely popular Abstract City column for The New York Times, where he examines all manner of issues relating to contemporary politics, the economy, art and modern life.

A member of the Alliance Graphique Internationale, and with client work for the likes of Google and MOMA in his portfolio, Christoph is a creative from the very top drawer. Add that to a healthy dose of humour and humility and you have one of the most inspiring public speakers we’ve come across – we cannot wait to hear his words of wisdom on the creative process at Here 2014.

Make sure you’re there to see Christoph and the rest of our amazing speakers – get your tickets now!

An illustration on a yellow background shows a skyscraper acting as a fountain pen. The building’s spire touches a notebook, where a person in a checked shirt leans on their hand and watches. Text to the right reads “Abstract City” above the name “Christoph Niemann”. — Above
Christoph Niemann: Cover for *Abstract City*

An illustration for the cover of The New Yorker magazine reads “The New Yorker”. Three people in tuxedos and top hats lounge in a small rowing boat, one holding a cocktail and another smoking a cigar. In the background, a large ship sinks into a blue sea. — Above
Christoph Niemann: Cover for *The New Yorker*

An illustration for the cover of The New Yorker magazine. A dark blue helicopter carries four figures against a blue and yellow gradient sky filled with stars, with the magazine title “The New Yorker” in yellow at the top. — Above
Christoph Niemann: Cover for *The New Yorker*

An illustration of a black and orange Greek vase featuring a figure in a helmet sitting in a chair. They hold a game controller and look at a television screen showing two figures wrestling. Above the vase, the words “The New Yorker” are written in white. — Above
Christoph Niemann: Cover for *The New Yorker*

An illustration of a person wearing a running vest with the number “3” on it. They are emerging from a grey pencil sharpener, crossing a finish line ribbon. Other runners and a city skyline are sketched in the background. — Above
Christoph Niemann: Drawing the New York Marathon – whilst running it!

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