Lehel Kovács is an internationally acclaimed illustrator based in Budapest. His vibrant, humorous, and nostalgic style evokes both retro aesthetics and the playfulness of pop art. Born in Transylvania, he has lived and worked in Budapest since the age of sixteen. Since 2007, he has been creating illustrations for some of the world’s leading publications – including The New York Times, The New Yorker, and Rolling Stone magazine – while his clients also include the Sydney Opera House and the AS Monaco football team. His works combine hand-drawing with digital painting. Budapest continues to be a source of inspiration for him, while his childhood memories and the distinctive qualities of Eastern European visual culture also reflected throughout his illustrations.
