Obscure and Crazy Artworks by Claudio Parentela

Born in Catanzaro (1962-Italy) where he lives and works, Claudio Parentela is an illustrator, painter, photographer, mail artist, cartoonist, collagist, journalist freelancer. Active since many years in the international contemporary art scene, he has collaborated with many magazines (printed or web) of contemporary art, of literary and of comics in Italy and in the world. His obscure and crazy artworks were present & shown in many exhibitions around the world as well and gained a lot of publicity through them. He has collaborated and he collaborates with many bands of industrial music, noise, experimental & electronic, harsh & death, metal etc. He has also illustrated poems and stories.
Check out more about Claudio Parentela on http://www.claudioparentela.net

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Maria Papaefstathiou

Maria Papaefstathiou is a Greek visual designer, poster artist and editor based in Athens, with over 30 years of experience in graphic design. She is the founder and editor of Graphic Art News, an international platform showcasing inspiring work in graphic design, typography, illustration and visual arts since 2010. Her creative work explores socially engaged poster design and portraiture, celebrating cultural figures from Greece, Jamaica and beyond. In 2011, she co-founded the International Reggae Poster Contest with Jamaican creative activist Michael “Freestylee” Thompson, connecting designers worldwide through art, music and social awareness.