Maria do Rosario Frade x The Economist
10th August 2022
Capturing the themes, trends and topics which typify today’s world is no mean feat – capturing them within one visual is an even more extraordinary task.
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Maria do Rosário Frade was more than capable of the challenge when The Economist commissioned her to create imagery for its latest editorial hub.
In a space dedicated to global current affairs, the Portuguese artist applied her trademark shapes, shades and style to succinctly illustrate today’s talking points – imbuing the publication with her signature surrealism.
Read more about Maria here and don’t forget to check out her Instagram!
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