Francesco Ciccolella, born in Salzburg in 1990, is an illustrator, graphic artist, and visual storyteller.

His illustrations have been featured in publications such as The New York Times, The Guardian, The New Yorker, Die Zeit or Der Spiegel, as well as on book covers published by HarperCollins, Planeta, and Hanser. He has collaborated with brands including Apple, Google, and the International Olympic Committee.

Francesco’s illustrations convey meaning, communicate ideas, and tell stories. Renowned for his unique blend of wit and simplicity in form, he has earned prestigious recognition, including a Joseph Binder Award and a silver medal from the Society of Illustrators in New York.

His most recent publications include Between The Lines (2023), an autobiographical visual essay, and Wien (2021), a perennial calendar.

Since graduating from the University of Applied Arts Vienna, he has maintained a practice between commissioned and self-initiated work, developing a distinctive, yet eclectic, visual voice of his own.

He lives in Vienna, Austria.