We invite you to a special evening with acclaimed Italian illustrator and cartoonist MANUELE FIOR, in conversation with Emiliano Ponzi.
Together, they will explore Fior’s artistic journey, his creative process, and the stories behind his most celebrated works, including the official poster for the 82nd Venice International Film Festival 2025.
A unique chance to meet two of the most important voices in Italian contemporary illustration.
After the talk, Manuele Fior and Emiliano Ponzi will remain with us for dinner — a rare opportunity to share stories, reflections, and conversation around the table.
Reserve your place on Resy to be part of this special evening.
Much to the delight of his admirers, fine art prints will also be available, which Manuele Fior will be able to sign and dedicate.
Evento organizzato in collaborazione con l'Istituto Italiano Di Cultura di New York.
MANUELE FIOR is a graphic novelist and illustrator whose hand-drawn works engage millions of readers. His warm and memorable style has led to projects across publishing markets, and his work is sought out by leading magazines and book publishers throughout Europe and the United States. Originally educated as an architect, Manuele is known for an extraordinary technical and artistic versatility. Always pushing his technique further, in 2018 he made his first animated short film. His graphic novels are published in English by Fantagraphics and have been translated in more than 15 languages.
In 2025 the Venice Film Festival has chosen his artwork for the official poster of the event.
With his books he won alle the most prestigious awards: the Fauve d’or at the Angoulême festival, the Micheluzzi award at Napoli Comicon, the Gran Guinigi and Yellow Kid at Lucca Comics and Games, the Inkpot award at San Diego Comic-Con, the Romics d’oro at Romics Festival.
EMILIANO PONZI is one of Italy’s most renowned illustrators, known for his bold, conceptual style and striking use of color and geometry. His work has appeared in The New York Times, The New Yorker, Le Monde, and La Repubblica, as well as in campaigns for Louis Vuitton, Armani, and MoMA. He has illustrated several award-winning books and is widely recognized as a leading voice in contemporary illustration.
