Brian Rea

Stockholm-based artist Brian Rea gained widespread recognition for his minimalistic yet emotionally charged illustrations in The New York Times column “Modern Love”. His creative reach extends to books, magazines, fashion, film, and public installations. Some of his distinguished clients include Apple, Marni, BMW, Penguin Books, The New Yorker, Variety, Süddeutsche Zeitung, Herman Miller, Vanity Fair, Warby Parker, and Google. His drawings and paintings have been exhibited in Paris, New York, Los Angeles, Mexico City, and Barcelona, notably at the Fundació Joan Miró. His most recent solo exhibition titled, "LOVE STORIES," in Seoul was a survey of nearly 200 works spanning 13 years. In addition to his illustrious career as an illustrator and artist, Rea holds the position of Adjunct Associate Professor at Art Center College of Design and is a distinguished member of the Alliance Graphique Internationale. His first authored work, “Death Wins a Goldfish” (Chronicle Books), was nominated for an Eisner Award and secured a television option. His most recent book, Fixing Flamingos, a collaborative effort with Lucienne Brown was published in the autumn of 2023. He currently lives in Sweden with his wife and two sons eating lots of baked goods.