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About

Karsten Petrat is an illustrator and artist based in Toronto, Canada. His artwork is known for its conceptual compositions and use of bold colors and geometric shapes. His distinctive approach blends minimalism with strong visual storytelling, creating pieces that are both striking and intellectually engaging.

With a focus on clarity and narrative depth, Karsten distills complex ideas into simple yet powerful imagery, balancing abstraction with meaning. His work has appeared in major publications worldwide and has been recognized by American Illustration, the Society of Illustrators, and 3×3 Magazine, among others.

Studies

  • Diplom-Grafikdesigner – Visuelle Kommunikation
    (M.A.) Prof. Girst & Prof. Felten, 2007
  • Academy of Fine Arts, Stuttgart, Germany
  • Academy of Fine Arts, Nuremberg, Germany

Client List

  • Government of Germany
  • New York Times
  • LA Times
  • MIT Technology Review
  • MIT Technology Review
  • Die Zeit
  • Neue Zürcher Zeitung
  • Time Magazine
  • Stern
  • Dutch Uncle
  • Süddeutsche Zeitung Magazin
  • Wired Magazine
  • Psychologie Heute
  • Norddeutscher Rundfunk
  • Maisonneuve
  • Literary Review of Canada
  • Patek Phillip
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