The New York Times Book Review - Sublimation

Illustration for a book review on the science fiction book, 'Sublimation' by Isabel Kim, in The New York Times. Published in May 2026.
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Illustration pour la critique du livre de science-fiction 'Sublimation' d'Isabel J. Kim dans le New York Times. Article publié en mai 2026.

Valentin Pavageau

The New York Times Book Review - Sublimation

  • Client

    The New York Times

  • Year

    2026

  • Roles

    Illustrateur

  • Team

    Matthew Dorfman (Direction Artistique)

Valentin Pavageau

Represented by sensoart

Valentin Pavageau is a French illustrator and digital artist currently based in Brussels. His work blends traditional illustration techniques with digital collage, focusing on psychedelic and surreal scenes in which cut-out protagonists are often out of scale with their surroundings. Drawing from diverse sources of inspiration — from op-art and psychedelia to symbolism and vintage aesthetics, his visuals evoke a mesmerizing sense of both vertigo and balance. Valentin uses vivid color schemes, rich gradients, as well as hypnotic black-and-white patterns, bringing them all together through minimalist compositions that accentuate the power of each image.

Brands

The New York Times, The New Republic, Universal Music, Stones Throw Records, ARTE, Initial Gentleman, Museum Of Future Experiences

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