Taking their seats at the roundtable are Czech, Spanish, and Argentine artists who present significant and compelling reflections on pressing contemporary issues through their comics and graphic novels, essentially offering critiques in illustrations.

In today’s world, it is essential to narrow the gap between the realm of science and society, enabling the sharing of scientific knowledge with a broad audience.

An informal and fun meeting for everyone who likes to draw. The rules of the tournament are simple – draw the funniest, prettiest or weirdest thing possible within two minutes on the given topic. The audience votes for the advancing artist. Fun that everyone can participate in. Musical accompaniment and moderation will be provided by Alyssa Dillard.

Every year, around four hundred young adults leave children’s homes. More than half end up on the streets, in the depths of drug addiction, or in a prison cell. Let’s change that!

What is it like to translate a drawing from paper onto a twenty-meter wall? How does one work with such a scale, and what happens if it rains during the painting process?

Publishers, illustrators, and artists behind some of this year’s most beautiful titles will introduce their latest works and give you a glimpse behind the scenes of their creation.

Creators and publishers will introduce five outstanding new releases among illustrated books and comics for adults.

Three distinctive personalities of Czech comics will present their latest works.

They are worn by tramps, music fans, or they can be used to cover a hole or a stain on clothing.

LUSTR Talks evenings offer a chance for personal encounters with creators you may have been following for a long time, or perhaps you’re just discovering them. Through short presentations, the most intriguing illustrators and comic artists from around the world will introduce their work. There will also be an opportunity for questions from the audience. Come meet Lukáš from the duo Tomski&Polanski, Petra Mikolášková, Patrik Antczak, Alžběta Zemanová, Mikuláš Kalný, and the animators from the Panika crew, who have brought this year’s visuals to life.