The 30 artists represented in the exhibition are not only often role models for each other, they are also role models for their readers and aspiring illustrators. 14 of them will be present at the reception and will be introduced by the curators Katharina Erben and Lilian Pithan in short talks: Steven Appleby, Natalia Batista, Karolina Chyzewska, Sheree Domingo, Aisha Franz, Lisa Frühbeis, Helena Janečić, Ilki Kocer, Ulli Lust, Katharina Röser, Liv Strömquist, Burcu Türker, Birgit Weyhe and Barbara Yelin.