Cartoon characters float above the New York City skyline, with bold text promoting the 12th Pictoplasma NYC Character Creativity Conference, Sept 17-18, 2016. The Pictoplasma-NY-2026-square-banner and website link are displayed at the bottom. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Pictoplasma Storms Back to NYC: September 17-18

In its 12th NYC edition, Pictoplasma presents a dense 2-day celebration of character creativity, full of fresh inspiration, cutting-edge artist talks and presentations, and curated animation screenings. [Watch]

Pictoplasma Character Culture Takes Over Berlin, May 7-10

In its 22nd edition, Pictoplasma, the world’s leading conference on contemporary character-driven creativity sets its focus on story: How can characters act as narrative devices that shape emotion, identity, and meaning – beyond affect, empathy, or cuteness? [Watch]

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Pictoplasma NYC Marks Its 11th Edition – Sept 25–26

Berlin’s world-renowned character design conference returns to New York for its 11th edition on September 25–26, at the SVA Theatre. Expect two days of talks, screenings, and discussions shaped by new technologies and visual culture. [Watch]

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Copenhagen! Pictoplasma is Coming June 21!

Pictoplasma x CPH presents a one-day gathering of visionary artists, animators, and creatives for an inspiring afternoon of lectures, discussions, and screenings celebrating contemporary character design and storytelling! [Watch]

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Pictoplasma’s Character Madness Hits NYC September 19-20, 2024

The 10th Pictoplasma NYC Conference on Contemporary Character Design and Art invades Manhattan September 19-20 at the SVA Theatre on West 23rd Street with a stellar line up of speakers, plus workshops, screenings, and portfolio reviews. [Watch]

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Pictoplasma Berlin 2024 is Sold Out! But Fear Not, You Can Still Catch the Online Live Broadcast

This year we’re broadcasting all 2024 conference lectures and screenings (May 2–4) as a real-time online stream – for you to enjoy from the comfort of your couch. [Watch]