“I followed my daimon.”

That’s how Carlo Stanga describes the path that led him from drawing as a child…
…to becoming one of the world’s most distinctive city illustrators.

Before his keynote at MBF 2025, we asked him what drives his work.
And the answers? Surprising. Insightful. Personal.

→ He’s inspired by the cities he lives in – Berlin, Milan, New York.
→ He starts every piece by hand, then moves to digital.
→ He believes the best creativity comes when you don’t follow trends.

And when asked what book shaped his thinking?
Italo Calvino’s “Invisible Cities””. Of course.

This isn’t just a talk about art. It’s about what happens when you stay true to your own creative voice.