Explore artists, work & more

Welcome to our Explore section. Here you can find all artists ever attending the Playgrounds events categorized by discipline. But you can also browse through our series and articles. You can use the filters to find specific artists and posts. Wander around and enjoy!

ONLINE TAD KICK-OFF: Q&A WITH FEEFAL
best way to get in the mood for TAD2025!
LAST YEAR WAS AMAZING BUT THE NEW YEAR AWAITS WITH NEW ADVENTURES!
last look at 2024
PLAYGROUNDS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL – ON THE ART OF FILMMAKING
GREAT NEWS: YOU CAN NOW APPLY FOR A SPOT IN TAD EINDHOVEN ART MARKET! (CLOSED)
don't miss the chance to have your works seen by thousands of visitors
GAME OVER BREDA GAME WEEK, BUT SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!
a look back at our Breda gaming take-over
OPEN CALL: NEW NEXT TALENTS 2025 (CLOSED)
WHAT’S UP NEXT, CHEYENNE GOUDSWAARD?
discover our next generation of talents
WHAT’S UP NEXT, KHATTAR SHAHEEN?
discover our next generation of talents
WHAT’S UP NEXT, EVA BONNEVITS?
discovering our new generation of talents
WHAT’S UP NEXT, NARJES MOHAMMADI
discovering our new generation of talents
A CHANGE IS GONNA COME BUT ARTISTS AND HUMAN CREATIVITY ARE GETTING READY
In Motion Rotterdam's afterglow
WHAT’S UP NEXT, CHIARA PASTOOR?
discover our next generation of talents
WHAT’S UP NEXT, RENEE SCHRĂ„DER?
discover our new generation of talents
WHAT’S UP NEXT, JILL HEESBEEN?
discover our next generation of talents
LONDON, ARE YOU GETTING YOURSELF IN MOTION?
check out a recap or what we know so far about our line-up
READY YOURSELF FOR IN MOTION ROTTERDAM!
everything we know so far about the line-up
A LOOK BACK AT THE ART DEPARTMENT BERLIN
browse some of our highlights, photos and the official aftermovie
ALENA DUBROVINA
art director
ROB BLISS
concept art and character design
ONE DOWN, T(W)O BERLIN TO GO!
a blast of inspiration and good times during The Art Department Eindhoven
TAD2024 TITLES FEATURED ON STASH!
these beauties created by Form Play receive much deserved recognition
READY, STEADY, TAD!
let the 2024 edition begin!
TAD2024 x PLGR Discord
an extra layer your The Art Department experience
WHAT’S UP NEXT, PAUL STARING?
meet our new generation of talents
WHAT’S UP NEXT, NIEK VERGEER?
MEET OUR NEW GENERATION OF TALENTS
TARANEH KARIMI DESIGNS OUR VERY FIRST DISCORD ART CHALLENGE
and she will be live in the chat on the 6th of March to announce the winners!
ARE YOU KEEPING UP WITH OUR #TADEINDHOVEN LINE-UP?
if not, quick recap of what we know so far!
WHAT’S UP NEXT, NINA RAAIJMAKERS?
MEET OUR NEW GENERATION OF TALENTS
WHAT’S UP NEXT, CONFORM COX?
MEET OUR NEW GENERATION OF TALENTS
WHAT’S UP NEXT, IRMA PENICHE?
MEET OUR NEW GENERATION OF TALENTS
WHAT’S UP NEXT, KANSO OGBOLU?
MEET OUR NEW GENERATION OF TALENTS
WHAT’S UP NEXT, INDAH HIJMANS?
meet our new generation of talents
WHAT’S UP NEXT, TIM EWALTS?
meet our new generation of talents
LISETTE APPELDORN
eye candy showcasing fabulous mask and face cover designs
TAHIR TANIS
sharp and tough concept art vs. breezy holidays vibes designs, this eye candy artist can do both
DANIEL POPPER
mesmerizing eye candy mix of art and nature
CRASH MCCREERY
creature designer, production designer and concept artist
DAVID KARLAK
writer and director
MATTHIAS ZABIEGLY
production lead
NEIL STUBBINGS
motion design and animation studio
MASCHA HALBERSTAD
film director
JAMES BAXTER
animator
DOMINIK MAYER
illustrator
TORSTEN SCHRANK
character designer
TIM EWALTS
filmmaker
IRMA BEATRIZ PENICHE SILVA
animator, illustrator and graphic designer
INDAH HIJMANS
illustrator and animator
CONFORM COX
multidisciplinary artist