Dick Matena's Iconen

In Dick Matena's Iconen, the Dutch master single-handedly writes and illustrates a series that reimagines classic works of art as sequential comics, each issue a standalone graphic novel. Launched in 2021 by Arboris, this ongoing project showcases Matena's deep reverence for visual storytelling, translating iconic paintings into his own meticulous linework. It matters as a distinctive, personal fusion of fine art and comics by one of the Netherlands' most celebrated cartoonists.