Anthony Burrill

Anthony Burrill is a graphic artist renowned for his ability to distill ideas into simple yet striking forms. Combining analogue craft with bold, optimistic messages, his work communicates with clarity and impact. Burrill frequently collaborates with forward-thinking practitioners across music, architecture, curation, education, and beyond, extending the possibilities of his chosen medium, letterpress printing, into new and ambitious directions.

At the heart of his practice lies a belief in the power of words, gentle humour, and straightforward communication. His distinctive style is shaped by an enduring passion for creativity without boundaries, a commitment to simplicity, and a natural curiosity about people and the world around him.

Burrill’s work is represented in the permanent collections of the V&A and The Design Museum in London, the Cooper Hewitt in New York, and has been exhibited internationally at institutions including the Royal Academy in London, the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, the Triennale in Milan, and the Stedelijk Museum in Breda.

He has spoken at leading design conferences across Europe, North America, and Asia—including London, Berlin, Barcelona, Vienna, Toronto, Mumbai, Seoul, and Bangkok—and has led creative workshops in cities such as São Paulo, Detroit, Nairobi, and Venice.

Born in Littleborough, Lancashire, Burrill studied Graphic Design at Leeds Polytechnic before completing an MA at the Royal College of Art in London. He now lives and works in Rye, East Sussex.