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YEN brings you an exhibition and book featuring 120 of the most exciting female graphic artists and illustrators in the world.

Your favourite annual ALL-GIRL art book, CURVY - created by the team behind YEN MAGAZINE - has been kicking up a creative storm since 2003 and we are now thrilled to unveil the fantastic 6th edition.  

Buy CURVY 6 here

CURVY remains an international favourite amongst lovers of art and supporters of female artists. For the past 5 years the book has featured 100 of the most exciting female graphic designers and illustrators from over 20 countries around the world.  In 2009 we've gone even further - featuring 120 artists from 39 countries; what was once curvy, is now getting even curvier..

CURVY is a must for anyone passionate about graphic art and illustration that wants to be inspired by a new generation of outstanding female creative talent. Produced by YEN magazine - CURVY kicks off April 2 in Sydney & consists of a cool limited edition book, an exhibition of an amazing new guard of female artists and a national event tour.

To see the final artist listing for CURVY 2009 click here.


ORDERING CURVY BOOKS

Buy CURVY 1 here New! (Very limited copies now available see below)
Buy CURVY 2 here (SOLD OUT)
Buy CURVY 3 here (SOLD OUT)
Buy CURVY 4 here (SOLD OUT)
Buy CURVY 5 here (Very limited copies available)
Buy CURVY 6 here

NEW! The CURVY 'Pink Pack'

CURVY 1 & 6 have been produced as sister issues - formatted to sit together as a matched set of two books. Both all-pink issues have double gate fold covers (front and back cover) with the blind embossed logo on the front cover and look amazing as a pair.  For a limited time we are offering these 2 issues together as a Pink Pack  while stocks last at a special 2 book rate.  Head here to process your order and to find out prices for your region.

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2009 SYDNEY Launch:
Thursday April 2nd
Mori Gallery 168 Day Street Sydney





















> Stay tuned for CURVY launches in other cities coming soon.

ORDERING CURVY BOOKS

Buy CURVY 1 here
Buy CURVY 2 here (SOLD OUT)
Buy CURVY 3 here (SOLD OUT)
Buy CURVY 4 here (SOLD OUT)
Buy CURVY 5 here (Very limited copies available)
Buy CURVY 6 here

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UPDATE: We're currently putting together the SYDNEY CURVY event and are calling for volunteers to help out .  The date of the launch event is Thursday April 2nd from 8pm-11pm. If you'd like to roll up your sleeves with the CURVY team this year please drop us an email for more info.  There are special CURVY thankyous for being involved and we'd love to have you part of the team!

++ Final artists for CURVY 2009 have been selected and all artists who submitted will be contacted via email. With the volume of entries this year it's taking a bit longer than expected so please stay tuned!

To see the final artist listing for CURVY 2009 click here.

Submissions are now CLOSED.

Submission Guidelines: (CLOSED)

For consideration in the first round, please send a maximum of 3 JPGs of your work via email to curvy@ptmg.com.au

+ Total file size of the email (including your 3 pieces) not to exceed 1mb
+ Do not send multiple emails with multiple files.  Pls send 1 email with 3 files maximum.
+ Please do not send links to your work - you must send files.
+ Please include your full name and contact details with your submission [address (including country), phone number and email].
+ When naming each file, use the naming system 'First Name Last Name_1' First Name Last name_2' First name last Name_3'

DEADLINES:

Round Two Deadline: Round Two is now closed - sorry no submissions will be considered after this date.

Round One Deadline: 20/2/2009 - Round One is now closed.

In the event you are selected for the shortlist you will be contacted by the organisers and hi res versions of your work will be requested.

Good luck!


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CURVY 5 (2008)




Order the CURVY 5 book here ( for deliveries in April )

Some of the amazing artists taking part in 2008 include:

Maria Vittoria Benatti-Italy / Kukula-Israel / Kat Von D-USA / Fontaine Anderson-AU / Eleanor Yap-AU / Amy Sol-USA / Susan Belle-USA / Courtney Brims-AU / Betsy Walton-USA / Kelly Smith-AU / Arlene Rieneke-Singapore / Kareena Zerefos-AU / Evi O-AU / Irana Douer-Argentina / Rebecca Orszag-AU / Miné Jonker - South Africa / Eleanor Yap-AU / Fontaine Anderson-AU + MORE

Latest CURVY tour 2008 IMAGES


> Main exhibition room Sydney from book stand


> Front door


> The Sharpie room


> Budding young hooligan




> YEN Art Director Michelle Hendriks & friend


> Thirsty work



> CURVY peeps + more Sharpie shenanigans


> Melbourne launch


> Blonde Venus art setup


> Thanks to V Raw for your support.


>More CURVY friends

Stay tuned - more CURVY images coming soon.

Order the CURVY 5 book here ( for deliveries in April )

> sketchel x CURVY:

As a new part to CURVY for 2008-check out the exhibition of one of a kind all-girl CURVY sketchels thanks to our collaboration with Jeremyville - each are available for $150 featuring:

Alice Chan-HK / Alexis Mackenzie-US / Nadia Hunt-NZ / Fumi Nakamura-US / Sandra Whitman-US / Siloette-US / Nohemi Dicuru-Venezuela / Karen Ingram-US / Kate Sutton-UK / Anneli Olander-Sweden / Adrienne Benitez-US / Snaggs-US / Smitten by Stephanie-AU / Aya Kakeda-US / Mademoiselle Bulle-France / Elena Gallen-Barcelona / Liz Lorini-US / Kika-Switzerland / Mimi-AU / Xxzilla-AU + MORE TBC !!



Exhibition Dates:

Sydney

Mori Gallery 168 Day Street Sydney
Launch: Thursday April 3 (8-11pm)
Public: Friday April 4-Sun April 6 (10am-5pm)

Brisbane

The Outpost & Blonde Venus -5a Winn St, Fortitude Valley
Launch: Wednesday April 9 (8-11pm)
Public: Thursday April 10- Sunday April 13 (11am-5pm)

Melbourne

Schwipe Don’t Come Gallery -Level 2/314 little Collins St, Melbourne
Launch: Thursday April 17 (6-9pm)
Public: Friday April 18 - Sunday May 3 (10am-5pm)

Auckland details coming soon.

CURVY 2008 ID image by Maria Vittoria Benatti.

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Special thanks to V Raw for your support.

+ Thanks to our media partners.

Triple J
MTV
Design is Kinky
Semi Permananent
Don't Panic
Lifelounge
Pedestrian

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ORDERING CURVY BOOKS

Buy CURVY 1 here
Buy CURVY 2 here (SOLD OUT)
Buy CURVY 3 here (SOLD OUT)
Buy CURVY 4 here (SOLD OUT)
Buy CURVY 5 here (Very limited copies available)

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CURVY 4 (2007).

Some artists that took part in 2007 included Fafi, Audrey Kawasaki (below), Amy Davis, Ju Ju’s Delivery, Maureen Gubia, Amy Sol and many others.




FAFI JOINED THE CURVY TOUR 2007

As a major part of the 2007 event, notorious French street artist Fafi came to Australia and painted live at CURVY Sydney and Melbourne. As part of the event Fafi has also produced a series of three limited edition prints all hand signed and numbered. A total of 50 of each print has been produced and is available for purchase via the YEN site - however be quick as not many are left.


Fafi in her Sydney installation (CURVY 2004)


Fafi Sydney installation close-up (CURVY 2004)


Linited edition Fafi prints (SOLD OUT)



+ Prints are unframed & produced on a high quality matte art card - 85cm (w) X 110cm(h).
+ Each print is priced at AU$300 including delivery to one address in Australia.
+ For international orders additional delivery fees apply.

+ Sorry - Fafi prints have sold out.



Fafi-cam (CURVY 2004)


Mink Sweeney, Imogen Barron (YEN Fashion Director) and Tess McGraw (CURVY 2004)


Billie Shennen and YEN ed Kristy Bradley (CURVY 2004)

More images of CURVY Sydney, Melbourne and Gold Coast now at the YEN MySpace. Stay tuned for details on CURVY Perth, Adelaide, Auckland, Shanghai & LA - coming soon.