Aimilios Galipis aka Banned . was born in Australia in 1990 and lives in Edessa, Greece, where he comes from. He studied Graphic Design at the AKTO College and is carrying on his studies at the Middlesex University. He has taken part in exhibitions as well as contests where he has won significant international distinctions. At the moment he works as a freelancer experimenting with graphics and different techniques. Check out more of his work at his portfolio.
Maria Papaefstathiou is a Greek visual designer, poster artist and editor based in Athens, with over 30 years of experience in graphic design. She is the founder and editor of Graphic Art News, an international platform showcasing inspiring work in graphic design, typography, illustration and visual arts since 2010. Her creative work explores socially engaged poster design and portraiture, celebrating cultural figures from Greece, Jamaica and beyond. In 2011, she co-founded the International Reggae Poster Contest with Jamaican creative activist Michael “Freestylee” Thompson, connecting designers worldwide through art, music and social awareness.
