LAComicsFestival Vol.7 (September 5–7) - Larissa

The LAComicsFestival returns for the 7th consecutive year, turning Larissa into a meeting point for contemporary underground illustration —and beyond! From September 5 to 7, 2025, Mylos tou Pappa will host a three-day celebration dedicated to the arts of comics, illustration, screen printing, animation, music, and street art, always with free admission to all activities. The official artwork was designed by the Festival’s guest, Swedish illustrator Mattias Adolfsson.

This year’s festival, co-organized by the Deputy Mayor of Culture of the Municipality of Larissa, the Comics and Arts Association EtouKou, and the organization Project IppoKampos, is much more than a comics festival. It is a celebration of illustration, cultural expression, and independent creativity —an eclectic experience for all ages, connecting the local with the international and the authentic energy of today’s alternative scene.

THE OFFICIAL GUESTS

Mattias Adolfsson

Swedish illustrator Mattias Adolfsson holds a master’s degree in graphic design and worked for over a decade in computer games and 3D modelling before turning to illustration in 2007. Since then, he has collaborated with globally renowned brands such as the New York Times, the New Yorker, Disney, DreamWorks, Google, IBM, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, Universal, and Warner Brothers, among many others. His drawings have also been featured in original works and books, and he has participated in numerous group exhibitions both in Sweden and abroad.

Taxis

Born in 1983 in Szczecin, Poland, Taxis (Dimitris Trimintzios) studied painting at the Athens School of Fine Arts and began creating graffiti at the age of 14. He was recognized in the comic competition for young talents by the newspaper “9” of Eleftherotypia and has been active as a street artist since 2005. He has won several awards in comic contests and worked as an illustrator for newspapers, magazines, and books. Taxis’ main focus is the human being itself. His artistic signature is recognizable both by the unique way he uses lines in his compositions and by the political elements that can be seen in his works.

During his participation at LAComicsFestival, Taxis will create for the first time in Larissa a large mural, leaving his artistic mark on the city, as he has in others around the world, including Belfast (Ireland), Port de Buc (France), Rabat (Morocco), Szczecin (Poland), Brindisi (Italy), Zaragoza (Spain), Lelystad (Netherlands), and Athens.

Rob Snow

Rob Snow is an award-winning British illustrator with more than 30 years of professional experience. The traditional technique of pencil, ink, and paper remains at the heart of his creative process to this day. Many of his works begin as handmade sketches and are then digitally developed. He taught for 15 years as a lecturer, guiding young creators and sharing his deep knowledge of illustration, visual storytelling, and technique. He has collaborated with well-known companies worldwide, building a portfolio that combines artistic mastery with professional versatility. He currently lives and works in northern Greece.

Noah Bexte

German designer Noah Bexte specializes in 2D and 3D design. He studied communication design and for more than 3 years now has been working as a freelancer, focusing on food packaging and product visualization. At the same time, he conducts creative workshops for children, aiming to cultivate intuitive creative thinking.

THE PROGRAM

Workshops and masterclasses, animation screenings and thematic tributes in collaboration with the Thessaloniki Animation Festival (TAF), tabletop RPG, DJ sets, live performances such as the annual EtK Raps Live featuring Sadomas & DJ Waif (2KG), Andri J Univers, 1x1 Records, and Hikae, as well as screen-printing talks/seminars at the 1st Mini Fest of Screen Printing and Graphic Arts, in collaboration with the groups Wellness Press (Milan), Mow Press Studio (Trikala), and Art & Design (Larissa).

Finally, the city of Larissa will be “filled” with new murals and graffiti, in collaboration with the EtouKrou team and our international guests, transforming the urban landscape into an open-air contemporary art gallery.

Just as in Spanish La Risa means “Laughter”, this September the city of Larissa will once again wear its smile and welcome at the LAComicsFestival artists and visitors, locals and internationals alike, for an unforgettable three-day celebration!

Useful Information

Website: lacf.gr
When: September 5–7, 2025
Where: Mylos tou Pappa, Larissa
How much: Free Admission