Jonathan Blezard is an illustrator, visual culture strategist, and multidisciplinary creative whose work bridges illustration, graphic design, publishing, spatial identity, and cultural storytelling.

Graduating from La Cambre in Brussels with both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Graphic Design and Illustration, Jonathan developed an artistic practice deeply rooted in visual culture, symbolism, and narrative construction.

After early experiences in Portugal working in book design and concept development, he moved to Beirut, where he spent seven years collaborating with leading institutions and companies on high-end graphic and architectural projects, including Solidere and major developments in Saudi Arabia such as Wadi Qortuba and the Golden Tower.

Alongside his professional practice, Jonathan taught for six years at the Académie Libanaise des Beaux-Arts (ALBA) in Beirut, delivering courses in drawing and design for architecture and fashion students. Passionate about artistic transmission and education, he has also taught internationally at institutions including the National College of Arts (NCA) in Lahore and École Duperré in Paris.

His work extends beyond illustration into ceramics, object design, publishing, event creation, spatial identity, and artistic direction. Through collaborations with institutions including Hermès, the European Union, Institut Pasteur, and the Red Cross, Jonathan has developed multidisciplinary creative projects where cultural sensitivity and visual storytelling play a central role.

As an illustrator, his work has appeared in international publications including The New York Times, The Guardian, Le Monde, and Libération.

Jonathan is also the author and illustrator of several children’s books published by French publishing houses including Hélium and Actes Sud.

Deeply passionate about the Arab world, Jonathan has spent more than fifteen years traveling across the region from Lebanon, Jordan, and Egypt to the Maghreb and the Arabian Peninsula continuously drawing inspiration from its history, symbolism, craftsmanship, landscapes, and visual cultures.