Stefano Marra is an Italian illustrator and visual artist whose work is inspired by Mediterranean culture and everyday life in Southern Italy.

Through editorial, commercial and personal projects, he creates images that blend contemporary illustration, graphic design and visual storytelling, drawing references from basketball culture, music, cinema, vintage advertising and street typography.

Over the years he has collaborated with international newspapers, publishers and brands including Campari Soda, Einaudi, Shiseido, Lavazza, Sammontana, Borotalco and Bolton Group.

Alongside commissioned work, he develops personal visual research focused on collective memory, southern imagery and contemporary Italian culture.

He has his own creative agency: nju:design

You can follow Stefano on instagram

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He’s represented in Italy by Opera