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Shogo Ota – Seattle Host City Poster

Illustrator Shogo Ota creates artwork that blends Japanese and Pacific Northwest influences into clean, contemporary compositions. His illustrations often celebrate landscapes, movement, and storytelling through bold graphic forms and thoughtful details. For the official FIFA World Cup 2026™ Seattle Host City Poster, Ota captures the city's waterfront, mountains, forests, and passionate soccer culture in a design that reflects Seattle's unique identity and welcoming spirit.

About Tarik Talk

Brazilian artist and host Tarik Mendes is the creator of Tarik Talk, a podcast and visual series dedicated to exploring the global art world through conversations with artists, curators, dealers, and creative voices across disciplines. With more than 200 episodes spanning 53 seasons, Tarik Talk has been filmed across more than 10 countries, offering an inside look into museums, galleries, studios, and cultural institutions around the world.

Through thoughtful interviews and on-location coverage, Tarik explores the ways art connects people, ideas, and communities. While rooted in contemporary art, the series also expands into conversations with guests from music, acting, journalism, and other creative industries, creating a broader dialogue around culture and creative life.

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