Ricardo Cavolo (Salamanca, 1982) is, furthermore, one of the most international Spanish illustrators. He has exhibited in galleries such as Mad is Mad and Espacio Valverde in Madrid, Atomica Gallery (London) and Ãâ! Galeria (Porto), and has participated in art fairs like JustMadrid. But his turning point came when Cirque Du Soleil chose him to work on one of their artistic projects in Spain in 2010.
He has also worked for AIGA (American Institute of Graphic Arts) and on record covers and sleeves for labels like Gran Derby Records and BOA Music. As an illustrator he has published with publishing houses such as SM, Periférica, Lunwerg, LÃÂmina (Italy) and Madriguera (Peru).
He has published several books, like ââ¬ËCocina Indieââ¬â¢ y ââ¬ËCocina Popââ¬â¢ together with the journalist Mario Suárez. He has his own graphic novel, ââ¬ËEl desorganismo de Daniel Johnstonââ¬â¢, and also his very own music enciclopedia of ââ¬Ë100 artists I couldnââ¬â¢t live withoutââ¬â¢.
In 2012 he received the award for best cover from the magazine Yorokobu, and in 2013 and 2014 he was one of the artists invited to the Urban Trends Festival Festival of Madrid, MULAFEST. He has also worked on publicity campaigns for brands such as Nike, Converse, Dockers, Levi's..., as well as working with Futbol Club Barcelona and has created murals for Urban Outfitters, Cirque du Soleil and Montreal Airport.