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Lily Kong Shares Optimistic Approach to Art and Nature at Nicer Tuesdays London

artist · 2026-08-18

During the July Nicer Tuesdays event in London, illustrator Lily Kong spoke about the optimistic potential of illustration in tackling challenging subjects at EartH (Evolutionary Arts Hackney). She highlighted how illustration can serve as a means for self-exploration through research and a connection with nature. Organized by It's Nice That, the event showcased Kong's perspective on art as a way to navigate one’s environment. Commercial sponsors included El Rayo Tequila and Love Corn. Upcoming autumn events will feature creatives such as Mother Design and Joanna Blémont in London, The New Company in Los Angeles, and Mona Chalabi in New York. Additionally, there were interviews with Joe Lycett and profiles on Yuna Akabane and Gary Grimes. The new Nicer Tuesdays platform offers access to over 580 talks.

Key facts

  • Lily Kong, an illustrator and artist, spoke at Nicer Tuesdays in London in July 2018.
  • She discussed how illustration can bring lightness to serious problems.
  • She emphasized self-discovery through research, nature, practice, and experimentation.
  • The event took place at EartH (Evolutionary Arts Hackney).
  • Nicer Tuesdays is organized by It's Nice That.
  • Sponsors included El Rayo Tequila and Love Corn.
  • Upcoming Nicer Tuesdays events in September feature creatives in London, Los Angeles, and New York.
  • The new Nicer Tuesdays platform offers over 580 talks and 26 hours of content.
  • The article was written by the It's Nice That team.
  • Special thanks were given to EartH as the venue.

Entities

Artists

  • Lily Kong
  • Joanna Blémont
  • Arielle Bobb-Willis
  • Bill Rebholz
  • Mona Chalabi
  • Arsh Raziuddin
  • Tala Schlossberg
  • Joe Lycett
  • Yuna Akabane
  • Gary Grimes

Institutions

  • It's Nice That
  • Nicer Tuesdays
  • EartH (Evolutionary Arts Hackney)
  • El Rayo Tequila
  • Love Corn
  • Mother Design
  • Foam Magazine
  • Studio Kiln
  • The New Company
  • ilovecreatives
  • Special Offer
  • Acrylicize

Locations

  • London, United Kingdom
  • Los Angeles, United States
  • New York, United States
  • Hackney, United Kingdom

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