Chiara Ghigliazza is an award-winning freelance illustrator based in Milan, Italy.

She graduated from the Brera Academy of Fine Arts, then specialized in editorial illustration through a Master’s degree at MiMaster in Milan. This academic foundation, rooted in traditional techniques and later evolved into digital mastery, informs her unique visual language. Her practice is characterized by an ongoing dialogue between introspection and a keen observation of the world, conceptual images that translate complex ideas into clean, impactful, and poetic syntheses.

A prominent figure in the international editorial scene, she collaborates with prestigious publications and brands such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Corriere della Sera, and La Repubblica. Her portfolio also includes partnerships with organizations like Sky Arte, I Wonder Pictures, and the FAO. Her talent has been consistently recognized by the international professional community, earning her prestigious accolades such as the Gold Medal at the AOI World Illustration Awards (2017), the Bronze Medal from 3×3 International, and awards from Communication Arts.