Event Details
Tue, February 03, 2026
18:15 – 19:30
VILLA SASSETTI
Villa La Pietra
Via Bolognese, 120
50139 Florence, Italy
Moderated by Shannice Alogaga, BHMF
Tuesday, February 3, 6:15 p.m.
NYU Florence, Via Bolognese 120 (Villa Sassetti)
NYU Florence, Via Bolognese 120 (Villa Sassetti)
Interview with Naokuren: from his debut to his professional career as an Afro-French mangaka, from his first short comic stories to his publication as an illustrator with the fantasy albums of “Cyfandir Chronicles”. We will explore the French market by studying his artistic techniques.
Born in 2000 in France, Naokuren has been passionate about drawing since kindergarten. There, he discovered the world of manga through “Naruto”, which left such a strong impression on him that he wanted to create his own. Inspired by the art of Yusuke Murata, he made three short stories to improve his craft during his art studies. Upon graduation, Naokuren met Tony Valente, who offered him the opportunity to work on a spin-off set of the “Radiant” universe, his first project: “Cyfandir Chronicles”.
In collaboration with Black History Month Florence
Featured Biographies
Naokuren
COMIC - MANGA DESIGNER
Born in 2000 in France, Naokuren has been passionate about drawing since kindergarten. There, he discovered the world of manga through “Naruto”, which left such a strong impression on him that he wanted to create his own. Inspired by the art of Yusuke Murata, he made three short stories to improve his craft during his art studies. Upon graduation, Naokuren met Tony Valente, who offered him the opportunity to work on a spin-off set of the “Radiant” universe, his first project: “Cyfandir Chronicles”