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Inside the mind of Tolkien illustrator John Howe

John Howe opened a studio in a medieval Swiss museum with an exhibition of 270 works, inviting visitors to watch him create and explore his Tolkien-inspired art.

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John Howe, the illustrator who brought J. R. R. Tolkien's universe to life, is now inviting the world into his mind's eye by setting up his studio in a mediaeval prison-turned-museum in Switzerland.

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John Howe, 68, is known for his interpretation of Tolkien's literary work, which led him to serve as a conceptual artist of the film trilogies of Peter Jackson's "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit".Lover of mythology and legends, the acclaimed illustrator has worked in video games and television series.When he is not working on a film, he will be found in his studio at the "Tower of Fantasy", which will open on Thursday in Neuchatel, in nor…

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John Howe, the illustrator who gave life to the universe of J. R. R. Tolkien, invites the world to look through the eye of his mind by setting up his studio in a medieval prison converted into a museum in Switzerland, reports the AFP agency. The 68-year-old man is known for his interpretation of Tolkien’s literary work, which led him to serve as a conceptual artist of the film trilogies of Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. Lover …

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InsideNoVA.com broke the news in on Monday, December 15, 2025.
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