Kim Mannes-Abbott

Kim Mannes-Abbott is a pioneering digital artist and designer whose early adoption of Quantel’s Paintbox in 1984 helped shape the future of multimedia art. As an undergraduate at Middlesex University, she won the ICA New Contemporaries Competition with a groundbreaking series blending Paintbox and mixed media. In 1987, she developed the iconic graphic language for MTV’s European launch, cementing her influence on a new digital visual culture. Her work has been exhibited internationally and featured on the cover of the iconic Paintboxed! book. Most recently, her digital creations have been shown at Tate Modern and the National Portrait Gallery. Kim is also a multi-award-winning Design and Creative Director and founder of KM/A Liquid Design, where she continues to merge branding, design, and art.

From The Power of The Paintbox, June 2025