Soon after graduating from the Art Academy in Stuttgart, Thomas Fuchs moved to New York City. From there, he worked for 15 years as a freelance artist and illustrator for publications such as The New York Times, The New Yorker, Rolling Stone, as well as German media such as FAZ, Wirtschaftswoche and many more. Thomas has received several awards for his work, including a gold medal from the Society of Illustrators. In 2012, he moved to Berlin, where he now lives and works.