Stephanie Leal – Houston Host City Poster
Houston-based illustrator and designer Stephanie Leal creates colorful, imaginative artwork inspired by science, exploration, culture, and community. Her playful visual style combines bold illustration with thoughtful storytelling, often highlighting themes of curiosity, innovation, and optimism. Her work reflects Houston's creative energy and its unique role as a center for science, technology, and cultural diversity.
For the FIFA World Cup 2026™, Leal designed the official Houston Host City Poster, featuring an astronaut balancing a soccer ball above the city skyline as a tribute to Houston's connection to NASA and space exploration. The artwork celebrates the city's innovation, diversity, and passion for football while welcoming fans from around the world.
About Tarik Talk
Brazilian artist and host Tarik Mendes is the creator of Tarik Talk, a podcast and visual series dedicated to exploring the global art world through conversations with artists, curators, dealers, and creative voices across disciplines. With more than 200 episodes spanning 53 seasons, Tarik Talk has been filmed across over 10 countries, offering an inside look into museums, galleries, studios, and cultural institutions around the world.
Through thoughtful interviews and on-location coverage, Tarik explores the ways art connects people, ideas, and communities. While rooted in contemporary art, the series also expands into conversations with guests from music, acting, journalism, and other creative industries, creating a broader dialogue around culture and creative life.
Follow @tariktalk for episode highlights, guest features, and behind-the-scenes moments, and @tarikmendes for Tarik's latest adventures, travels, and artistic projects.
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