About Ilah
Born 1971. Ilah is a Belgian cartoonist, comics artist, illustrator, writer and teacher.
Photograph of Ilah in the Sint-Anna tunnel, or De Voetgangerstunnel, Antwerp. Ilah is the nom-de-plume of Inge Liesbeth Alfonsina Heremans (Leuven, 25 January 1971), a Belgian comic book artist, mainly known for her Cordelia series, a gag-a-day comic about a young woman, which has gained popularity and notoriety for openly but tastefully dealing with themes like sex and masturbation. Ilah is also a prominent illustrator of advertisements for the Antwerp book festival De Boekenbeurs and the bus company De Lijn.
Biography
She studied applied graphics at the LUCA School of Arts in Brussels and then received a master's degree in philosophy from the Catholic University in Leuven. The Cordelia series, which she developed in 1996,
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Ilah?
Belgian cartoonist and comic book author
When was Ilah born?
Ilah was born on 25 January 1971 in Leuven, Perk.
What is Ilah's occupation?
Ilah is a cartoonist, comics artist, illustrator, writer and teacher.
What nationality is Ilah?
Ilah is Belgian.
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