Ben Wiseman, Illustrator, London

Description

This is a Variety magazine cover featuring a stylized rendering of the Eiffel Tower with Olympic rings encircling it, set against a navy blue backdrop sprinkled with white stars. The Eiffel Tower is rendered in shades of gray with visible line work. The Olympic rings are depicted in traditional colors—blue, yellow, white, green, and red—and appear to be floating around the tower. The magazine's name, 'Variety,' is prominently displayed at the top in a bold white font. Below the title, text reads 'Starry Nights' and 'NBCUniversal banks on celebrities and spectacle to bring big crowds to the Paris Olympics.' The cover's palette is cool, with contrasting light and dark elements creating depth and visual interest.