Inook, creators of The Anooki artwork at River of Light 2026.
The artists, Moetu Batlle and David Passegand, met at their design school in Paris and then teamed up in 2000 to launch Inook, their digital design studio. For 20 years, Moetu & David have been creating innovative, creative, and agile interactive projects for companies, brands, products, and institutions seeking a strong identity.
At the same time, they created the Anooki, two characters inspired by the Inuit, who are funny, endearing, and cheeky, and who would become the focus of their creative exploration. The Anooki embody values of friendship, community, mutual aid, camaraderie, and love. They spread good cheer, melt the hearts of adults, and fascinate children. They are also true ambassadors for the environment. They address climate change with lightheartedness and poetry, making these critical issues accessible to everyone.
Since 2012, the artist duo has been creating sound-and-light shows and exhibitions of monumental statues in urban spaces: Dubai, Osaka, Singapore, Kyiv, Toruń, Lyon, Hong Kong, Doha, Taiwan, Shanghai, Geneva, Zagreb, Bucharest, Zurich, Beijing, Grand Rapids (Michigan)… Anooki transforms cities around the world into spaces for play and freedom. In 2025, Anooki made its debut in art galleries. Resin and bronze statues and printed artworks now find their way into our homes.
Connect with Moetu Batlle & David Passegand:
Instagram @anooki_
Facebook @anooki
anooki.com
