TORONTO—Editorial art director Antonio De Luca announced he is leaving The Walrus after five years with the magazine. As founding art director of the general interest publication, De Luca is one of the only remaining staffers from the original masthead. Under his direction, the magazine has won over 25 design awards since it launched in 2003.

Art director Antonio De Luca bids farewell to The Walrus

In a statement released last week, De Luca wasn’t specific about his future plans.

"It has been a rich experience," De Luca said. "We have all contributed as a whole to making this magazine important and award-winning. My departure has nothing to do with anything other than my need to fulfill other creative parts that will only help me aspire to reaching my own human potential. I leave The Walrus knowing there are excellent people here to continue the incredible work we have done thus far." Contact: www.walrusmagazine.com