Alfred Freddy Krupa is a Croatian painter and book illustrator, born on June 14, 1971, in Karlovac, Croatia. He graduated from the University of Zagreb Academy of Fine Arts in 1995. Krupa is known for his New Ink Art Manifesto published in 1996 and his significant contribution to the Western New Ink Art movement. He has received several awards, including the Order of Danica Hrvatska in 2023 and The City of Karlovac Award in 2023. His works have been featured in exhibitions, prizes, and publications around the world.