Friday, April 3, 2026

The New Yorker covers: February 4, 1928

Over the years, there have been many magazines whose covers have featured the work of highly talented artists and illustrators. But probably no magazine has had more varied and memorable covers, over a longer period of time, than The New Yorker, which was founded in 1925.

Gardner Rea
(covers untitled until February 1993)

And now, a few words from . . . A. J. Liebling


I can write better than anybody who can write faster, and I can write faster than anybody who can write better.

"What is art but a way of seeing?" Saul Bellow

"ByWard Market, Ottawa," ca. 1927, Kathleen Moir Morris

Movie Posters, 2025: Two adults, please, and a large popcorn!

Thursday, April 2, 2026

The New Yorker covers: January 19, 2026

The New Yorker has repeatedly rebuked or ridiculed Donald Trump on its covers since at least 2015. Several artists have contributed to the effort, with Barry Blitt seemingly serving as the most frequent go-to guy when the times call for yet another cutting reference.

Barry Blitt
"Guzzler"

And now, a few words from . . . David Letterman


If it wasn't for the coffee, I'd have no identifiable personality whatsover.

"What is art but a way of seeing?" Saul Bellow

"Saint Moritz," 1929, Tamara de Lempicka