How a single drawing can capture the essence of a moment
In short: The New Yorker is famous for its distinctive covers. Art director Françoise Mouly reveals the creative process behind these iconic images and how they cut through today's constant stream of visual information.
In this visual retrospective, Françoise Mouly examines the magazine's history of cover art. She discusses the significance of specific illustrations, such as the black-on-black depiction of the Twin Towers published the week after 9/11, and more recent works like a Russia-influenced version of the magazine's mascot, Eustace Tilley.
Mouly explores how simple drawings can elegantly capture the sensibility of a specific time, providing a powerful counterpoint to the overwhelming torrent of daily imagery.
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