The History of The New Yorker: A Conversation with Liza Donnelly and Michael Maslin
February 13 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$10.00 – $15.00
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The History of The New Yorker: A Conversation with Liza Donnelly and Michael Maslin
Join us for an evening with New Yorker cartoonists and writers Liza Donnelly and Michael Maslin as they discuss the rich history of The New Yorker, a magazine that has shaped humor, art, and culture for a century!
This year, the Society proudly celebrates The New Yorker’s 100 year anniversary with the exhibit Drawn from The New Yorker: A Centennial Celebration, curated by Liza Donnelly. Drawing from artwork in the exhibit, Donnelly and Maslin will share their unique perspectives on the magazine’s evolution. Together, they’ll discuss the bold vision of founders Harold Ross and Jane Grant, the artistry of early contributors like Rea Irvin, and the magazine’s transformation into a cultural touchstone through its distinctive cartoons and iconic covers.
This conversation is a must for fans of The New Yorker, art enthusiasts, and anyone curious about the interplay of humor, creativity, and history.Â
About the speakers:Â
Liza Donnelly is a New Yorker cartoonist and writer of 46 years, author of Very Funny Ladies: The New Yorker’s Women Cartoonists. She is producing and directing the forthcoming documentary about New Yorker cartoonists, Women Laughing. She writes a newsletter of politics and humor called Seeing Things.
Michael Maslin is a New Yorker cartoonist of 48 years, and writer. He is the author of Peter Arno: The Mad, Mad World of The New Yorker’s Greatest Cartoonist, and daily writes the blog Inkspill, all about New Yorker cartoonists, past and present.
