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Barry Blitt

April 10, 2024

Barry Blitt (born April 30, 1958 in Côte Saint-Luc, Quebec) is a Canadian-born American cartoonist and illustrator, best known for his New Yorker covers and as a regular contributor to the op-ed page of The New York Times. Blitt creates his works in traditional pen and ink, as well as watercolors.

Barry Blitt
Born (1958-04-30) April 30, 1958 (age 65)
Côte Saint-Luc, Quebec, Canada
EducationOntario College of Art and Design
Known forIllustrator, cartoonist
SpouseAngie Silverstein

Early life and education edit

Blitt grew up in Côte Saint-Luc, Quebec, a municipality on the Island of Montreal.[1] The artist's first publication credit came at age 16: a series of drawings in the Philadelphia Flyers 1974 yearbook.[2] He graduated from The Ontario College of Art and Design in 1982[3] and moved to the US in 1989.[4]

Work edit

Blitt first began drawing political cartoons at the Toronto Magazine. He worked for ten years at Entertainment Weekly drawing half-page celebrity cartoons.[3]

In 1993 Blitt began contributing to The New Yorker,[5][6] Blitt's illustration work has also been featured by publications such as Vanity Fair,[7] Rolling Stone, The Atlantic and others.[8]

The artist is also well known for illustrating Frank Rich's Sunday op-ed column in The New York Times.[8] Regarding that work, Rich is quoted as saying, "It's a long-distance collaboration – me in New York City, Barry in Connecticut – but one of the most satisfying I've had in my career."[2]

Many of Blitt's New Yorker covers have been finalists for the Cover of the Year from the American Society of Magazine Editors, including, in 2008, Narrow Stance and I'll Get It!,First Anniversary in 2010, and The Book of Life in 2012.[5]

Blitt is also credited with animation design by Saturday Night Live[9] Since 2018, Blitt has been designing the program covers for Hunter Theater Project's productions, beginning with Richard Nelson's translation of Anton Chekhov's Uncle Vanya.

Awards and honors edit

Blitt won the 2020 Pulitzer Prize for editorial cartoons "for his watercolor style and gentle caricatures of the personalities and policies that come from the Trump White House."[10][6]

Other awards and honors Blitt has received include:

Controversy edit

Blitt's 2008 New Yorker cover depicting Michelle and Barack Obama standing in the Oval Office was labeled "tasteless and offensive" by Obama campaign spokesman Bill Burton. A campaign spokesman for Senator John McCain also condemned the art.[13] In the cover art, Obama is shown wearing traditional Muslim clothes, including sandals, robe, and turban. His wife Michelle is shown dressed in camouflage, combat boots and has an assault rifle over her shoulder. Behind them, an American flag is burning in the fireplace.[14] Titled The Politics of Fear, the cover satirized the rumors about Obama and his wife as he ran for the presidency.[15]

The controversial art was covered by numerous media outlets, including the Los Angeles Times,[16] PBS,[13] the Houston Chronicle,[17] and others. In defense of the art, Eric Bates of Rolling Stone was quoted as saying, "I don't think it (The New Yorker) crossed the line. I would question whether there's much of a line to be crossed. I think their intent was clear, but I think it's clear from the response that a lot of people didn't get the joke."[13] The New York Times called it the most memorable image of the 2008 presidential campaign, and Françoise Mouly, the Art Editor of the New Yorker, said she was "extremely proud" of the piece.[18] Regarding the controversy, Blitt was quoted as saying "Anytime I produce a cover, I always regret it afterward".[19]

The cover art was parodied later the same year by Entertainment Weekly, with a photograph by Jake Chessum featuring Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert.[20]

In spite of the controversy and condemnation by the Obama campaign, after taking office President Barack Obama chose one of Blitt's New Yorker covers to hang in the White House. The cover depicts the President picking the family dog at the same time as he is vetting candidates for his national security cabinet.[4] Additionally, President Obama requested and received a signed New Yorker cover by the artist, which depicts the President walking on water.[21]

Bibliography edit

  • Blitt, Barry (June 29, 2015). "Paint by number". Sketchbook. The New Yorker. 91 (18): 43.
  • — (2017). Blitt. New York: Riverhead Books.
  • — (September 21, 2020). "Starting work on the Joe Biden Presidential Library". Sketchbook. The New Yorker. 96 (28): 40.
  • — (August 22, 2022). "Saul Goodman takes on his sleaziest client yet". Sketchbook. The New Yorker. 98 (25): 21.
Children's book illustrator
  • Kloske, Geoffrey & Barry Blitt (2005). Once upon a time, the end : asleep in 60 seconds. New York: Atheneum Books for Young Readers.
  • The 39 Apartments of Ludwig Van Beethoven by Jonah Winter, Schwartz & Wade (2006)
  • What's the Weather Inside? by Karma Wilson, Simon & Schuster (2009)
  • The Adventures of Mark Twain by Huckleberry Finn by Robert Burleigh, Simon & Schuster (2011)
  • George Washington's Birthday (a mostly true tale) by Margaret McNamara, Random House (2012)
  • The Founding Fathers!Those Horse-Ridin', Fiddle-Playin', Book-Readin', Gun-Totin' Gentlemen Who Started America by Jonah Winter Simon & Schuster (2015)
Book illustrator
  • Baby's First Tattoo: A Memory Book for Modern Parents by Jim Mullen, Simon & Schuster (2002)
  • Peculiar Questions and Practical Answers by the New York Public Library, St. Martin's Griffin (2019)
Magazine covers

Personal life edit

Blitt currently resides in Connecticut[8] His younger brother, Ricky Blitt, is a screenwriter, based in West Hollywood.[1]

Blitt is married to Angie Silverstein.

References edit

  1. ^ a b Owen, Rob (April 19, 2010). "Love for Penguins behind city's setting for 'Romantically Challenged'". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved November 8, 2010.
  2. ^ a b c Ashley Walters (2009). "Ryerson Review of Journalism". Archived from the original on June 28, 2013.
  3. ^ a b "Canadian Barry Blitt wins a Pulitzer for his New Yorker illustrations". Retrieved May 18, 2020.
  4. ^ a b Wendy Carlson. "Town Vibe: Cover Boy". Retrieved May 20, 2013.
  5. ^ a b . Archived from the original on March 30, 2013. Retrieved May 10, 2013.
  6. ^ a b Mouly, Françoise (May 18, 2020). "Barry Blitt's "Natural Ability"". The New Yorker. Retrieved May 18, 2020.
  7. ^ "Vanity Fair Contributors". Retrieved May 10, 2013.
  8. ^ a b c d "Art Directors Club". Retrieved May 23, 2013.
  9. ^ "IMDb – Barry Blitt". Retrieved May 10, 2013.
  10. ^ "Here are the winners of the 2020 Pulitzer Prizes". Poynter. May 4, 2020. Retrieved May 18, 2020.
  11. ^ "The Les Underwood Award". The Adverrtsing & Design Club of Canada. Retrieved November 18, 2016.
  12. ^ . Archived from the original on October 29, 2018. Retrieved May 24, 2013.
  13. ^ a b c . July 14, 2008. Archived from the original on January 18, 2014. Retrieved August 24, 2017.
  14. ^ Sklar, Rachel (July 21, 2008). "Huffington Post".
  15. ^ Badeaux, Guy (July 9, 2012). "New Yorker cartoonist Barry Blitt". Bado's Blog. Retrieved November 2, 2014.
  16. ^ "Los Angeles Times". Retrieved May 10, 2013.
  17. ^ FELDMAN, CLAUDIA (July 14, 2008). "Obama cover illustration becomes a cover story: Obama, McCain campaigns condemn New Yorker's attempt at satire". Houston Chronicle.
  18. ^ Korte, Travis (September 6, 2011). "Francoise Mouly Discusses The Cultural Impact New Yorker Cartoons". Huffington Post.
  19. ^ "NPR Books". February 20, 2012.
  20. ^ Gary Susman (September 25, 2008). "'Entertainment Weekly Pop watch".
  21. ^ Josh Klenert (June 27, 2010). . Archived from the original on March 16, 2013. Retrieved May 24, 2013.

External links edit

  • Official website
  • Artist's Personal Blog at Drawger
  • Artist's Interview with Terry Gross

April 10, 2024
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Barry Blitt born April 30 1958 in Cote Saint Luc Quebec is a Canadian born American cartoonist and illustrator best known for his New Yorker covers and as a regular contributor to the op ed page of The New York Times Blitt creates his works in traditional pen and ink as well as watercolors Barry BlittBorn 1958 04 30 April 30 1958 age 65 Cote Saint Luc Quebec CanadaEducationOntario College of Art and DesignKnown forIllustrator cartoonistSpouseAngie Silverstein Contents 1 Early life and education 2 Work 3 Awards and honors 4 Controversy 5 Bibliography 6 Personal life 7 References 8 External linksEarly life and education editBlitt grew up in Cote Saint Luc Quebec a municipality on the Island of Montreal 1 The artist s first publication credit came at age 16 a series of drawings in the Philadelphia Flyers 1974 yearbook 2 He graduated from The Ontario College of Art and Design in 1982 3 and moved to the US in 1989 4 Work editBlitt first began drawing political cartoons at the Toronto Magazine He worked for ten years at Entertainment Weekly drawing half page celebrity cartoons 3 In 1993 Blitt began contributing to The New Yorker 5 6 Blitt s illustration work has also been featured by publications such as Vanity Fair 7 Rolling Stone The Atlantic and others 8 The artist is also well known for illustrating Frank Rich s Sunday op ed column in The New York Times 8 Regarding that work Rich is quoted as saying It s a long distance collaboration me in New York City Barry in Connecticut but one of the most satisfying I ve had in my career 2 Many of Blitt s New Yorker covers have been finalists for the Cover of the Year from the American Society of Magazine Editors including in 2008 Narrow Stance and I ll Get It First Anniversary in 2010 and The Book of Life in 2012 5 Blitt is also credited with animation design by Saturday Night Live 9 Since 2018 Blitt has been designing the program covers for Hunter Theater Project s productions beginning with Richard Nelson s translation of Anton Chekhov s Uncle Vanya Awards and honors editBlitt won the 2020 Pulitzer Prize for editorial cartoons for his watercolor style and gentle caricatures of the personalities and policies that come from the Trump White House 10 6 Other awards and honors Blitt has received include Les Usherwood Lifetime Achievement Award 2016 11 Cover of the Year for Deluged published by The New Yorker awarded by The American Society of Magazine Editors 2006 12 Art Directors Club Hall of Fame 2012 8 Work showcased at the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge Massachusetts the Royal Ontario Museum and the Museum of American Illustration in New York 2 Controversy editBlitt s 2008 New Yorker cover depicting Michelle and Barack Obama standing in the Oval Office was labeled tasteless and offensive by Obama campaign spokesman Bill Burton A campaign spokesman for Senator John McCain also condemned the art 13 In the cover art Obama is shown wearing traditional Muslim clothes including sandals robe and turban His wife Michelle is shown dressed in camouflage combat boots and has an assault rifle over her shoulder Behind them an American flag is burning in the fireplace 14 Titled The Politics of Fear the cover satirized the rumors about Obama and his wife as he ran for the presidency 15 The controversial art was covered by numerous media outlets including the Los Angeles Times 16 PBS 13 the Houston Chronicle 17 and others In defense of the art Eric Bates of Rolling Stone was quoted as saying I don t think it The New Yorker crossed the line I would question whether there s much of a line to be crossed I think their intent was clear but I think it s clear from the response that a lot of people didn t get the joke 13 The New York Times called it the most memorable image of the 2008 presidential campaign and Francoise Mouly the Art Editor of the New Yorker said she was extremely proud of the piece 18 Regarding the controversy Blitt was quoted as saying Anytime I produce a cover I always regret it afterward 19 The cover art was parodied later the same year by Entertainment Weekly with a photograph by Jake Chessum featuring Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert 20 In spite of the controversy and condemnation by the Obama campaign after taking office President Barack Obama chose one of Blitt s New Yorker covers to hang in the White House The cover depicts the President picking the family dog at the same time as he is vetting candidates for his national security cabinet 4 Additionally President Obama requested and received a signed New Yorker cover by the artist which depicts the President walking on water 21 Bibliography editThis list is incomplete you can help by adding missing items May 2019 Blitt Barry June 29 2015 Paint by number Sketchbook The New Yorker 91 18 43 2017 Blitt New York Riverhead Books September 21 2020 Starting work on the Joe Biden Presidential Library Sketchbook The New Yorker 96 28 40 August 22 2022 Saul Goodman takes on his sleaziest client yet Sketchbook The New Yorker 98 25 21 Children s book illustratorKloske Geoffrey amp Barry Blitt 2005 Once upon a time the end asleep in 60 seconds New York Atheneum Books for Young Readers The 39 Apartments of Ludwig Van Beethoven by Jonah Winter Schwartz amp Wade 2006 What s the Weather Inside by Karma Wilson Simon amp Schuster 2009 The Adventures of Mark Twain by Huckleberry Finn by Robert Burleigh Simon amp Schuster 2011 George Washington s Birthday a mostly true tale by Margaret McNamara Random House 2012 The Founding Fathers Those Horse Ridin Fiddle Playin Book Readin Gun Totin Gentlemen Who Started America by Jonah Winter Simon amp Schuster 2015 Book illustratorBaby s First Tattoo A Memory Book for Modern Parents by Jim Mullen Simon amp Schuster 2002 Peculiar Questions and Practical Answers by the New York Public Library St Martin s Griffin 2019 Magazine coversMouly Francoise 2012 Blown covers New York Abrams Personal life editBlitt currently resides in Connecticut 8 His younger brother Ricky Blitt is a screenwriter based in West Hollywood 1 Blitt is married to Angie Silverstein References edit a b Owen Rob April 19 2010 Love for Penguins behind city s setting for Romantically Challenged Pittsburgh Post Gazette Retrieved November 8 2010 a b c Ashley Walters 2009 Ryerson Review of Journalism Archived from the original on June 28 2013 a b Canadian Barry Blitt wins a Pulitzer for his New Yorker illustrations Retrieved May 18 2020 a b Wendy Carlson Town Vibe Cover Boy Retrieved May 20 2013 a b New Yorker Contributors Archived from the original on March 30 2013 Retrieved May 10 2013 a b Mouly Francoise May 18 2020 Barry Blitt s Natural Ability The New Yorker Retrieved May 18 2020 Vanity Fair Contributors Retrieved May 10 2013 a b c d Art Directors Club Retrieved May 23 2013 IMDb Barry Blitt Retrieved May 10 2013 Here are the winners of the 2020 Pulitzer Prizes Poynter May 4 2020 Retrieved May 18 2020 The Les Underwood Award The Adverrtsing amp Design Club of Canada Retrieved November 18 2016 American Society of Magazine Editors 2006 winners finalists Archived from the original on October 29 2018 Retrieved May 24 2013 a b c PBS Newshour July 14 2008 Archived from the original on January 18 2014 Retrieved August 24 2017 Sklar Rachel July 21 2008 Huffington Post Badeaux Guy July 9 2012 New Yorker cartoonist Barry Blitt Bado s Blog Retrieved November 2 2014 Los Angeles Times Retrieved May 10 2013 FELDMAN CLAUDIA July 14 2008 Obama cover illustration becomes a cover story Obama McCain campaigns condemn New Yorker s attempt at satire Houston Chronicle Korte Travis September 6 2011 Francoise Mouly Discusses The Cultural Impact New Yorker Cartoons Huffington Post NPR Books February 20 2012 Gary Susman September 25 2008 Entertainment Weekly Pop watch Josh Klenert June 27 2010 Society of Publication Designers Archived from the original on March 16 2013 Retrieved May 24 2013 External links editOfficial website Artist s Personal Blog at Drawger Artist s Interview with Terry Gross Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Barry Blitt amp oldid 1186921049, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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