Art Spiegelman

Itzhak Avraham ben Zeev

American, born Sweden, 1948

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This is an image with a colorful illustration featuring a comic strip and dynamic graphic design. On the right side, there is a comic strip titled "Derby Dugan" with several panels showing colorful characters and various scenarios in vibrant blues, yellows, and greens. On the left side, there is a graphic image of a hat layered in different colors set against a background of multicolored abstract shapes with the word "CRASH!" at the bottom. The artwork combines comic storytelling with bold, abstract elements for a lively visual experience.
Art Spiegelman, Derby Dugan (verso), 1997, color lithograph on folded Rives BFK buff paper, Gift of the Collectors Committee, 2011.7.1.b

Derby Dugan (verso)

Art Spiegelman · 1997 · color lithograph on folded Rives BFK buff paper ·  Accession ID  2011.7.1.b

The image depicts various elongated and bulbous shapes creating an abstract composition. A cylindrical figure with a circular face and a small top hat is central, a yellow lightning bolt cuts across the sky, papers flutter above, and a man resembling Rodin's "The Thinker" sits in contemplation. The figures are in a green and gray color palette in a surreal landscape.
Art Spiegelman, Lead Pipe Sunday #2 (recto), 1997, color lithograph on folded Rives BFK buff paper, Gift of the Collectors Committee, 2011.7.1.a

Lead Pipe Sunday #2 (recto)

Art Spiegelman · 1997 · color lithograph on folded Rives BFK buff paper ·  Accession ID  2011.7.1.a

Various Artists, Art Spiegelman, Bill Griffith, Robert Crumb, Jim Osborne, Jay Lynch, Willy Murphy, Spain Rodriguez, Paul Krassner, Kim Deitch, Jay Kinney, Gilbert Shelton, Justin Green, Harrison Cady, S. Clay Wilson, Bill Fowler, Curt McDowell, Michael McMillan, Aline Kominsky, George Kucher, Robert Armstrong, Diane Noomin, Victor Moscoso, The Print Mint, Inc., Arcade, The Comics Revue #1, 1975, 44-page paperback bound volume with black and white half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper and cover in full color, Gift of William and Abigail Gerdts, 2014.126.9

Arcade, The Comics Revue #1

Various Artists, Art Spiegelman, Bill Griffith, Robert Crumb, Jim Osborne, Jay Lynch, Willy Murphy, Spain Rodriguez, Paul Krassner, Kim Deitch, Jay Kinney, Gilbert Shelton, Justin Green, Harrison Cady, S. Clay Wilson, Bill Fowler, Curt McDowell, Michael McMillan, Aline Kominsky, George Kucher, Robert Armstrong, Diane Noomin, Victor Moscoso, The Print Mint, Inc. · 1975 · 44-page paperback bound volume with black and white half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper and cover in full color ·  Accession ID  2014.126.9

This is a drawing of a comic-style social scene in a bar setting. The image features a group of cartoon-like characters engaged in conversation, displaying various expressions ranging from disinterest to relief. Speech bubbles capture snippets of their dialogues. The vibrant use of color emphasizes the playful yet critical nature of the illustration, and the bar is decorated with ornate lamps and tropical plants, contributing to a lively and retro atmosphere. The cover's design, including the bold title "Young Lust," suggests themes of love, relationships, and humor, all packaged in a comic-book format.
Various Artists, Nancy Griffith, Jay Kinney, Justin Green, Roger Brand, Kim Deitch, Art Spiegelman, Bill Griffith, Diane Noomin, Ned Sonntag, Spain Rodriguez, Robert Crumb, The Print Mint, Inc., Young Lust #4, 1974, 36-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations in full color on wove paper, Gift of William and Abigail Gerdts, 2014.126.165

Young Lust #4

Various Artists, Nancy Griffith, Jay Kinney, Justin Green, Roger Brand, Kim Deitch, Art Spiegelman, Bill Griffith, Diane Noomin, Ned Sonntag, Spain Rodriguez, Robert Crumb, The Print Mint, Inc. · 1974 · 36-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations in full color on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2014.126.165

This is a drawing of a comic book cover with various panels depicting exaggerated and humorous scenarios. The image features the title "Bijou Funnies" prominently at the top in large red letters against a yellow background. Below the title, there are three comic panels showcasing a consistent theme of expressive dramatics and satire. The first panel shows a cloaked figure wielding a dagger near a frightened character. The second panel depicts a quirky character lecturing another on ecological issues while the other character reacts with surprise. The third panel presents a humorous situation involving a recognized silhouette character from comics. The style is bold and cartoonish, with strong outlines and vivid colors adding to the retro comic appeal.
Various Artists, Jay Lynch, Art Spiegelman, Robert Crumb, Skip Williamson, Evert Geradts, Justin Green, Daniel Clyne, Kitchen Sink Enterprises, Bijou Funnies #7, published 1972, 36-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations black and white on wove paper and cover in full color, Gift of William and Abigail Gerdts, 2014.126.21

Bijou Funnies #7

Various Artists, Jay Lynch, Art Spiegelman, Robert Crumb, Skip Williamson, Evert Geradts, Justin Green, Daniel Clyne, Kitchen Sink Enterprises · published 1972 · 36-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations black and white on wove paper and cover in full color ·  Accession ID  2014.126.21

This is a drawing of a comic book cover. The cover features bold, colorful cartoon illustrations with exaggerated features and expressions. The main scene shows a man with a cigarette in his mouth embracing a woman with bright yellow hair and a red dress. The woman is holding a green toy-like gun while the man holds a folder or document. In the background, a guard in a blue uniform is yawning. The cover is designed with vibrant colors and bold outlines. It contains speech bubbles with phrases such as "Yer a lifesaver, doll..." and "Wotta man!" The title reads "Don Dohler's Projunior," and there are various text elements and embellishments typical of comic book covers.
Various Artists, Jay Lynch, Joe Pilati, Robert Crumb, S. Clay Wilson, Evert Geradts, Jay Kinney, Art Spiegelman, Justin Green, Jim Mitchell, Trina Robbins, Peter Loft, Peter Poplaski, Ned Sonntag, Denis Kitchen, Dave Dozier, Wendell Pugh, Dave L. Herring, Bruce Walthers, Dale Kuipers, Skip Williamson, Joel Beck, Bill Griffith, Don Dohler, Kitchen Sink Enterprises, Projunior, 1972, paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in full color, Gift of William and Abigail Gerdts, 2014.126.100

Projunior

Various Artists, Jay Lynch, Joe Pilati, Robert Crumb, S. Clay Wilson, Evert Geradts, Jay Kinney, Art Spiegelman, Justin Green, Jim Mitchell, Trina Robbins, Peter Loft, Peter Poplaski, Ned Sonntag, Denis Kitchen, Dave Dozier, Wendell Pugh, Dave L. Herring, Bruce Walthers, Dale Kuipers, Skip Williamson, Joel Beck, Bill Griffith, Don Dohler, Kitchen Sink Enterprises · 1972 · paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in full color ·  Accession ID  2014.126.100

Various Artists, Robert Crumb, Justin Green, Art Spiegelman, Shary Flenniken, Jay Lynch, Michael McMillan, Bill Griffith, Jim Osborne, Apex Novelties, Funny Aminals, 1972, paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in full color, Gift of William and Abigail Gerdts, 2014.126.54

Funny Aminals

Various Artists, Robert Crumb, Justin Green, Art Spiegelman, Shary Flenniken, Jay Lynch, Michael McMillan, Bill Griffith, Jim Osborne, Apex Novelties · 1972 · paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in full color ·  Accession ID  2014.126.54

The image features a comic book cover with two characters depicted in a classic style. The male character has dark blue hair, sharp facial features, and wears a green suit with a polka-dot tie featuring a pin-up illustration. The female character has light brown hair, wears blue and purple earrings, and a purple and black polka-dot outfit. The background shows a blue sky with a city skyline and the title "Young Lust" in bold red and yellow. The cover includes dramatic dialogue in a speech bubble and mentions that this is an "adult material" comic.
Various Artists, Bill Griffith, Art Spiegelman, Jay Kinney, Company and Sons, Young Lust #1, 1971, 32-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations in black on wove paper and cover in full color, Gift of William and Abigail Gerdts, 2014.126.162

Young Lust #1

Various Artists, Bill Griffith, Art Spiegelman, Jay Kinney, Company and Sons · 1971 · 32-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations in black on wove paper and cover in full color ·  Accession ID  2014.126.162

This is a drawing of a comic book cover scene. The cover reads "REAL PULP COMICS," with the issue priced at fifty cents and labeled for adults only. At the center of the illustration, a woman in a green bikini is depicted floating or falling in a dynamic pose across an alien landscape or outer space setting. Her legs are extended towards the viewer, suggesting movement. Above her, a spacecraft hovers, with a cartoonish creature visible in one of the windows. The surface below her features unusual terrain with vegetation or rock formations, and to the right, a small octopod-like creature is present. The color palette is bold, with vibrant blues and reds indicating a dramatic environment in line with the pulp theme.
Various Artists, Roger Brand, Art Spiegelman, Kim Deitch, Ron White, S. Clay Wilson, Joel Beck, Leslie Cabarga, The Print Mint, Inc., Real Pulp Comics #1, 1971, 36-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in full color, Gift of William and Abigail Gerdts, 2014.126.104

Real Pulp Comics #1

Various Artists, Roger Brand, Art Spiegelman, Kim Deitch, Ron White, S. Clay Wilson, Joel Beck, Leslie Cabarga, The Print Mint, Inc. · 1971 · 36-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in full color ·  Accession ID  2014.126.104

The image shows bold, jagged zig-zag lines and the text "SWIFT COMICS" at the top. It includes abstract shapes and exaggerated figures resembling smiling humanoid characters and a cartoonish typography. One character holds a beer mug, another reads a comic book. A whimsical pink and blue face hovers above, and a woman-like figure in a yellow dress and bonnet appears to drink from a bottle. A small mouse with a question mark above its head sits in front. The composition is bordered in vibrant yellow.
Various Artists, Art Spiegelman, Trina Robbins, Kim Deitch, Alan Shenker, Spain Rodriguez, Bantam Books, Inc., Swift Premium Comics, 1971, 36-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in full color, Gift of William and Abigail Gerdts, 2014.126.131

Swift Premium Comics

Various Artists, Art Spiegelman, Trina Robbins, Kim Deitch, Alan Shenker, Spain Rodriguez, Bantam Books, Inc. · 1971 · 36-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in full color ·  Accession ID  2014.126.131