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Barry Blitt

Barry Blitt is a cartoonist and illustrator. Since 1992, he has contributed illustrations and more than a hundred covers to The New Yorker. In 2020, he won the Pulitzer Prize for editorial cartooning, for work that included several covers for the magazine, as well as an array of cartoons that appeared in its pages and on its Web site. Blitt’s work has also appeared in Vanity Fair, Time, Rolling Stone, and The Atlantic, and he illustrated Frank Rich’s weekly column in the New York Times. He has been honored with exhibitions and awards from the Society of Illustrators, Print, and American Illustration, and is a member of the Art Directors Club Hall of Fame. His work for children includes “George Washington’s Birthday” and “Once Upon a Time, the End (Asleep in 60 Seconds).” His latest book,“Blitt,” is a compilation of his illustrations for The New Yorker, the Times, Vanity Fair, and other publications.

A Little Indictment Music 

Fanfare for the common crook.

Does R.F.K., Jr., Need a Time-Out?

He’s been a very naughty and disruptive scion.

The Lowdown on the Latest Special-Counsel Reports

It’s true that there’s no truth.

Weinstein, Cosby, and Trump Play a Round

Misery loves locker-room company. 

Rupert Murdoch Saves Face

“Out, damned spot,” he bellows.

Barry Blitt’s “Room at the Top”

The artist discusses being young and adrift in London, and gives King Charles tips for painting with watercolors.

Putin Is All Tuckered Out

Vlad’s reduced to channel surfing.

Rudy Giuliani Wheels and Deals

Determined not to suffer the same fate as Fox.

Clarence Thomas Travels First Class

Bon voyage to the Justice and Ginni!

Better Call Someone [Anyone]

The indicted ex-President has gone missing.

Even Worse Versions of the “I ❤️ NY” Logo

The city mangled Milton Glaser’s original.

Disney’s David, or Michelangelo’s Mickey

In Ron’s Florida, anything is possible.

Hear Ye, Hear Ye! An Indictment Has Dropped!

A solemn, non-gloating, and uncelebratory fanfare.

Putting Words in Their Mouths

The best words, mind you.

The Silicon Valley Bank Catastrophe

Who didn’t see this coming?

Life Imitates the Oscars

Reach out and slap someone.

Fox News Protects Itself

The network’s new on-air tactics.

Barry Blitt’s “The Florida Book-of-the-Month Club”

The artist on what makes children’s books captivating, and the role of humor in exploring complex topics.

A Little Indictment Music 

Fanfare for the common crook.

Does R.F.K., Jr., Need a Time-Out?

He’s been a very naughty and disruptive scion.

The Lowdown on the Latest Special-Counsel Reports

It’s true that there’s no truth.

Weinstein, Cosby, and Trump Play a Round

Misery loves locker-room company. 

Rupert Murdoch Saves Face

“Out, damned spot,” he bellows.

Barry Blitt’s “Room at the Top”

The artist discusses being young and adrift in London, and gives King Charles tips for painting with watercolors.

Putin Is All Tuckered Out

Vlad’s reduced to channel surfing.

Rudy Giuliani Wheels and Deals

Determined not to suffer the same fate as Fox.

Clarence Thomas Travels First Class

Bon voyage to the Justice and Ginni!

Better Call Someone [Anyone]

The indicted ex-President has gone missing.

Even Worse Versions of the “I ❤️ NY” Logo

The city mangled Milton Glaser’s original.

Disney’s David, or Michelangelo’s Mickey

In Ron’s Florida, anything is possible.

Hear Ye, Hear Ye! An Indictment Has Dropped!

A solemn, non-gloating, and uncelebratory fanfare.

Putting Words in Their Mouths

The best words, mind you.

The Silicon Valley Bank Catastrophe

Who didn’t see this coming?

Life Imitates the Oscars

Reach out and slap someone.

Fox News Protects Itself

The network’s new on-air tactics.

Barry Blitt’s “The Florida Book-of-the-Month Club”

The artist on what makes children’s books captivating, and the role of humor in exploring complex topics.