Walking through the ‘New Yorker’ exhibit in NYC felt like taking a trip back in time. This year-long exhibition explored the New Yorker magazine’s rich history through memos, artifacts, and more, and runs at the New York Public Library.
Founded in 1925 by Harold Ross, ‘The New Yorker’ began as a weekly magazine aiming to capture metropolitan life with wit and satire, struggling at first before becoming a major publication known for its fiction and cartoons. The highly respected literary and cultural journal still maintains a commitment to fact-checking and high-quality writing.
Although the magazine never lost its touch of humor, it soon established itself as a big spectacle for serious essays and journalism. Authors like John McPhee, Dorothy Parker, and even J.D. Salinger have brought light and legendary skills that keep this journal popular today. Covers-turned wall decor illustrates how different aspects of this magazine are prominent in everyday lives.
I went to this exhibit in August, and it was the perfect activity to escape the New York heat. There was no cost, so this exhibit was a hidden gem amongst the lavishness of NYC. I was astonished by the gorgeous halls of the library, and loved pointing out which covers I thought were impressive, ranging from the 1920s to present-day.
