Eric Drooker Art And Politics

The inimitable Eric Drooker presents his latest graphic novel Naked City in sound and compelling imagery as only he can do it. Political artist and cartoonist Eric Drooker, known for his New Yorker covers and animation for Howl, presents a cartoon concert based on his new graphic novel Naked City. First appearing in our Public Talks series in 2008, and again in 2011, Drooker’s visual and musical presentations are intimate journeys through his iconic graphic arts.

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On the edge of town, three bohemians struggle to answer the question: “Is it possible to survive as an artist in the 21st century?”

A young singer with no family hitchhikes to the city and sings her heart out. Late one night, she encounters a street dancer who inspires her to have faith in her music no matter the cost. Desperate for rent money, she poses for a painter who’s abandoned landscapes for nudes.

“Drooker’s comment on the sacrifices inherent to the pursuit of the arts feels both timeless and of-the-moment, thanks to his spot-on critique of late capitalism. Any creative to ever question their craft or purpose will find themselves reflected here.”
—Publishers Weekly

This is part of a series of solo artists giving a behind the scenes and in depth look at what inspires them in the interrelationship between art and politics.