To mark the centenary of the iconic magazine The New Yorker, the Consulate General of Italy in New York inaugurated, on 12 May and in the presence of Editor David Remnick, an exhibition showcasing some of the most emblematic “Italian” covers from the past hundred years.
The exhibition – “Italy and The New Yorker through a century – an Italian celebration of the centenary” – is a visual journey and chronological exploration of Italy through the eyes of The New Yorker’s exceptional artists. At the same time, it celebrates the countless cultural, intellectual and creative exchanges between our country and a magazine that has shaped journalism, literature and culture in the United States and around the world – a publication that remains, to this day, synonymous with excellence, independence, creativity, and success.
“Italy has always held a special place in the history of The New Yorker,” said Fabrizio Di Michele, Consul General of Italy in New York, “as a source of inspiration, a subject, or an integral part of its creative work. Together with our friends at The New Yorker, we selected a series of covers either dedicated to Italy or created by renowned Italian illustrators such as Lorenzo Mattotti, Olimpia Zagnoli, Ivan Brunetti, among others. This exhibition pays tribute to the deep historical and cultural ties between Italy and New York, celebrating an iconic and prestigious magazine that is a true symbol of this great city”.
In addition to other senior representatives from The New Yorker, the opening was attended by numerous guests from the worlds of art, culture, and business, including Françoise Mouly, the magazine’s Art Editor. The works will remain on display at the Consulate General until July. The exhibition is open to the public by appointment only on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Appointments can be scheduled by sending an email to: rsvp.newyork@esteri.it.
