Literary Puns
Timothy Leo Taranto illustrates some of literature’s greats, including David Foster Wallace and Gromit, Flan-nery O’Connor, and John Frankensteinbeck.
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The Shittiest New Year’s Eve Ever
As we ring in 2013, Cassie J. Sneider brings us an on-the-road tale from the New Year's Eve archives.
The Holiday Hippo
We celebrate today with artist Jason Novak's tale of wooly hippos, a philanthropic toymaker, and holiday joy.
Printable Rock and Roll Holiday Cards
A collection of illustrated, rock and roll infused holiday cards.
The Rumpus Interview with Jamel Shabazz
For over thirty-five years, Jamel Shabazz has photographed the pulse of New York urban life. Dating back to the early days of hip-hop and B-boys, to the arrival of crack cocaine…
Flood the Art Market: Artists Helping Artists Affected by Hurricane Sandy
After Hurricane Sandy, many artists lost space, supplies, and, worst of all, irreplaceable artwork. Flood the Art Market is hosting an exhibit December 6 – 9, with a silent auction…
The Rumpus Interview with Russ Kick
Russ Kick, editor of The Graphic Canon and certified information hoarder, gives the lowdown on combining classic literature with comics, cruising for dates with Lord Byron, and masturbating fetuses.
Works in Progress
No matter where technology is now, it feels good to see a tangible thought process–edited, erased, written over, scratched out, or even completed. Artist Alejandro Guijarro’s current show documents the…
The Rumpus Interview with Kate Durbin
Kate Durbin's poetry and performance art focus on female archetypes like princesses, witches, and pop stars. She dives into the cesspools of modern culture without shame, resurfacing to present us with glittering treasures from the depths.