R. Crumb’s Underground Exhibition Recap

by Eugene Kan, October 24, 2008

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R. Crumb has become one of America’s most influential and well-respected underground cartoonist and artist of his generation. His constant questioning of America’s popular society through his satirical style has become a defining characteristic his distinct style. In his latest “R. Crumb’s Underground”, the artist’s life-works including recent pieces done with his wife and fellow cartoonist Aline Kominsky-Crumb are displayed beginning with his career back in San Francisco. The exhibition featuring cartoons and more is taking place until December 7th at Philadelphia’s Institute of Contemporary Art.

R. Crumb’s Underground Exhibition
Institute of Contemporary Art
University of Pennsylvania
118 S. 36th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104-3289
P: 215.898.7108

Source: SuperTouch

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3 Responses

  1. Posted by: Cobwebs and Strange on October 26, 2008 at 2:59 pm

    I saw the show in Seattle. It was pretty impressive to see those giant cut outs, but the jazz trading cards were pretty memorable as well.

  2. Posted by: anon on October 24, 2008 at 10:23 pm

    fuckin love r.crumb

  3. Posted by: DEA on October 24, 2008 at 4:22 pm

    thee guy in the first picture is obviously looking at her cooch. lol