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Franklin Christenson "Chris" Ware (born December 28, 1967) is an American cartoonist known for his Acme Novelty Library series (begun 1994) and the graphic novels Jimmy Corrigan, the Smartest Kid on Earth (2000), Building Stories (2012) and Rusty Brown (2019).
Learn about Chris Ware, a master of the comic art form, and his complex graphic novels that reflect on memory and identity. Watch videos, view images, and explore his themes and mediums on Art21.
Nov 20, 2023 · Chris Ware is a contributor of graphic fiction and covers to The New Yorker since 1999. He has won several awards and exhibited his work at various museums and galleries.
One of the most innovative and talented graphic artists of his generation, Chris Ware (b.1967) is acclaimed for presenting narrative illustration in a form and style vastly different from that of his contemporaries.
Sep 14, 2020 · In his latest cover, Chris Ware captures the small moments of community that can appease such bleakness. We recently spoke with the artist about the cover, the pandemic, and more.
Apr 27, 2020 · The artist Chris Ware talks about the inspiration behind his cover for the May 4, 2020, issue of The New Yorker.
Franklin Christenson ('Chris') Ware is a cartoonist. His Jimmy Corrigan: The Smartest Kid on Earth won the Guardian First Book Award and was listed as one of the 100 Best Books of the Decade by the London Times in 2009.
