Adam Baumgold Gallery presents an exhibition of drawings, paintings on paper and sculpture by Seth from February 5 through March 13, 2010. This will be Seth’s first U.S. solo exhibition and will include 50 artworks, the majority of which comprise the bulk of his celebrated Graphic Novel GEORGE SPROTT 1894-1975 (originally serialized in The New York Times Sunday Magazine from 2006 to 2007). In addition, the exhibition will feature 6 of Seth’s Dominion city cardboard architectural models, each of which has been specifically constructed for this event. Each of these buildings represents a specific location associated with the character of George Sprott himself.

Last week in San Francisco McSweeney’s launched Panorama, a ’21st century newspaper prototype, complete with investigative reporting, comics and sports coverage’. An interesting experiment given the alleged decline of newspapers. And choc full of illustration talent. Here’s an interesting radio interview with the Publisher Oscar Villalon and Dave Eggers on the project. Here’s a Flickr set of pics by Steve Rhodes. The Newspaper itself can be ordered here. Photo: Steve Rhodes.

Miracles, Machines or Magic is a collective anthology of short stories and comics, with contributions from Illustrators based in Ireland. The overall aim is to get an illustrated take on spirituality, religion, science and everything in between. Participants were asked to contribute a story / comic strip about their opinions, beliefs, non beliefs, paranormal or scientific. What resulted was a collection of exciting and eclectic works from 13 fantastic Illustrative talents, including award winning Illustrators Alé Mercado, Chris Judge, Joven Kerekes, Nerosunero and Fintan Taite to name a few. The launch kicks off Friday 6th November at 6pm in Waterford City Library.

Over on Fecal Face you can check out an interview with great canadian comic artist Marc Bell. His new book Hot Potatoe is available to order on amazon.

Gerry Hunt’s Graphic Novel EASTER 1916: Blood upon The Rose has just been published by O’Brien Press. This 48page full colour album tells the story of the most significant rebellion in Irish history. The Irish Times covered the book in an article which can be read here.

Eoin Coveney recently illustrated a six episode animated comic for a Luzozade campaign called’ Energy Guy’. Check it out here.

A rather interesting article from Irish Comics Wiki main contributor and cartoonist Patrick Brown on the history of Irish Comics. It’s only part 1 and charts its beginnings in mid 19th Century up to 1917.

“No doubt some would claim the carvings on some of the early Irish high crosses as comic strips, and some of the illuminations in medieval manuscripts (left) as cartooning, but that would probably be a little excessive. Let’s start with printed material. If we define “comics” in the McCloudian sense of images in sequence, excluding single-panel cartoons, we’d probably have to conclude that there are no true Irish comics or comics artists until the end of the 19th century.”

Looking forward to part 2!

David Mazzucchelli’s new book Asterios Polyp is gathering a lot of good press lately. Here’s a recent NYTimes review and an interview with Chip Kidd.

Amazon Books have a recent interview with cartoonist and illustrator Seth about his new book George Sprott. The large format book was also picked by The Beguiling for their Top 10 Graphic Novels list. The comic was previously serialised in the NY Times and you can read it it here.

Just back from London and picked up a flyer for what promises to be the quite the show. Kevin O’Neill – Graphic artist and comic-book illustrator at the Illustration Cupboard.

The Illustration Cupboard is pleased to present the first British exhibition of the world-famous graphic-novel artist Kevin O’Neill featuring original artwork from The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Marshall Law, Nemesis the Warlock & Judge Dredd

As one of the most respected and highly regarded names in this field Kevin O’Neill’s illustrative work has led him to rub shoulders with distinguished writers, directors and film stars. Most widely known for his collaborations with writer Pat Mills on Marshal Law (see over) and Nemesis the Warlock in 2000AD Kevin has also worked with Alan Moore on The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen.

All artwork is available for purchase, and signed books will also be for sale.  The exhibition will continue on our first floor gallery throughout the remainder of August.  Artwork can be viewed and purchased off our website from 8th July.

Interview with O’Neill from Timesonline.
Article from Wikipedia.