Source: Wikipedia
Robert Dennis Crumb (born August 30, 1943), often credited simply as R. Crumb, is an American artist and illustrator recognized for the distinctive style of his drawings and his critical, satirical, subversive view of the American mainstream. He currently lives in Southern France.
Crumb was a founder of the underground comix movement and is regarded as its most prominent figure. Though one of the most celebrated of comic book artists, Crumb’s entire career has unfolded outside the mainstream comic book publishing industry. One of his most recognized works is the “Keep on Truckin’” comic, which became a widely distributed fixture of pop culture in the 1970s. Others are the characters Devil Girl, Fritz the Cat, and Mr. Natural.
“other than rule of freedom, there is another one that
equally contradicts it creating a balance, the rule of
paternalism (given birth to state and country even conservative society)
wherein there is the authority to stop a person when that person is being harmful to self or somebody”
We grew beyond that BS 50 years ago.. The problem with Asian minds are that although they are efficient at making things (when we teach them how to these days) they are stuck in a static, conservative past. R Crumb lives forever!
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I am not familiar with the works of R.Crumb.
I have revisited this image a few times…..but each time i have only had one thought….i like the shade of yellow used in the drawing….its bright…like sunshine :-) Had not commented on the image until now as thought my view was a bit too simplistic!! :-) But hey…i’m willing to take the risk now ..lol :-)
Thank you Paulo :-)
Living life from the heart :-)
PSX
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Thank you for enlightening me,I like to know every day a new thing,this is a field I know little about,but very interesting,indeed.
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i never knew of this because I came from the far east
but I see alot of figures that is too disturbing..
it looks more like brainwashing
no wonder why there will always be a war going on
people just want liberty and freedom of speech
but too much is just bad
lets just hope media wont be turned into a voice of the devil as other writers express, well… they themselves are part of it
I as a youth is influenced greatly by the media
so be careful, nobody knows what you are brewing
or incalcating in the minds of the little ones
lets help them, not break them
other than rule of freedom, there is another one that
equally contradicts it creating a balance, the rule of
paternalism (given birth to state and country even conservative society)
wherein there is the authority to stop a person when that person is being harmful to self or somebody
just sharing my insights on this
to anyone who love this, sorry
criticism is part of growing up
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:) Beautiful caricature of peace and love times.
I like the walking combination of the 2, and so I’m listening to it now. Very funny drawing :)Lol the fakir. The bubble in the center, oh yes, I sympathize.
What I appreciate about these years is that lovely sound, which seems to be on the present time. Vynils are warmer than CD. It is free music, and tantalized at times; maybe why the 70’s mode was so coloured as flowery. The great Janis’s voice…So captivated. The choirs gives me smiles. And that gnawing guitar…I would have liked so much to attend those moments.
A few passed as shooting stars, letting so much for us. Thank you to them, and to you Mister, to make them back so quick.
Lucie
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contemplative
please be more specific…
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Here is a super modern version of comic strips, with a critical view on how we live, but balancing their satire, not to be too hurtful to anybody. They make fun of Democrats as well as of Republicans, rich and poor and pretty much have a great sense of self irony.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKv6RcXa2UI
An example of another illustrator, who has upset many Muslims, is the Danish Westergaard, who made caricatures of Islams prophets, and provocative drawings of bombs in the turbans. His images has caused a jihad. Free speech is ok, and Westergaard says he doesn’t care if somebody wants to kill him as he is 73 years old. He basically says he is just criticizing Islamic terrorists, not the religion in general. Somehow, since so many Muslims have been hurt, my opinion is, he is going too far with his visual comments.
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Cool, dear Maestro, cheap thrills between wise words!
No contradiction - both tell of life.
I am curious on other readers comments.
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This was one of my favorite albumns at one time…and I always loved Crumb’s art…thanks for making me smile and remember good people and times!
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