Harry Bliss's "Wintry Mix"

"For the cover of the January 12, 2026, issue, the cartoonist Harry Bliss used color and composition to contrast the warmth inside with the blistering cold outside. "While in art school, living off of ramen noodles, I'd peek into the windows of gorgeous old brownstones, imagining I lived there instead of in my freezing, roach-infested studio apartment," Bliss said. For more covers about cats, see below: Find Harry Bliss's covers, cartoons, and more at the Condé Nast Store."

""While in art school, living off of ramen noodles, I'd peek into the windows of gorgeous old brownstones, imagining I lived there instead of in my freezing, roach-infested studio apartment," Bliss said."

The January 12, 2026 cover uses color and composition to juxtapose a warm interior against a blistering cold exterior. A recollection describes art school life, living off ramen noodles and peeking into the windows of gorgeous brownstones while imagining living there instead of in a freezing, roach-infested studio apartment. The imagery emphasizes longing and contrast between comfort and hardship. Additional cat-themed covers are available, and covers, cartoons, and related merchandise can be found at the Condé Nast Store.

Read at The New Yorker