Frank Viva's "Hot Air"
Briefly

In the April 21, 2025, issue, Frank Viva creates a cover that evocatively captures the emotions surrounding news from the White House. His artistic inspiration stems from Charlie Chaplin's 1940 film, 'The Great Dictator,' which resonates with the political climate experienced over the past several years. Viva mentions his long-standing ambition to produce a cover featuring Trump, reflecting a sense of urgency and relevance in his artistic commentary. This cover aims to connect with readers by tapping into the collective anxiety felt in today's political landscape.
"I have tried for eight years to do a Trump cover, finally, the inspiration for this one was Charlie Chaplin's prescient 1940 film, 'The Great Dictator.'"
"Frank Viva attempts to portray the feelings that grip anyone following the news coming from the White House lately."
Read at The New Yorker
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