AnimationArchive.org has a must-see entry on Boris Artzybasheff’s art book As I See, specifically the chapter called “Diablerie.” When you visit the page, be sure to read his highly poetic introduction to the chapter.
Artzybasheff was a brilliant Ukranian-born commercial artist who experimented with anthropomorphism and surreal design. “Diablerie” is filled with surreal, often grotesque WWII-inspired political cartoons.
For more information, here’s a biography on Artzybasheff, and here’s smattering of his work.
Since I’m always up for learning a new word (and sharing it), Dictionary.com defines “diablerie” as:
- Sorcery; black magic; witchcraft.
- Representation of devils or demons in words or pictures.
- Mischievous conduct; deviltry.
Apt.
My favorite pieces on the page are The Headless Horseman, Radio Propaganda, and The Triumph of Wit.
Found via BoingBoing.
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