In 1911, the famous painting was stolen from the Louvre, setting off a mysterious chain of events. Paul Rogers, a versatile illustrator and educator, shares his creative journey. Explore cartoonists’ quirky food-texture obsessions and the risks of standing still in New York City. Plan a intricate dinner party, or delve into the complexities of fasting. Discover why Luigi Mangione is hailed as a folk hero, against the backdrop of societal debates. Meet Taylor Krasne, the stuntwoman who trained Amy Adams to snarl for a new film. Uncover the environmental impact of rare-earth metal mining with journalist Elizabeth Kolbert. Hear Representative Ro Khanna’s perspective on Silicon Valley’s tech giants. Laugh at classic New Yorker cartoons and explore the critique of American cinema in “Nickel Boys.” Dive into the world of the Young Thug trial with the anonymous non-lawyer, Bliv.
https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2025/01/13/when-picasso-was-arrested-for-stealing-the-mona-lisa