Cover Story
The stories behind New Yorker covers.
Mark Ulriksen’s “Shotime”
For many fans, the real harbinger of spring is the beginning of baseball season.
Faith Ringgold’s “Sonny’s Bridge, 1986”
The late artist’s work recalls her pioneering spirit through vivid, inventive designs.
Ana Juan’s “Clickbait”
The artist captures the mesmerizing—and distracting—glow of modern entertainment.
Peter de Sève’s “Undercover”
The artist depicts the feathered friends behind the celebratory soundtrack of the season.
Pascal Campion’s “Into the Light”
The artist depicts stepping out of the subway into the overwhelming glow of the city.
Mark Ulriksen’s “Standing Guard”
The artist depicts the tail-wagging occasion of the first signs of spring.