R. Kikuo Johnson's “Bodega Cat”
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Françoise Mouly talks to R. Kikuo Johnson about his cover for the September 18, 2023, issue of The New Yorker.
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zero focus — “Bodega Cat,” by R. Kikuo Johnson.
Archival giclee art print on cotton rag paper. Open Edition. 18x24 inches Paper dimensions (Image dimensions without the border: ~ 14x 20 inches)
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Bodega Cat 18x24 Print — R Kikuo Johnson
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THE NEW YORKER Magazine September 18 2023 COVER ONLY Bodega Cat
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THE NEW YORKER Magazine May 30 2016 Cover Commencement R Kikuo
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Official The New Yorker Sept 18, 2023 Bodega Cat by R. Kikuo
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New Yorker Magazine Cover Bodega Lucky Cat
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A very nice cover illustration by R. Kikuo Johnson Bodega Cat..
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The NEW YORKER Magazine Mag Black Bodega Cat R Kikuo Johnson Sept 18, 2023