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About the Artist
Christoph Niemann's illustrations have appeared on the covers of The New Yorker, Atlantic Monthly, The New York Times Magazine and American Illustration. His work has won numerous awards from the American Institute of Graphic Arts, the Art Directors Club and American Illustration. He is the author of two children's books, "The Pet Dragon," which teaches Chinese characters to young readers, and "The Police Cloud." After 11 years in New York, he moved to Berlin with his wife, Lisa, and their sons, Arthur, Gustav and Fritz. His Web site is christophniemann.com.
Previous Posts
September 14, 2009
Good Night and Tough Luck
Getting a good night’s sleep is more complicated than one would think.
July 14, 2009
Master of the Universe
The power, using household objects, to affect the outcome of elections and Super Bowls, must be used wisely.
May 18, 2009
Over the Wall
Working with woven paper, the artist examines his own history with the Berlin Wall.
February 2009
I LEGO N.Y.
An artist's daydream in a roomful of his kids' toys leads to a view of New York you've never seen.
October 2008
New York Cheat Sheets
All New Yorkers develop tricks that allow them to stay ahead of the pack in daily life. Here I offer some of mine in a couple of handy charts.
August 2008
Bathroom Art
Fine art can be a refreshing, though problematic, source of design inspiration.
July 2008
The Boys and the Subway
An illustrator's account of his travels through New York City's subway system, accompanied by his young sons as expert guides.
Tag List
- CHILDREN 3
- NEW YORK CITY 2
- SUBWAYS 2
- BATHROOMS 1
- TILES 1
- FINE ART 1
- SHOPPING 1
- PLAYGROUNDS 1
- MOMA 1
- MUFFIN FRESHNESS 1
- COFFEE 1
- BAGELS 1
- WILLIAMSBURG 1
- PARIS 1
- LEGO 1
- TOYS 1
- ELECTRONICS 1
- CABLES 1
- GADGETS 1
- BERLIN WALL 1
- BERLIN 1
- SPORTS 1
- FATE 1
- SUPERSTITION 1
- INSOMNIA 1
- MOSQUITOES 1
- AUTUMN 1
- LEAVES 1
Archive
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September 14
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Good Night and Tough Luck
Between hypochondria and mosquitoes, sleep can be elusive.
July 14
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Master of the Universe
Once you discover that you have the ability, using only household objects, to affect the outcome of elections and Super Bowls, you must use your power wisely.
May 18
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Over the Wall
Working with woven paper, an artist examines his own history with the Berlin Wall.
Feeds
From the Opinion Blogs
Opinionator
And the Winner: 'No Problem'
A look at some of the readers' responses to a column about current expressions that drive us up a wall.
Room for Debate
Israel's Gamble in a Prisoner Swap
What would a prisoner exchange with Hamas say about Israeli policies?
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Fantastic as usual. Abstract City posts are always worth the wait.
— Yurimiyour (rare) posts never disappoint.
— beyondI tittered at the wireless ginkgo. Great posts as always…I await the day of the month when you reveal another gem of creativity.
— ThyBrilliant!
— T.Thanks Christoph, for another visual treat . . . I especially liked the wireless willow!
— msdAmid all the crises we are dealt every day, what a joy to find somebody who still retains a sense of whimsy and is so intent on expressing it…
— Ed Freemanwow! that’s some awesome leaf-art!
— Matthew Spencer-Kociolthis man is unbelievably creative! he doesn’t really do what’s traditionally regarded as art; he just seems to make the everyday extraordinary.
— vivlithis is really great, these leaves-forms give me the chuckles!!
— liPriceless - as usual!
— MomEnjoy!
Thanks Christoph, this absolutely made my day
— Drew D.yew alder leaf wilderness a loam!
just kiddin’–love your art, humor and lightness.
— B. WalkenAs always, I wish there is more once I reach the end!
— Maxthese look so cool! My favorite is “ernie and birch” :D
— dj soulscapeBest yet, Mr. Niemann…
— Erik T Johnsonamazing–!
This is fantastic. My favorite is the Alder Ego
— ChinboI’ve got perma-grin!
— ToniThank you for this.
— DannyBeautiful autumn season in Berlin… as we can see.
— kristofAhhhhhhh, amazing : )
— NRThis is my kind of entry. Far, far better than Professor Fish’s bloviating. Thank you.
— Petebrilliant and funny. especially enjoyed the wireless ginkgo!
— apHow creative! Love it!
— Shireenthat’s lovely - could use a dose of good news on the front page every day to counteract all this endless bad news
— acjonesWell done Christoph!
— Timo Kiiskinen