Welcome to ‘Karl’s journey’! Starring Karl Lagerfeld, his white ponytail, and a pair of aliens, also known as the latest creation from Humor Chic artist, aleXandro Palombo. Renowned for his portraits of fashion’s most popular icons, the Italian-born artist’s sophisticated, tongue and cheek illustrations are as aesthetically pleasing as they are highly entertaining. Never one to shy away from controversy, his cartoon-like drawings sheds light on the folly that is our obsession with fashion, popular culture and celebrity. Though his illustrations look to reality for inspiration, it is the mixology of fantasy, Palombo’s vivid imagination, and sharp-wit that really make his quintessential drawings come to life. Others that have been poked fun at by his great sense of humour include Anna Wintour, President Obama and Lady Gaga. Always satirical, always chic, insightful Palombo shares with Trespass a few exclusive cartoons, which will form part of his second collection to be published in book form next year.
Karl’s Journey
Anna Wintour on ‘Late Show’ David Letterman
It is all about sex scandals and affairs, grazing our front page news. Here, Palombo warns Letterman’s future guests – the man is exploiting this trend, and he’s not being too subtle about it.
Lady Gaga, scandalous righteousness
‘Saint’ Lady Gaga can do no wrong. As long as she remains self-righteous, her virtuousity will be worshipped, and immortality achieved.
For more of Palombo’s illustrations, visit: http://humorchic.blogspot.com/
