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Mastermind of satirical comics such as Mr. Natural and Fritz the Cat, Robert Crumb is the enigmatic creator.
Engaging in drawing at an early age, Robert Crumb’s talent blossomed. Together with his brother, he produced comics during his teenage years and birthed the infamous Fritz the Cat.
In 1962, Crumb relocated with his family to Cleveland and joined the American Greeting Card Company. The following year saw him tie the knot with his first wife.
Working for various clients, including the underground publication Help, Crumb’s experimentation with drugs commenced during this period. While it did result in some euphoric experiences, it also brought forth undesirable trips. Mr. Natural was conceived during one of these disturbing journeys.
1966 marked Crumb’s move to San Francisco, where he collaborated with artists such as Rick Griffin, Spain Rodriguez, and Victor Moscoso. The collaborative efforts culminated in a successful magazine, propelling Crumb into the limelight as a renowned underground illustrator.
In 1970, Crumb sold the film rights to Fritz the Cat, resulting in the release of two movies.
Tranquility in Crumb’s personal life dwindled when he divorced his first wife in 1977 and relocated to Paris. In the same year, he met and wed cartoonist Aline Kominsky, co-creating the magazine Weirdo. Soon after, Crumb returned to California.
As the mid-1980s approached, Crumb’s notoriety spanned beyond borders, making him an international cult figure. His illustrations graced the pages of magazines such as Newsweek and People, and his presence on television was frequent. The walls of New York City Art Gallery were adorned with his works, and in 1990, he held an exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
In 1994, during the Haarlemse Stripdagen, the Frans Hals-museum showcased a grand exhibition dedicated to Crumb.
Robert Crumb has two brothers and two sisters. One of Crumbs’ friends, director Thierry Zwigoff, filmed a documentary featuring Robert and his two brothers.
With The Cheap Suit Serenaders, Crumb indulges in folk music.
Currently, Robert Crumb has relocated from the United States to a small village in Southern France, where he purchased a home to house six of his notepads brimming with his artistic creations.
