Robert Crumb on Alienation, Libido, and Political Incorrectness
In a rare interview with Christian Monggaard of the Louisiana Museum of Art, legendary American cartoonist Robert Crumb (born 1943) discusses his career from the 1950s to the present. Crumb explains that drawing was his only connection to society during his alienated youth, a lifeline that saved him from a horrible fate. He reflects on key themes in his work: religion, libido, the quicksand of ego, and his rejection of political correctness. Crumb states he decided not to be the hippies' favorite cartoonist, choosing instead to be honest about his strangeness and take risks. The interview is available as a video.
Key facts
- Robert Crumb was born in 1943.
- He is an internationally famous American cartoonist.
- The interview was conducted by Christian Monggaard.
- Monggaard represents the Louisiana Museum of Art.
- Crumb rarely gives interviews.
- He began his career in the 1950s.
- Crumb discusses religion, libido, ego, and political correctness.
- He chose honesty about his strangeness over being loved by hippies.
Entities
Artists
- Robert Crumb
Institutions
- Louisiana Museum of Art