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Article created by: Aqib Rubab

Koren Shadmi is a talented New York-based illustrator and cartoonist whose works invite us to think about and discuss the realities and issues of modern life. Whether it's constant surveillance or addiction to social media, the artist manages to illustrate every topic in impressive drawings.

Most of the selected works have been created for different well-known magazines, such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The New Yorker, The Washington Post and more. These illustrations cover relevant topics related to society and the imperfections of modern life.

Have you found yourself in some of the illustrations? Let me know in the comments! And don't forget to upvote your favorite works!

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#1

Illustration of a person with finger on lips and factory smokestacks emitting smoke, highlighting societal pollution issues.

"Corporations lobbying to silence proof of global warming."

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    Cartoonist illustration showing a dark figure emitting smoke toward three concerned people, highlighting societal issues.

    "Fired."

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    #3

    Cartoonist's thought-provoking illustration shows a post-apocalyptic forest with overgrown ruins symbolizing society and technology decay.

    "Imagine a world after civilization is gone. Will anything survive after us humans? Will nature reclaim our cities and towns? Will an epidemic be the end-all of humanity? Probably not this virus, but maybe the next one?"

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    #4

    Cartoonist illustration of a person with virtual reality headsets covering their face, symbolizing society and technology.

    "Social media addict."

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    Children riding pencils symbolizing creativity and education in a thought-provoking cartoon illustration on society topics.

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    #6

    Illustration by cartoonist showing a single green plant growing from a tree stump in a deforested landscape.

    "New hope after four years of destruction."

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    #7

    Illustration of a giant robot observing two people trapped in a cage, symbolizing society's challenges in thought-provoking cartoon art.

    "How Facebook is toying with your brain and putting the world at risk while doing so. The social media behemoth is fine-tuning an AI that will be able to influence the thoughts and actions of users. Is it time to rein in this powerful tool and inject it with the morality it lacks?"

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    #8

    Cartoonist's thought-provoking illustration showing people with social scores walking on different platforms in society.

    "The Chinese government is on its way to establishing its very own social credit system. It will judge the trustworthiness of it’s 1.3 billion residents. Much like the nightmarish episode of Black Mirror, each person will be given a score based on a variety of factors, including finances, shopping habits, social media interactions, and more. The future is here, and it’s terrifying."

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    #9

    A cartoonist’s thought-provoking illustration showing a person overwhelmed by online sale ads and flying papers in a room.

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    #10

    Illustration of a microscope spotlighting a group of diverse people, highlighting thought-provoking societal topics.

    "Isolation"

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    #11

    Cartoonist illustration showing a man in a suit making balloon animals in an office with a resume on the desk.

    "How to impress at a job interview."

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    #12

    Woman clinging to a giant penny in shark-infested waters, a thought-provoking cartoonist illustration on society.

    "The cover I drew for The Village Voice from a few years ago. The cover story dealt with predatory loan sharks that were buying up debt from various companies and then hounding mostly poor individuals for the money. I hope this type of predatory behavior has been curbed but I would dare guess that it hasn’t."

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    #13

    Surreal cartoonist illustration showing people interacting with a giant broken statue head, reflecting thought-provoking society topics.

    "Vocal Minority - An illustration for Associations Now Magazine from a while back. When an organization's minority group is louder about its desires, it can sometimes become the one calling the shots."

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    #14

    A cartoonist's thought-provoking illustration shows people facing a giant armored knight guarding a massive door.

    "It's becoming harder and harder to get into a good college, and the demands on applicants from the school 'gatekeepers' have become more taxing."

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    Cartoonist’s thought-provoking illustration of a c*****d piggy bank losing coins into a crack in the ground.

    "Bad savings."

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    #16

    Giant bull looming over a family in a neighborhood, illustrating thought-provoking social issues by a cartoonist.

    "Austerity was in full force in Europe and often ended up hurting more than helping. In Spain, middle-class citizens defaulted on mortgages, lost their homes, and found no help in the government."

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    #17

    Illustration of diverse hands reaching for apples on a tree, symbolizing thought-provoking societal themes by cartoonist.

    "The haves and have nots - the COVID19 crisis is exposing a lot of deep issues in American society, one major one being inequality. You might be able to afford to stock up on food and blow $400 on a single trip to the supermarket, but someone else can only spend about a tenth of that at a time and may need several trips to the grocery store in order to feed the family, and so will expose themselves to a lot more risk."

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    #18

    Illustration of a man tangled in cables while typing on a laptop, representing thought-provoking cartoonist work on society.

    "All tangled up"

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    #19

    Cartoonist illustration showing people with smiling faces on screens replacing their heads, reflecting social commentary.

    "Who are you on Facebook versus who are you IRL?"

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    Cartoonist’s thought-provoking illustration of a boss angrily tossing papers during a tense business meeting in a skyscraper office.

    "Cover for a special education supplement which dealt with over-achieving kids, and the risks of burnout from pushing yourself, or your parents pushing you when you are too young."

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    Surreal cartoonist illustration shows a man overwhelmed by playful figures reflecting societal thoughts and emotions.

    "How to remain focused and avoid distractions at work."

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    #22

    Cartoonist illustration showing a figure with a megaphone leading a crowd with protest signs about society and revolution.

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    Cartoonist’s thought-provoking illustration shows a woman holding perfume, highlighting relevant societal topics.

    "Out with the old, in with the new."

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    #24

    Cartoonist's thought-provoking illustration showing a giant hand controlling people, highlighting societal control and influence.

    "Silicon Valley is remaking the American school system. A handful of tech giants have plugged their hardware and software into US public schools. Is it just one great social experiment?"

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    #25

    Illustration showing a giant eye surveillance camera watching shoppers, highlighting thought-provoking societal themes.

    "The disturbing reality of the Amazon Go smart grocery stores."

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    #26

    Surreal cartoon illustration showing a man trapped by many hands inside a dark fridge, highlighting thought-provoking societal issues.

    "What’s in the fridge? I don’t want you to panic, but we are running low on olives! Should you brave a trip to the grocery store? Food and our guts are tied to ancient animal survival instincts. Sometimes we can get irrational about it"

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    #27

    Cartoonist illustration showing a man bending close to a small fridge, symbolizing thought-provoking societal topics.

    "How do men diet? They eat less!"

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    #28

    Illustration by a cartoonist showing a shocked person facing a camera emerging from a tissue box, reflecting societal surveillance.

    "Sickness and surveillance - an illustration about how the government is looking to collect our data in order to fight the COVID19 infection. When is an invasion of privacy justified? All our data is already out there swimming around, so maybe a bit more spying to save some lives is not a bad idea."


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