The New Yorker Cartoonists Party at Maxwell

by David Litwak | 2025-08-17
Legendary hands at work: Cartoonists leave their mark, sketching memories on a collaborative piece
Legendary hands at work: Cartoonists leave their mark, sketching memories on a collaborative piece

Some nights at Maxwell feel like stepping directly into New York’s cultural history. The New Yorker Cartoonists Party was one of those nights.

To mark the 100-year anniversary of The New Yorker, the magazine’s cartoonists decided to host their own celebration — distinct from the official festivities — and they chose Maxwell as the stage.

Among them was Michael Litwack — Maxwell founder David Litwack’s brother — whose work has appeared not only in The New Yorker but also in The New York Times and other leading publications. He was joined by legends who have been drawing for The New Yorker for half a century, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with a new generation of rising talent.

The night even featured a surprise comedy set by Ronny Chieng, star of Crazy Rich Asians, whose quick wit and energy brought the room to life. Maxwell members mingled with cartooning royalty, sharing stories and laughter in a way that can only happen here.

It was a night of true cultural exchange that can only really happen at Maxwell.

A personalized touch: original covers and comics, signed and swapped among cartoonists and fans
A personalized touch: original covers and comics, signed and swapped among cartoonists and fans
Maxwell’s secret library door, where cartoonists and members disappear into conversation, and maybe a few hidden jokes
Maxwell’s secret library door, where cartoonists and members disappear into conversation, and maybe a few hidden jokes
One of the night’s collective masterpiece
One of the night’s collective masterpiece
Members invited to “Submit Your Caption Here” for an interactive Maxwell twist
Members invited to “Submit Your Caption Here” for an interactive Maxwell twist
Spirits high, laughter flowing, and stories being swapped in true Maxwell fashion
Spirits high, laughter flowing, and stories being swapped in true Maxwell fashion
Cartoonists and guests share the spotlight and applause, at a celebration for The New Yorker’s 100th
Cartoonists and guests share the spotlight and applause, at a celebration for The New Yorker’s 100th
A full house—New York’s cartooning royalty and Maxwell members, soaking up a night of creative energy and cultural history
A full house—New York’s cartooning royalty and Maxwell members, soaking up a night of creative energy and cultural history
A living piece of art: doodles, signatures, and characters from a century of cartooning talent
A living piece of art: doodles, signatures, and characters from a century of cartooning talent

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