Aline Kominsky-Crumb
American cartoonist (1948–2022) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Aline Kominsky-Crumb (née Goldsmith; August 1, 1948 – November 29, 2022) was an American underground comics artist. Kominsky-Crumb's work, which is almost exclusively autobiographical, is known for its unvarnished, confessional nature.[1] In 2016, ComicsAlliance listed Kominsky-Crumb as one of twelve women cartoonists deserving of lifetime achievement recognition.[2] She was married to cartoonist Robert Crumb, with whom she frequently collaborated.[3] Their daughter, Sophie Crumb, is also a cartoonist.
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Aline Kominsky-Crumb | |
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Born | Aline Goldsmith (1948-08-01)August 1, 1948 Long Beach, New York, U.S. |
Died | November 29, 2022(2022-11-29) (aged 74) Sauve, Gard, France |
Area(s) | Cartoonist, Writer, Artist |
Notable works | Twisted Sisters Dirty Laundry Comics |
Collaborators | Robert Crumb |
Spouse(s) |
Carl Kominsky
(m. 1968, divorced) |
Children | Sophie Crumb |
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