Arts·Commotion

Remembering influential graphic artist Frank Kozik

With his subversive, comic book-inspired posters, graphic artist Frank Kozik helped define the visual aesthetic and ironic sensibility of ‘90s alternative rock. In the wake of Kozik’s sudden passing this month at age 61, Toronto-based illustrator Gary Taxali speaks to Kozik’s impact on his own career and alternative culture at large.

Gary Taxali shares how Kozik’s work impacted his own career — and alternative culture at large

Creative Director of Kidrobot Frank Kozik attends the Kidrobot x Bhunny Series Toy Fair Preview at Slate on February 21, 2020 in New York City.
Creative Director of Kidrobot Frank Kozik attends the Kidrobot x Bhunny Series Toy Fair Preview at Slate on February 21, 2020 in New York City. (Craig Barritt/Getty Images for Kidrobot)

With his subversive, comic book-inspired posters, graphic artist Frank Kozik helped define the visual aesthetic and ironic sensibility of '90s alternative rock.

In the wake of Kozik's sudden passing earlier this month at age 61, Toronto-based illustrator Gary Taxali speaks to Kozik's impact on his own career and alternative culture at large.

You can listen to the full discussion from today's show on CBC Listen or on our podcast, Commotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud, available wherever you get your podcasts.


Interview with Gary Taxali produced by Stuart Berman.