Santiago Cohen
Santiago Cohen (born 1954) is a cartoonist, animator, illustrator, and fine artist based in Jersey City, New Jersey.[1] He studied Communications design in the Metropolitan University in Mexico followed by a MFA in Pratt Institute.[2]
Fantagraphics realised in 2025 Santiago Cohen's latest graphic novel "Secrets of a Lost Diary"[3] Cohen illustrated the Latino graphic novel Angelitos by Ilan Stavans, which The New York Times listed among New and Noteworthy books in 2018.[4][5] Cohen animated episodes of "Troubles the Cat" for The Cartoon Network and Children's Television Network.[6] He also animated short films for children which aired on HBO and designed openers for the French TF![6][7] He has illustrated children's books for a wide-ranging of publishing companies, including Marshall Cavendish, Viking, GP Putnam, Zanner-Bloser, Houghton Mifflin, Warner, Golden Books, Zondervan, Chronicle, and Skypony.[8] Among the Blue Apple children's books that he illustrated is "This is Passover".[9]
Cohen has directed film animation for the Ink Tank, including: "Troubles the Cat" shorts for the Cartoon Network and Sesame Workshop; segments for HBO specials; bumpers for TELE-TV; and spots for The Long Island Savings Bank and Toys R' Us. He has also created three 15-second segments for Sesame Street. He designed the original Comedy Central logo. His graphic novel "The Fifth Name" received a grant from the Xeric Foundation. In 2014 he finished his Exvida Project, made of 1150 oil paintings telling his life in an ex-voto style.
He has been the artistic director the Day of the Dead Parade for the Jersey City since 2014.[1]
References
- ^ a b George, Liz (June 17, 2020). "Studio Montclair Presents "InSide Out"". Baristanet. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
- ^ "Santiago Cohen". Saatchi Art. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
- ^ "Secrets of a Lost Diary". fantagraphics.com. Retrieved May 21, 2025.
- ^ "New & Noteworthy". The New York Times. January 18, 2018. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
- ^ Haas, Katy (July 3, 2018). "Angelitos". NewPages.com. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
- ^ a b "Santiago Cohen : The perfect cultural blend". The Illustrators Journal. Retrieved August 24, 2020 – via issuu.
- ^ "Hunterdon Art Museum Workshop Features Emmy Award Winning Illustrator". Hunterdon Happening. November 25, 2015. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
- ^ "Santiago Cohen". HobokenArts. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
- ^ "This Is Passover". PublishersWeekly.com. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
Further reading
- Flynn K. Home for Navidad. Horn Book Magazine. 2003;79(5):605-606. Accessed February 7, 2026. https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=lkh&AN=10712212&lang=ru&site=eds-live&scope=site
- Landrum M. Zoo day Ole! A Counting Book. School Library Journal. 2009;55(4):104. Accessed February 7, 2026. https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=lkh&AN=37838456&lang=ru&site=eds-live&scope=site
- Before You Were Here, Mi Amor. Kirkus Reviews. 2009;77(2):98. Accessed February 7, 2026. https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=lkh&AN=36401951&lang=ru&site=eds-live&scope=site
- HOME FOR NAVIDAD (Book). Publishers Weekly. 2003;250(38):70. Accessed February 9, 2026. https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=lkh&AN=10905081&lang=ru&site=eds-live&scope=site
- Jones TE, Toth L, Charnizon M, Grabarek D, Larkins J, Simonetta K. FIDDLE-I-FEE (Book). School Library Journal. 2004;50(1):114. Accessed February 9, 2026. https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=lkh&AN=11933324&lang=ru&site=eds-live&scope=site
- ONE SMART SKUNK (Book). Kirkus Reviews. 2004;72(22):1095. Accessed February 9, 2026. https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=lkh&AN=15211563&lang=ru&site=eds-live&scope=site
- Nyman PN. One Smart Skunk. School Library Journal. 2005;51(1):100. Accessed February 9, 2026. https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=lkh&AN=15630501&lang=ru&site=eds-live&scope=site