#28. Paul Peter Porges 'PPP' and Pauline Trigère Stationary

Paul Peter Porges, known as PPP, was a celebrated cartoonist known for his work in both MAD magazine and The New Yorker. His whimsical and humorous style transcended the magazine world and left a lasting impact on the realm of art illustration. Through his wife, Lucie Porges, PPP designed unique stationery for Pauline that reflected his trademark wit and humor, embodying the core of his humorous artistic expression. These collaborations bridged the worlds of fashion and art.

PPP's enduring legacy is evident in his significant contributions to MAD magazine, where he produced more than 200 articles and covers starting from1966 until 1993. In 2000, PPP and Lucie jointly published a book titled "Style and Humor," which showcased PPP's cartoons and Lucie's partnership with Pauline Trigère. The book celebrated the artistic talents of both of them. The Jewish Museum in Vienna honored their remarkable careers by hosting a successful exhibition that attracted 64,000 visitors. The book featured a curated selection of PPPs cartoons and illustrations. His work continues to inspire contemporary illustrators, underscoring the enduring impact of humor and creativity in the art world. PPP's advice to his two daughters were: "Never lose your sense of humor," "Defend those who need it," "Absolutely look out for others," "Be kind and decent, and tell your stories and documenting them for the future."

PPP’s' work for Pauline's stationery, the whimsical turtle designs uncovered during the research, speaks volumes about the animal symbol that became synonymous with Trigère. This unique blend of playfulness with the turtle symbol that has become part of Pauline, these illustrations perfectly captured the essence of Pauline. PPP was known for his unique font type, as it's hand-drawn and the letters always fitted together perfectly like a jigsaw puzzle.

PPP, Lucie, and Trigère not only had professional connections but they also had a deep friendship that extended into their personal lives. The Porges spending time at Trigère's country home upstate, Pauline let the girls to arrange the china plates displayed on the kitchen wall, it was an artistic outlet which they enjoyed to participated in.

Through these personal stories, I learned further insights between the friendship between Pauline Trigère, Lucie Porges, and PPP. The three talented artists combined the realms of fashion and art with elegance and humor. In addition, the enduring love and long-lasting marriage between PPP and Lucie is a continued source of inspiration to all that knew them.