We first met The Artist in a weekly strip on 'Vice'. The emaciated part-bird, part-human's weary-but-determined attempts to break out as a fine artist captured the hearts of creatives and art-lovers who could see themselves in the absurdity of it all.0Plagued by doubts and anxiety, The Artist is confronted with constant setbacks punctuated by occasional, surprising glimpses of recognition. It's cynically satirical, but far more loving and affectionate than one might expect? even when wading through the bullshit. Based on Haifisch?s own experiences as an illustrator, The Artist is a modern hero for anyone who feels broken by the art world but continues on with the Sisyphean task nonetheless.