From the Postcard Diaries: Italy 2022 by Mark Mothersbaugh

From The Postcard Diaries, Italy 2022 by Mark Mothersbaugh

From The Postcard Diaries: Italy 2022
By Mark Mothersbaugh

Published Issue 110, February 2023


These postcards are often referred to as pieces of evidence, collected observations, or bits of reality.


From The Postcard Diaries, Italy 2022 by Mark Mothersbaugh | Index of Issue 110

Mark Mothersbaugh is one of this era’s most unique and prolific composers. Deeply aware of the ability of precise, multi-faceted artistic expression to deliver vital social commentary, he has perpetually challenged and redefined musical and visual boundaries. Mothersbaugh co-founded influential rock group DEVO, and then parlayed his avant-garde musical background into a leading role in the world of scoring for filmed and animated entertainment, interactive media and commercials.

Mark’s family in Italy: Anita, Margaret & Hope (Hui Hui) w/ Birdy Issue 107, photo by Mark Mothersbaugh

As an award winning composer, his credits include Moonrise Kingdom, 21 Jump Street, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, Enlightened, Rushmore, The Royal Tenenbaums, The Life Aquatic, Pee Wee’s Playhouse, and the hugely successful Rugrats television, stage and film franchise.

Through his multimedia company, Mutato Muzika, Mark has scored hundreds of commercials. Mothersbaugh received the BMI Richard Kirk Award for Outstanding Career Achievement at the organization’s 2004 Film/TV Awards. He can currently be seen as the art teacher on the hit television series, Yo Gabba Gabba!

From The Postcard Diaries, Italy 2022 by Mark Mothersbaugh

Check out Mark’s January install, Earthworm Rocket, or head to our Explore section to see more by this talented creative.