Since its founding in 1925, The New Yorker magazine has grown into one of the leading voices of American culture. As the publication approaches its 100th anniversary, it continues to provide information and entertainment to its readers on a weekly basis. In-depth reporting and critical analysis, witty cartoons and unique illustrations are the hallmarks of its identity. The aim of my thesis is to explore the multifaceted functioning and cultural significance of the magazine. My main research topics include a historical overview of the magazine, an examination of its structure and communication in action, and an analysis of its visuality. It also examines the work of the Hungarian creative community in the New Yorker. The study is complemented by the expertise of Tibor Kárpáti, a Hungarian illustrator, in a written interview. In it, he provides an insight into his personal professional observations from 10 years at the New Yorker magazine.