Alex Hoyt

Alex Hoyt is a freelance writer and digital illustrator whose work has appeared in The Atlantic, National Geographic, and Architect.

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Benjamin Netanyahu Is Not in the Mood for a Portrait
Alex Hoyt
January 9, 2013
The 2012 Election Results: Obama's Win in 1 Map
Alex Hoyt
November 8, 2012
How Poet Laureate Natasha Trethewey Wrote Her Father’s ‘Elegy’
The story behind the Pulitzer winner’s bittersweet, conflicted poem
Alex Hoyt
August 14, 2012
The Story Behind the Iconic Andy Warhol 'Esquire' Cover
Legendary designer George Lois shares early sketches of the famous image.
Alex Hoyt
June 7, 2012
Designing 'Mad Men': The Stories Behind Joan's Dresses and Don's Suits
Alex Hoyt
April 4, 2012
How Mountaineer Ed Viesturs First Summited Everest Without Oxygen
The story behind the 1990 Peace Climb up the world's tallest peak
Alex Hoyt
March 6, 2012
How Street Artist Vhils Creates a Mural
Alex Hoyt
December 29, 2011
How Chick Corea Wrote 'Spain'
Alex Hoyt
November 25, 2011
How Werner Herzog Filmed Death Row
Alex Hoyt
November 9, 2011
How Haruki Murakami's '1Q84' Was Translated Into English
Alex Hoyt
October 24, 2011