A Witness to the Space Age: The Life and Art of Paul Arlt Paul Theodore Arlt, born in the Bronx, New York, on March 15, 1914, and passing away in Rye, New York, on September 20, 2005, was more than just an American painter; he was a visual chronicler of a pivotal era. While formally trained – graduating from Colgate University in 1933 – Arlt’s artistic journey wasn't confined to traditional studio practice. He began his career as an editorial cartoonist for The Herald Tribune and later trade magazines, honing a keen eye for observation and a talent for capturing the essence of complex subjec…