The New York Times posted their picks for the most notable print and online illustrations to appear in their publication in 2018. They pared down the thousands submitted to the ones that were “conveying emotion, creating space for thought, adding depth to subjects that may feel at once both too complex and overly familiar.” You can see if they succeeded by clicking this link.
Although my wife may disagree with my pick since she likes to travel, here’s one of my favorites from their many excellent selections: