Venn Diagrams

Venn diagrams have become a popular vehicle for cultural observation or humour. Learn of their origin, and enjoy our selection of examples.

Venn diagram in Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge University and John Venn before being elected to the Royal Society in 1883

During a 20 June 2024 interview with TV personality Chrissy Teigen, the then US Vice President Kamala Harris said:

“I’m going to confess, I love Venn diagrams. You know – those three [circles]. If you’re ever in a moment of con…