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1 month, 3 weeks ago

The Art of Subtlety: Uma Nair on the Legacy of RK Laxman and Abu Abraham

Art critic Uma Nair reflects on the enduring legacy of political cartoonist Abu Abraham, highlighting his ability to translate satire into politics through subtle and humanizing storytelling. Despite living in a time with limited information, Abraham's works retain their relevance and continue to inspire and provoke viewers today.

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Brazilian cartoonist Carlos Amorim on sketching our world as we know it

The Hindu

Carlos Amorim’s works knock you sideways with the enormity of the reality they depict, making you wonder why you could not see what has always been there. However, this is first time Carlos is having a show in India, courtesy the Indian Institute of Cartoonists which is displaying as many as 60 of his works. Once that is done, I …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Cartoonist Lynda Barry : Bullseye with Jesse Thorn

NPR

Cartoonist Lynda Barry Enlarge this image toggle caption John D. & Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation John D. & Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Lynda Barry is a legend of alternative comics. She started her career as an undergrad at Evergreen College – she made a regular comic called Ernie Pook's Comeek. She's written several books on the subject of drawings and …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian Institute of Cartoonists to honour Keshav V with Bartons Lifetime Achievement Award

The Hindu

As part of the 17th anniversary celebrations of the Indian Cartoon Gallery, the Indian Institute of Cartoonists is presenting the Bartons Lifetime Achievement Award to eminent cartoonist Keshav V on July 6. Attracted to every form of art since childhood, Keshav channelled his passion into a career by sketching people live at music concerts for Ananda Vikatan, a Tamil weekly …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

‘A cartoonist who never offends is most likely not saying anything of value’

The Hindu

“I started drawing my characters and stories from an early age, and at school, I discovered that caricaturing the teacher was more amusing than staring out of the window during dull lessons,” says British political cartoonist Dave Brown. His cartoons have won numerous awards including Press Awards Cartoonist of the Year 2013, Political Cartoonist of the Year 2004 and 2019, …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

Anti-Congress Cartoon US Cartoonist Make In India

ABP News

The Verdict: Fake The original cartoon, created in 2015 by Indian cartoonist Amal Medhi, poked fun at the government’s ‘Make in India’ initiative. An image circulating online claims that American cartoonist Ben Garrison created a political cartoon targetting India's main Opposition party, the Indian National Congress. It has been manipulated and the original version was created by Indian cartoonist Amal …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

World Cartoonist Day 2024: Who Was the First Cartoonist? History, Significance, Wishes, Quotes, and Messages to Share

News 18

World Cartoonist Day, observed annually on May 5, is a cherished occasion dedicated to celebrating the remarkable contributions of cartoonists across the globe. His groundbreaking drawing was published in the magazine Punch on July 15th, 1843, under the title ‘Cartoon No.1: Substance and Shadow.’ This iconic work not only marked the inception of modern political cartoons but also earned Leech …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

Marvel comic book artist Ed Piskor, 41, dies by suspected suicide after penning lengthy letter blaming 'internet bullies' for his death - a week after being accused of 'grooming' a 17-year-old girl

Daily Mail

If you or a loved one is experiencing suicidal thoughts or actions, please contact the National Suicide Hotline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK If you or a loved one is experiencing suicidal thoughts or actions, please contact the National Suicide Hotline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK Piskor denied any wrongdoing and appeared to name his accuser saying: 'I'm so sorry for being …

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54 years, 11 months ago

Elon Musk's X Is Suspending Accounts That Reveal a Neo-Nazi Cartoonist's Alleged Identity

Wired

X has locked and suspended the accounts of journalists and researchers who shared the alleged identity of a neo-Nazi cartoonist known as Stonetoss after the cartoonist appealed to site owner Elon Musk. A lengthy X thread posted by the antifascist research group Anonymous Comrades Collective last week claimed that Stonetoss is a man named Hans Kristian Graebener from Spring, Texas. …

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1 year, 1 month ago

How a Scientist and Cartoonist Envision Living on the Moon and Mars

Wired

By the 2030s, if NASA’s and other space agencies’ plans come to fruition, astronauts and the occasional tourist group will frequently visit the moon. Not long after that, they’ll be able to live for extended periods on lunar outposts, much like astronauts do in space stations today. Kelly and Zach Weinersmith envision the future of space settlements in A City …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Remembering cartoonist Ajit Ninan Mathew (1955-2023)

The Hindu

And how he helped in the rebirth of cartoons as the “funnies”. A tribute in The Times of India to their long-time cartoonist and illustrator Ajit Ninan Mathew, who passed away, aged 68, on September 8, in Mysuru, quoted an arts professor describing him, splendidly, as “the man who knows the human face better than any plastic surgeon”. He also …

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1 year, 5 months ago

‘Maaveeran’ review: Sivakarthikeyan shines in Tamil Nadu’s ‘Minnal Murali’

The Quint

Filmmaker Madonne Ashwin, who won a national award for his debut film Mandela, is back with his sophomore directorial, Maaveeran, a well-crafted fantasy action and political entertainer that revolves around a hero hailing from a socially and economically marginalized neighborhood. Contrary to the title, Maaveeran, our hero initially lacks courage, focusing on his family's survival rather than confronting injustices. The …

Sivakarthikeyan Maaveeran

1 year, 7 months ago

Hong Kong newspaper to stop publishing drawings by prominent cartoonist after government complaints

Associated Press

HONG KONG — A Hong Kong newspaper announced Thursday it will stop publishing drawings by the city’s most prominent political cartoonist after they drew government complaints, in another example of restrictions on speech and media after a Beijing-led crackdown. Most recently, the Home and Youth Affairs Bureau slammed his work for “smearing” the government’s role of appointing local committee members …

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1 year, 8 months ago

Al Jaffee death: Mad magazine cartoonist dead at 102

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Al Jaffee, Mad magazine's award-winning …

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1 year, 8 months ago

Al Jaffee, longtime Mad magazine cartoonist, dead at 102

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Al Jaffee, Mad magazine’s award-winning cartoonist and ageless wise guy who delighted millions of kids with the sneaky fun of the Fold-In and the snark of “Snappy Answers to Stupid Questions,” has died. Readers savored his Fold-Ins like dessert, turning to them on the inside back cover after looking through such other favorites as Antonio Prohías’ “Spy …

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1 year, 9 months ago

Dilbert cartoonist says he got canceled even though 'everyone agreed' with his racist tirade

Raw Story

"Dilbert" creator Scott Adams over the weekend saw his cartoon get canceled by multiple publishers after he went on a racist tirade where he advised white Americans to "get the hell away from Black people," whom he described as a "hate group." As the Washington Post notes, Adams' outburst last week was inspired by a poll from right-wing pollster Rasmussem …

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1 year, 9 months ago

‘Dilbert’ distributor severs ties with cartoonist Scott Adams over his racist remarks

LA Times

“Dilbert” comic strip creator Scott Adams experienced possibly the biggest repercussion of his recent comments about race when distributor Andrews McMeel Universal announced Sunday that it would no longer work with him. The creator of the long-running “Dilbert,” which pokes fun at office culture, defended himself on social media against those who he said “hate me and are canceling me.” …

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1 year, 10 months ago

TRIBUTE | R.K. Laxman: Remembering the uncommon man

The Hindu

Published : Jan 25, 2023 20:08 IST - 5 MINS READ One failure can make a success. Laxman failed to get into a proper art school and went on to become the country’s best regarded cartoonist. The Much-mentioned NO In the not-so-eventful princely state of Mysore, now called Mysuru, where he was born and brought up, the first event that …

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$President Murmu receives a memento with DC cartoonist Shaik Subhani\'sÂ artwork$

1 year, 11 months ago

President Murmu receives a memento with DC cartoonist Shaik Subhani\'sÂ artwork

Deccan Chronicle

HYDERABAD: Deccan Chronicle’s cartoonist Shaik Subhani’s artwork of the Ramappa temple, a UN world heritage site, has now found a place in Rashtrapati Bhavan history with a memento featuring his sketch of the temple presented to President Droupadi Murmu during her December 28 visit to the temple. The artwork, etched onto a silver platter, was presented to the President when …

2 years, 1 month ago

Cartoonists honor ‘Peanuts’ creator in Saturday funny pages

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Cartoonists across the nation are celebrating the 100th birthday of “Peanuts” creator Charles M. Schulz as only they can — with cartoons. More than 75 syndicated cartoonists have tucked tributes, Easter eggs and references to “Peanuts” in Saturday’s funny papers to honor the creator of Charlie Brown, Snoopy and company. “It’s a tribute to probably the world’s …

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2 years, 1 month ago

Cartoonist Lodges Complaint Over Threats on Caricature Resembling Right Wing Leader Sambhaji Bhide

News 18

A non-cognisable case was registered in Mumbai against two persons on the complaint of a cartoonist from renowned publication ‘Marmik’ who alleged he was being threatened for a caricature that resembled right-wing leader Sambhaji Bhide. A Byculla police station official said no FIR has been registered nor has any arrest been made on the complaint of cartoonist Gaurav Sarjerao Yadav. …

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2 years, 1 month ago

'I'm out': Dilbert cartoonist says he's finally done with Trump

Raw Story

Dilbert cartoonist Scott Adams has stuck by Donald Trump through countless scandals throughout the years, from getting caught on camera boasting about sexually assaulting women to getting impeached for trying to shake down the Ukrainian government for dirt on political rivals, and for getting impeached again for inciting a deadly riot at the United States Capitol building. Now, however, Adams …

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2 years, 5 months ago

Cool World: How the Brad Pitt-starring ‘Roger Rabbit on acid’ became a box office bomb

The Independent

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2 years, 5 months ago

At 90, a fulfilling journey for cartoonist Sukumar

The Hindu

Age has not withered his creative spirit, as cartoonist Sukumar celebrates his ‘navathi’ on July 6, Wednesday. The veteran political cartoonist and satirist had shifted to Kochi after a long stint in Thiruvananthapuram after his wife’s health condition had deteriorated in 2019. Born in 1932 at Attingal, S. Sukumaran Potti aka Sukumar started drawing cartoons from his childhood. Author of …

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The Art of Subtlety: Uma Nair on the Legacy of RK Laxman and Abu Abraham

Brazilian cartoonist Carlos Amorim on sketching our world as we know it

Cartoonist Lynda Barry : Bullseye with Jesse Thorn

Indian Institute of Cartoonists to honour Keshav V with Bartons Lifetime Achievement Award

‘A cartoonist who never offends is most likely not saying anything of value’

Anti-Congress Cartoon US Cartoonist Make In India

World Cartoonist Day 2024: Who Was the First Cartoonist? History, Significance, Wishes, Quotes, and Messages to Share

Marvel comic book artist Ed Piskor, 41, dies by suspected suicide after penning lengthy letter blaming 'internet bullies' for his death - a week after being accused of 'grooming' a 17-year-old girl

Elon Musk's X Is Suspending Accounts That Reveal a Neo-Nazi Cartoonist's Alleged Identity

How a Scientist and Cartoonist Envision Living on the Moon and Mars

Remembering cartoonist Ajit Ninan Mathew (1955-2023)

‘Maaveeran’ review: Sivakarthikeyan shines in Tamil Nadu’s ‘Minnal Murali’

Hong Kong newspaper to stop publishing drawings by prominent cartoonist after government complaints

Al Jaffee death: Mad magazine cartoonist dead at 102

Al Jaffee, longtime Mad magazine cartoonist, dead at 102

Dilbert cartoonist says he got canceled even though 'everyone agreed' with his racist tirade

‘Dilbert’ distributor severs ties with cartoonist Scott Adams over his racist remarks

TRIBUTE | R.K. Laxman: Remembering the uncommon man

President Murmu receives a memento with DC cartoonist Shaik Subhani\'sÂ artwork

Cartoonists honor ‘Peanuts’ creator in Saturday funny pages

Cartoonist Lodges Complaint Over Threats on Caricature Resembling Right Wing Leader Sambhaji Bhide

'I'm out': Dilbert cartoonist says he's finally done with Trump

Cool World: How the Brad Pitt-starring ‘Roger Rabbit on acid’ became a box office bomb

At 90, a fulfilling journey for cartoonist Sukumar