Poking fun at power: political cartoonists and their enduring art form
Thu 23 Jun 2016, 18:00 - 19:30
- Venue
- The British Academy, 10-11 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AH
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Cartoons designed to ridicule leaders and their policies have been a feature of political life both in the UK and internationally for centuries. Dr Britta Martens explores the art form from a historical angle, focusing upon satirical portrayals of Napoleon III in the Victorian era, while leading cartoonist Gary Barker discusses contemporary cartooning, offering an insight into his creative process.
Organised in partnership with the Cartoon Museum
Speakers:
Dr Britta Martens, Senior Lecturer in English, University of the West of England
Gary Barker, Cartoonist and illustrator
Introduced by Anita O’Brien, Director, Cartoon Museum
Interested in this event? Find out more about our season on political leadership taking place throughout June 2016.