I just returned from Duke University and the Nasher Museum of Art where I participated in a panel discussion about Satire and New Media. The Nasher is featuring a very interesting Cartoon show called “Lines of Attack”. The show is an impressive  display of contemporary and historical artwork but with an interesting twist. The exhibition sets out to compare the cartoon commentaries of Daumier and his peers in 1830’s France with contemporary political cartoonists, illustrators and animators. Caricature portrayals of Dubya, Bill Clinton and their cronies stand opposite their nineteenth century French counterparts. It was a show worth visiting.

From March 12- 23rd I had the great pleasure to visit Amman, Jordan and Beirut, Lebanon as part of the Strategic Speakers initiative sponsored by the US Embassies in the region.  The purpose of my visit was to meet and talk with a wide array of citizen groups about issues surrounding freedom of expression and how cartoons and animation can promote social and political change.

It was an exhilarating and educational experience for me. I addressed students on six campuses, enjoyed panel discussions with cartoon and animator colleagues, met with local civic leaders and enjoyed exhibition openings in several venues.

I was left with a wide variety of impressions… I would like to share a few. Read more

Here’s the most recent editorial cartoon for The Economist… very much like an animated cartoon. On the subject of The Economist, check out this year’s April Fool’s post on their website.