Culture news

Disney to lose exclusive rights over Mickey Mouse. What will it mean?

Since 1928, Mickey Mouse has been the face of Disney. But as copyright protections over the mouse expire, the company might have to share him.

07/07/2022

Culture news

Viral cartoon showing Ukrainian tractor towing Russian tank explained

A new cartoon has emerged of a Russian tank being towed by a Ukrainian tractor. We look at the cartoon behind the new meme.

30/03/2022

Culture news

New Belgian passports to feature iconic cartoons Tintin and the Smurfs

The newly designed passports will also increase security, the country's foreign minister has said.

28/01/2022

Art

Why is Boris Johnson such an easy target for political cartoonists?

Following allegations of Boris Johnson's parties at Downing Street being in breach of coronavirus restrictions, it is a busy time of year for political cartoonists.

27/01/2022

Denmark

Denmark pledges to protect teachers from threats against free speech

"It is unacceptable for violence and threats to create self-censorship and censorship in schools," said Danish Justice Minister Nick Hækkerup.

17/12/2021

Art

Pink Floyd's 'The Wall' artwork cooked up on Waters' kitchen table

Gerald Scarfe had worked as a political cartoonist for years before the band assigned him the task of designing the rock opera's cover and characters. He reveals the unconventional way it came about.

25/10/2021

Culture news

'Black Lives Matter' wins 2021 LIBEX cartoon prize

Where will the new anathemas of political correctness take us?, asks LIBEX for their third edition of the international press cartoon competition. And the winner had BLM resonace.

26/09/2021

Culture news

Cancel culture, 'Woke' and PC: democracy in danger? | View

"For activists, the purpose of literature and art should be to convey positive messages and correct the social imbalances," says Thierry Vissol, who offers a pan-European, cross-discipline warning on the dangers of Cancel Culture.

15/09/2021

Denmark

Dane who drew controversial Muhammad caricature dies at 86

Political observers in the Nordic countries have described the cartoon incident as one of the most severe foreign policy crises for both Denmark and Norway in their recent histories.

19/07/2021

World

Tin Tin artwork sells for 2.6m euros at Paris auction

The print shows the famous Belgian journalist being scared senseless by a Chinese dragon.

14/01/2021

World

How are political cartoonists in the MENA region drawing attention to social issues?

The lot of political cartoonists in the Middle East & North Africa region is not an easy one.

20/11/2020

World

Children in the Middle East & North Africa want funnier, relatable Arabic cartoons

For many children in the Middle East and North Africa, who have grown up almost exclusively watching international animations, finding relatable cartoons can be a challenge.

20/11/2020

Pakistan

Macron's Islam comments spark protests in Pakistani city of Karachi

Macron sparked outrage after he indicated France would not stop publishing satirical cartoons, including those of the Prophet Mohammed

27/10/2020

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Tributes after Argentine cartoonist Quino dies aged 88

Argentine cartoonist Joaquín Salvador Lavado, the creator of the beloved comic strip Mafalda, has died at the age of 88, his editor announced Wednesday.

01/10/2020

Germany

Germany's far-right AfD party apologises over 'racist' colouring books

Police in Germany are investigating 'racist' colouring books distributed by a faction of Alternative for Germany.

20/02/2020

France

New Asterix book features female heroine for the first time

Asterix and the Chieftain’s daughter sees pint-sized Gaul joined by Adrenaline, the teenage daughter of famous Gaulish king Vercingetorix.

25/10/2019

United Kingdom

Masha and the Bear: Russian duo clock up 55 billion views on YouTube

The cartoon will hit UK cinemas on September 20.

20/09/2019

Cult

Trump, Putin and Brexit among satirical themes at World Press Cartoon

Drawings dripping with satire went on display at the World Press Cartoon in Portugal, as artists took on themes including politics, global warming, immigration, and Brexit.

13/05/2019

Cult

Bullfighting, Brexit and Bolsonaro at Portuguese Cartoon Xira exhibit

As Portugal’s bullfighting tradition is stirring a tense debate in the country. The annual Cartoon Xira presented an exhibition of the Argentinian cartoonist Marlene Pohle's unpublished drawings.

18/04/2019

France

Viral climate cartoon uses satire to question Notre Dame donations

French cartoonist Alexis Delahaye has suggested the money should be put towards conserving the planet.

18/04/2019