Political Cartoons: Then and Now
- September 17, 2019
- 5:00 PM - 8:30 CST
- Lewis Towers, Regents Hall, 16th Floor
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University Libraries, School of Communication
Jocelyn D. Cheng, jcheng5@luc.edu or 773.508.2616 - Free
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Political cartoons are entertaining art forms that portray public figures and current events in humorous yet thought-provoking ways. With the current use of memes, are political cartoons a dying art? How will they stay relevant in the future? Join us for a fascinating look at the history and evolution of political cartoons as a genre.
British political cartoon historian Tim Benson, Chicago Tribune's editorial cartoonist Scott Stantis, and local avid political art collector Anthony Mourek will be at Loyola's downtown campus, to engage in a lively discussion. Friends of the University Libraries Advisory Board President Mariam Pera (BA '10, MPP '19) will moderate the panel discussion. Desserts and beverages will be available.
Prior to the panel discussion, Loyola's School of Communication will showcase select pieces of Scott Stantis' work in the School's exhibit space at 51 E. Pearson Street. Light refreshments will be served.
The program is presented by Loyola University Chicago's University Libraries and School of Communication, in collaboration with The Caxton Club.
The event is free and open to the public. Registration is encouraged.
5:00 to 6:30 PM Exhibit: School of Communication, 51 E. Pearson Street, 1st Floor
6:30 to 8:15 PM Panel Discussion: Lewis Towers, Regents Hall, 111 E. Pearson Street, 16th Floor
