Aislin and Chapleau participate in new Champlain Bridge time capsule

From The Montreal Gazette.

Aislin from The Montreal Gazette as well as Serge Chapleau from La Presse contributed editorial cartoons that will be hidden in the new span of the Champlain Bridge for future generations to find.

Political cartooning, a relic of a bygone era?

Jennifer Grygiel in The Conversation.

Not everyone possesses the skills to draw a cartoon, but pretty much anyone can make a meme.

The New York Times came under fire after a political cartoon appeared in print on April 25, 2019.

Ali Dorani: Iranian cartoonist on the drawings that saved his life

From BBC World.

Cartoonist Ali Dorani fled Iran at the age of 21 before becoming trapped in Australia's controversial Manus Island detention camp for four years - but things changed after his artwork was posted online.

Here's his story - in his own words and drawings.

Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum acquires Ollie Harrington collection

From the Ohio State Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum Blog.

The Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum has acquired a rare collection of materials by the late Oliver “Ollie” Harrington.

Arriving from Germany, Ollie Harrington’s collection includes original published cartoons, along with roughs, sketchbooks and other archival materials.

Nate Beeler laid off from The Columbus Dispatch

Cartoonist Nate Beeler was laid off yesterday from The Columbus Dispatch which he joined in March 2012.

Rick McKee laid off from The Augusta Chronicle

Editorial cartoonist Rick McKee was laid off from The Augusta Chronicle after 21 years with the paper. His last cartoon will be published July 20th.

Frank Frazetta's "Egyptian Queen" Sets $5.4 Million World Record

From Heritage Auctions.

The 1969 fantasy painting Egyptian Queen, one of the most legendary artworks by famed artist Frank Frazetta, sold for a world record $5.4 million Thursday, May 16, at a public auction of vintage comic books and comic art held by Heritage Auctions in Chicago.