What I Learned from Attending International Cartoon Exhibitions
“In my early days as a cartoonist, I never imagined my drawings would travel farther than my hometown. But when my first cartoon was selected for an exhibition in Europe, I discovered something that changed my life: cartoons speak every language.” — Arifur Rahman , founder of Toons Mag and Cartoonist Network Introduction: More Than Just Walls and Frames An international cartoon exhibition is not just a place where drawings hang on white walls. It’s a global conversation , a celebration of creative resistance , and a reminder that lines on paper can cross borders more easily than people can . Over the past 15 years, I’ve been lucky to participate in—and organize—numerous international cartoon exhibitions, from Norway and Slovakia to India, Sweden, and beyond. Each time, I’ve learned something not just about the craft of cartooning, but about humanity, culture, and the power of visual storytelling. In this post, I’ll share the most important lesso...
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