Organizing Your Own Cartoon Exhibition
“The first time I organized a cartoon exhibition, I didn’t have a budget, a sponsor, or even enough frames. But I had something stronger: a message to share and a group of artists willing to speak through their drawings. That’s how it began.” — Arifur Rahman , cartoonist and founder of Toons Mag and Cartoonist Network Why Exhibit Cartoons? Cartoons aren’t just for the back pages of newspapers or social media timelines. When displayed thoughtfully in a gallery, library, school, or online space, cartoons become artifacts of public dialogue, dissent, and creativity . A cartoon exhibition can: 💬 Spark political or social discussions ✊ Advocate for rights, justice, or freedom of expression 🎨 Showcase artistic talent from local or global cartoonists 📚 Educate communities on complex issues through visual storytelling I've organized cartoon exhibitions in Norway, Bangladesh, Sweden, India, Slovakia, and online , with artists from over 100 countries. Each o...
