We celebrate The New Cartoonist reaching its tenth edition
Glenn Marshall writes: The New Cartoonist has just published its tenth edition which is an achievement in itself with these difficult times in both digital and print publishing. This issue could even be called a PCO Special as it features an interview with our Chair-meister Clive Goddard explaining the organisation, a look back at the […]
Things That Go Bump In The Night exhibition
Intro by Sarah Boyce: Have you noticed it’s getting darker in the evenings and things are getting spookier? The owl hooting a bit too loudly, the werewolf howling far off in the distance, the gate weirdly clanking when there’s no wind? To celebrate the spooky, spirit season West End Arts Library at 35 St Martins […]
Desert island cartoon exhibition
Glenn Marshall writes: Over the next few weeks Pete Songi transports us to a desert island with his fourth cartoon exhibition, held at the wonderful Duke of Greenwich pub and doesn’t living on a desert island, cut off from what’s going on in the world, seem an appealing prospect at the moment (naturally you’d need […]
New The New Cartoonist
The New Cartoonist is now onto its fourth issue. Editor, Cartoonist and man about town Pete Songi introduces you to the latest instalment: In this issue we have the editorial cartoon heavyweight, writer, poet and performer Martin Rowson on the front cover. I caught up with Rowson in his studio at home in South East […]
PCO Cartoon Awards Night
Photo © Neil Martin A special report from our man in the projection room with the ruffled Vienetta shirt, Glenn Marshall. Now officially the creator of the world’s funniest cartoon ever.* (*Subs, please check) Additional bits from Clive Goddard (who failed to win Best Jacket). Reporting from the glitzy Professional Cartoonists’ Organisation Awards 2024 (AKA […]
Let It Snow! Show
Glenn Marshall writes: There was a Snow gathering at The Duke of Greenwich pub for the opening of the latest Pete Songi curated exhibition ‘Let It Snow!’ and many brave souls donned their thermal underwear to make the arctic expedition to Greenwich. Thanks to Mark Winter for all the photos. Ed Naylor (Nay) with Pete […]
Trumpmageddon – Cartoon Special
© Mark ‘Chicane’ Winter If there are any industries that should be thrilled at four more years of Trump it’s the cartoon profession and purveys of orange ink. I’ve been reposting many of these cartoons and caricatures across social media in the run-up to the US election expecting I’d be able to sway the American […]
The New Cartoonist magazine launched
Cartoon © Mark Winter Pete Songi writes: And it’s launched! The New Cartoonist, a new digital bi-monthly magazine for cartoonists and fans of cartoonists available via ISSUU.com. Full of interviews, reviews, articles, events and best of all cartoons! Ideally viewed on a desktop. Thank you to the cartoon community for submitting and special thanks to […]
An evening of cartoons and cake
Glenn Marshall writes: Last Thursday we had the ‘Vue Privée’ for the ‘Cartoonists At The Cafe’ exhibition at the fabulous Maison Bertaux where the great, the good and the thirsty gathered to celebrate the art of cartooning. More details about the show here The cafe tables where put aside to accommodate the expected masses. The […]