cultural
May
19
2022
Manny Francisco's UFO congressional hearing cartoon shows two aliens on a park bench, one reacting strongly to a newspaper about the US Congress holding its first UFO hearing in half a century. The shouting alien declares 'THOSE AREN'T REAL!' while a small UFO floats in the background, adding irony to the alien skepticism. This piece satirizes government UFO disclosure, blending extraterrestrial denial with political humor. The city skyline and park setting ground the extraterrestrial theme in everyday life, making the cartoon relatable yet pointed. Editors see these kinds of cartoons pop up whenever Congress dips into fringe topics, and this one nails the absurdity with clean lines and direct punch.
Jun
11
2021
Mar
30
2021
On March 30 2021 artist Randall Enos depicted three Easter bunnies in an art gallery viewing eggs painted in styles reminiscent of Mondrian Kandinsky and Warhol. One egg incorporates a Coca Cola can. The rightmost bunny declares the works crap rather than art. The scene captures perennial debates over abstract versus representational forms during the Easter season when egg decoration traditions intersect with contemporary gallery culture.
