looks
Jan
11
2019
On January 11 2019 Donald Trump appears in a large chair holding a cat labeled Lindsey Graham. A sign states shutdowns are forever. The cat replies that emergency powers should be used. The drawing addresses the ongoing government shutdown and border wall negotiations active at that time.
Jan
11
2019
Arcadio Esquivel's cartoon portrays Nicolás Maduro in a gun-rigged brick wall, critiquing Venezuela's dictadura and socialismo. The red backdrop amplifies tension, with the leader's angry face emphasizing paranoia. This visual satire highlights authoritarian defenses amid crisis.
Aug
6
2018
Arend van Dam's 2018 cartoon captures Maduro as a busdriver recklessly joyriding the Venezuela bus off a cliff, a stark metaphor for mismanagement under the dictator in South America. The bus, marked prominently with 'Venezuela,' carries worried passengers, their faces showing distress as the vehicle leaves the winding road. This piece underscores the chaotic leadership steering the nation toward ruin, with tags like Maduro, Venezuela, busdriver, joyriding, mismanagement, and dictator emphasizing the satirical take on political turmoil. The clear lines and exaggerated motion lines add to the dramatic effect, making it a pointed commentary on governance failures.
May
11
2018
Pat Bagley's 2018 cartoon titled Mother's Day features large, bold text spelling 'MOTHER' in a sketchy style, with the phrase 'You get the idea.' below it. Three cartoon children appear: one taller figure with a ponytail looking downward, a smiling child holding a red heart, and another grinning kid with a paintbrush and bucket. The image tags include Mothers Day, kids, kiddos, children, mom, mother, nurturer, family, hearts, love, and Happy Mothers Day. The overall composition suggests a child's attempt at drawing or honoring their mother, complete with a signature from Bagley and The Salt Lake Tribune. This lighthearted piece captures the essence of family bonds without deep political undertones, focusing on simple affection.
Feb
23
2018
Osmani Simanca's 2018 cartoon shows a map with USA, Cuba, Venezuela, and Latin America labeled clearly. Uncle Sam stands on the USA landmass, telescope in hand, gazing south toward a mustached man in a red suit on Venezuela. This figure, resembling Nicolas Maduro, raises a red card in one hand and a Venezuelan flag in the other, with a palm tree nearby. The Summit of the Americas tag suggests commentary on exclusion, while Uncle Sam and USA elements point to American oversight. Latin America spans the bottom, emphasizing regional dynamics in this straightforward satirical piece.
Arcadio Esquivel's 2017 political cartoon titled 'Adopt a Tree' features a simple shopping cart against a blue sky, containing a tree with lush green foliage and a trunk emerging from black soil at the base. The artwork employs environmental satire to blend consumerism and nature, presenting the tree as if it's a product for adoption. With dry humor, the illustration comments on how everyday shopping habits intersect with ecological concerns, using the absurd image of a tree in a trolley to provoke thought. The signature and date add authenticity to this editorial cartoon on environment, making it sharable for discussions on deforestation commentary and green initiatives. Overall, it's a straightforward yet witty take on surreal tree shopping.
Apr
19
2017
Dario Castillejos captures Nicolas Maduro in a dark bedroom, his face twisted in distress as he grips the Venezuela flag like a blanket. Beneath it, a chaotic crowd of gente from the pueblo surges with protestas, holding signs demanding 'FUERA' and chanting 'VIVA VENEZUELA.' The scene highlights tensions in the pais under Maduro's gobierno, a nod to the izquierda path set by Hugo Chavez. Stars on the flag gleam amid thrown objects, suggesting unrest boiling over. This 2017 cartoon nails the nightmare of leadership amid public fury, with scribbled lines adding raw energy to the satire.
Apr
13
2017
This biting IRS vampire cartoon captures the tax audit horror through a Dracula IRS auditor snarling 'Blood Type?' at a seated figure, surrounded by flying bats IRS office chaos. Skulls and blood tax office elements amplify the vampire tax collector menace, with red splatters, scattered dollars, and eerie figures like a horned creature and a crowned character in the audits section. The political satire on IRS bureaucracy skewers the dread of audits, blending humorous take on tax evasion fears with gothic imagery for an insightful jab at fiscal frights. No wonder taxpayers feel drained.
Jan
18
2016
