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  • Uncharted: American Abstraction in the Information Age | January 28-June 19, 2020 | Emily Lowe Gallery, behind Emily Lowe Hall, South Campus
  • David Filderman Gallery | Other People’s Parties | August 13, 2019-March 13, 2020 | Joan and Donald Axinn Library Ninth Floor, South Campus

Political Slant: Editorial Cartoons

October 1 - December 21, 2012
David Filderman Gallery


Original sketches and digital prints of contemporary cartoons by five editorial cartoonists: Walt Handelsman of Newsday, Mike Keefe, Steve Kelley, Jimmy Margulies of The Record (North NJ) and Signe Wilkinson of the Philadelphia Daily News. Topics include the economy, education, human rights, presidential elections, and war. Works by the late 19th century political artist Thomas Nast provide historical perspective.

Gallery Location and Hours
David Filderman Gallery,
Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library,
Ninth Floor, South Campus
Monday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday, Noon - 5 p.m.
 

Walt Handelsman, Economic Indicators
Walt Handelsman, Economic Indicators, 4/26/2012, Digital print, (c) Walt Handelsman, Newsday, 2012
  • Walt Handelsman, Here's a Pencil

    Walt Handelsman, Here's a Pencil, 2012, Digital print, (c) Walt Handelsman, Newsday

  • Walt Handelsman, Not Acceptable

    Walt Handelsman, Not Acceptable, 2012, Digital print, (c) Walt Handelsman, Newsday

  • Mike Keefe, Horsemen

    Mike Keefe, Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, 2012, Digital print, (c) Mike Keefe

  • Mike Keefe, Nobel Prize

    Mike Keefe, Nobel Prize, 2012, Digital print, (c) Mike Keefe

  • Mike Keefe, Upward Mobility

    Mike Keefe, Upward Mobility, 2012, Digital print, (c) Mike Keefe

  • Steve Kelly, Ann Romney

    Steve Kelley, Ann Romney, 2012, Digital print, (c) Steve Kelley

  • Steve Kelly, Halftime

    Steve Kelley, Halftime, 2012, Digital print, (c) Steve Kelley

  • Steve Kelley, Homework Supercommittee

    Steve Kelley, Homework Supercommittee, 2012, Digital print, (c) Steve Kelley

  • Jimmy Margulies, Torture

    Jimmy Margulies, Torture, 2012, Digital print, (c) Jimmy Margulies

  • Jimmy Margulies, Plastic

    Jimmy Margulies, Plastics, 2012, Digital print, (c) Jimmy Margulies

  • Jimmy Margulies, Unemployment

    Jimmy Margulies, Unemployment Window, 2012, Digital print, (c) Jimmy Margulies

  • Signe Wilkinson

    Signe Wilkinson, Polling Place, 2012, Digital print, (c) Signe Wilkinson

  • Signe Wilkinson

    Signe Wilkinson, School Test-Taking Basics, 2012, Digital print, (c) Signe Wilkinson, Philadelphia Daily News

  • Signe Wilkinson, Religion

    Signe Wilkinson, Religion, 2012, Digital print, (c) Signe Wilkinson, Philadelphia Daily News

Related Programs:

Artist Panel and Reception*
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
3 - 5 pm
David Filderman Gallery, South Campus

Connecting Political Cartoons in Your Classroom**
(for middle and high school educators only)

Thursday, October 25, 2012
Rochelle and Irwin A. Lowenfeld Conference and Exhibition Hall, Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, 10th Floor, South Campus

Music: The Voice of the People**
Saturday, November 17, 2012
Rochelle and Irwin A. Lowenfeld Conference and Exhibition Hall, Joan and Donald E. Axinn, Library, 10th Floor, South Campus

*This is a Signature SeriesLIAA Logo event of the Arts ALIVE LI festival organized by the Long Island Arts Alliance. 

**Program fees may apply.  For more information or to register for Museum events please call (516) 463-5672 or click here.


  • Uncharted: American Abstraction in the Information Age | January 28-June 19, 2020 | Emily Lowe Gallery, behind Emily Lowe Hall, South Campus
  • David Filderman Gallery | Other People’s Parties | August 13, 2019-March 13, 2020 | Joan and Donald Axinn Library Ninth Floor, South Campus