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Churchill in Cartoons: Satirising a Statesman

A soviet-style caricature of Churchill.

Until Feb 23, 2025
Lambeth Rd, London SE1 6HZ, United Kingdom

Winston Churchill was many things to many people. Some knew him as Winnie, others as the British Bulldog or the Father of Europe. His ebullience, eloquence, and never-say-die fight was at the heart of British morale during W.W. II. This exhibition, which marks the 150th anniversary of Churchill’s birth, brings together some of Europe’s best 20th-century cartoonists and their depictions of the brilliant statesman—including works by Leslie Illingworth, Neville Colvin, and David Low. Think bow tie, big cigar, and the two-fingered “V for Victory.” —Elena Clavarino

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