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Cartoon and Political Satire

The Cartoon Empire

The project provides a comprehensive, transnational history of Anglo-American political comic art, which is the basis of today’s global political cartoon genre.

About the project

A University of New England ARC DECRA Project

Cartoons and satire are a pivotal form of political art, which are dominated by a narrow focus on national traditions. This research Hub is interested in how we can understand political cartooning as a global phenomenon; how major world events (such as world wars, economic crises, etc.) have inspired a variety of responses from cartoonists of all nations; and what the future holds for political cartooning in the context of the webcomic and the internet meme.

Richard maintains a strong connection to several major international scholarly networks, including the French-based EIRIS (Equipe Interdisciplinaire de Recherche sur l'Image Satirique), and the Cartoon Museum in London.

Project lead

Richard Scully - Richard was awarded a DECRA (Discovery Early Career Researcher Award) by the Australian Research Council, to explore the global history of political cartoons (funding for 2013-2015 inclusive).

Researcher profile

The University of New England respects and acknowledges that its people, courses and facilities are built on land, and surrounded by a sense of belonging, both ancient and contemporary, of the world's oldest living culture. In doing so, UNE values and respects Indigenous knowledge systems as a vital part of the knowledge capital of Australia. We recognise the strength, resilience and capacity of the Aboriginal community and pay our respects to the Elders past, present and future.

Cartoon and Political Satire

The Cartoon Empire

A University of New England ARC DECRA Project

Project lead

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