Speaker(s): Directed by Cherian George Hosted by Barbie Zelizer
Cartoons are among the most basic forms of political commentary, but their evocative power also renders them and their creators vulnerable to attack. Today’s threats range from direct attacks by governments to self-censorship by publishers and the crossfire of the culture wars. This symposium brought together leading artists and experts to discuss the power and precarity of cartoons in America and around the world.
Directed by Cherian George
Hosted by Barbie Zelizer
Schedule:
9:30am – 10:00am
Breakfast in the ASC Forum
10:00am – 10:15am
Welcome + Introduction
Barbie Zelizer
Cherian George
10:15am – 12:15pm
Panel One: Confronting State Power
Rob Rogers
Vilma Vargas
Ted Rall
John A. Lent
12:15pm – 1:30pm
Lunch in the Plaza Lobby
1:30pm – 3:30pm
Panel Two: Cultural Crossfire
Signe Wilkinson
Charles Brownstein
Emad Hajjaj
Mr. Fish
3:30pm – 5:00pm
Book Signings/Reception