If you happen to find yourself in NYC this weekend and you want to pet, poke or taunt a bunch of stinky, opinionated and unpredictable artists quarantined inside the dank prison of their own minds, swing by the MoCCA Arts Festival 2018 and have at it. I will be there on Saturday, April 7, from 2-3pm, signing and selling copies of my new book, And Then the World Blew Up. I will also be there on Sunday, April 8, at 12:30pm, partaking in a public discussion with other cartoonists about how to seamlessly Frankenstein together WTF, LOL, OMG and STFU with art for fun and profit. Here are the details:
The MoCCA Arts Festival will take place April 7 – 8th, 2018 from 11:00AM – 7:00PM on Saturday and 11:00AM – 6:00PM on Sunday, held at the luxurious and modern Metropolitan West located on West 46th Street between 11th and 12th Avenues. Mere steps from the Hudson River Greenway and the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum, MoCCA’s host venue will encompass two floors of exhibitor tables, a gallery of original art showcasing the work of special guests, and pop-up cafés throughout the space.
12:30 pm / HELVETICA ROOM
Political Cartooning: Now, More Than Ever
In turbulent political times, when the stakes are high, a political cartoonist can visually dramatize complex situations and clarify core issues in artful ways. Just when we need them most, political cartoonists, like journalists, find themselves in an increasingly precarious position in American culture. Nevertheless, a cohort of dedicated artists continue to accept the challenge of commenting visually on current events. Marymount Manhattan College professor Kent Worcester will lead a discussion on contemporary political cartooning with Steve Brodner, Mr. Fish, Ann Telnaes, and Eli Valley.
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Oh how I wish I could be there. Enjoy and take care of your arm!