Selective political cartoons World-renowned caricaturist Peter Schrank turns politicians' eternal fiascos into contemplation and humor

Peter Schrank
Peter Schrank is a talented caricaturist with a keen insight into contemporary society. His works vividly reflect various aspects of life, eliciting smiles and provoking thought. Schrank not only explores political and socio-cultural themes but also incorporates elements of subtle humor into his illustrations. His influence extends beyond the realm of art, significantly shaping the perception of events and phenomena in the world.
Peter Schrank was born in 1958 in Germany and rose to prominence thanks to his caricatures and illustrations, which reflect various aspects of contemporary society, politics, culture, and many other themes. Schrank began his career as an artist in the early 1980s. For many years, he has actively worked on creating caricatures and illustrations for various publications and has also participated in numerous exhibitions worldwide. His talent and sharp wit have earned him numerous awards and recognition in the cartoon industry. Schrank is also known for his social activism and involvement in various projects aimed at supporting freedom of speech and expression. His caricatures have become an integral part of discussions on important political topics and global events in publications such as The Independent, The Economist, and The New York Times.
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Israel and Palestine
"Caricature for The Times about the dire situation in the Gaza Strip."
Peter Schrank
"A recent cartoon for The Times. I've seen few cartoons about Israel's brutal attack on the Gaza Strip. Newspaper editors are still concerned about accusations of anti-Semitism".
Peter Schrank
"Caricature can be a very blunt instrument and not particularly well-suited for resolving such a complex and tragic situation. I try to maintain impartiality, restrain feelings of outrage, horror, and disappointment regarding the endlessly repeating story".
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Vladimir Putin and the war against Ukraine
"Cartoon for Encompass. Can be used as a Christmas card".
Peter Schrank
"My cartoon for The Times. Ukrainian drones hit Moscow".
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"Cartoon for Encompass".
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"Cartoon for The Times. Russia's occupation of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine".
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"It seems like there are more frightening world leaders now than ever before".
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Afghanistan and the USA
"The catastrophic withdrawal of the USA from Afghanistan".
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"Another piece about Afghanistan for The Business Post".
Peter Schrank
"I'm proud of this cartoon. It was published in The Times and was recognized as the best at the Political Cartoon of the Year Awards 2021 ceremony".
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Donald Trump and Boris Johnson
"For the Sunday Business Post".
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"For the Sunday Business Post".
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Covering up Russia's crimes
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Barack Obama and Vladimir Putin's crimes in Syria
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"Trump is a gift for caricaturists, but also a big problem for everyone. Let's hope we won't have to draw him for long".
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Jeff Bezos and Amazon
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