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Behind the Lines 2020: The year in political cartoons

2020’s disruption and turmoil got more close and personal than most of us ever imagined.

From the bushfire summer to the global pandemic, the nation’s political cartoonists had plenty to work with as they mapped the nation’s politics and our reaction, illuminating our shock and fears.

Hawaiian shirts and burnt trees gave way to masks and spiky balls.

With most of us still wondering ‘what the pup’ just happened, the brand-new iteration of Behind the Lines: The year in political cartoons will help us make sense of the dog’s breakfast that was 2020.

Behind the Lines 2020 presents the best political cartoons from this dog of a year, including digital cartoons for the first time.

When have we needed our cartoonists so much? Don’t miss it.

Behind the Lines exhibition
The 'whoosh' machine at the Behind the Lines exhibition
The Behind the Lines exhibition also includes digital cartoons

DETAILS

PHONE

EMAIL

[email protected]

WEBSITE

www.moadoph.gov.au

DATES

26 Nov 2020 - 15 Nov 2021

Next occurrence: 17 Jan 2021

OPENING HOURS

Daily: 9am-5pm

COSTS

Not specified

ACCESSIBILITY

Suitable for guests who depend on the use of a wheelchair in a seated position at all times.

Location

Behind the Lines 2020: The year in political cartoons

Museum of Australian Democracy - Old Parliament House, 18 King George Terrace, Parkes, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

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