Satire as a Weapon: Armenians & Political Cartoons

Arts and Culture Politics

Description

A PowerPoint presentation in English and Armenian by Cartoonist & Journalist Lusin Kasbarian. Using illustrated examples, Lusin will discuss the origins of political cartoons; using humor/sarcasm to diffuse difficult topics; how hot-button issues have been/are being raised by Armenian and non-Armenian cartoonists; why she began cartooning, with excerpts of her works.

When

Sunday, November 12 at 01:00 pm

Where

St. Illuminator's Armenian Apostolic Cathedral, Pashalian Hall, 221 E 27th St, New York, NY 10016

Admission

Free

Organizers

Hamazakyin Regional Executive and St. Illuminator's Armenian Apostolic Cathedral

Event contact info

editor@lucinekasbarian.com

Event Links

https://www.facebook.com/events/1927141487529042/

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