I love comics, graphic novels and animation so am well happy that Ctrl.Alt.Shift have recognised their potential in social activism. I posted recently that they were running a competition in collaboration with Lightspeed Champion, well now you can check out their exhibition at the Lazarides Gallery on Greek Street in Soho, London. I am just a little bit sad I will not be able to catch it, but take comfort in that I get to look at the Himalayas everyday!
It runs from 6-30 November and includes both historical political comic art (including the dubious ‘Heroes Against Hunger‘ with Superman and Batman visiting Ethiopia during the 1986 famine!!) and specially commissioned work. In addition, they are launching their ‘Ctrl.Alt.Shift Unmasks Corruption‘ comic book, and anthology examining state corruption and its impact on peoples’ lives.
Comic-book of corruption, covering everything from state-sponsored brutality in Colombia to the ravaging of Congo's natural resources.
For more check out this feature in The Guardian (UK).
Filed under: Art, Cartoons/Animation Tagged: | competition, corruption, exhibition
Thanks for the alert!