Churchill in Cartoons: Satirising a Statesman

Location

Imperial War Museum
Lambeth Road
London
SE1 6HZ

Description

This exhibition runs from Friday 29th November 2024 to Sunday 23rd February 2025.


Churchill once wrote, ‘I always loved cartoons’, but complained that cartoonists ‘have great power indeed.’

This exhibition marks 150 years since Winston Churchill’s birth, uncovering how satirical cartoons influenced public perception during Churchill’s lifetime, and how they shape our understanding of his role in history today.

Churchill consciously created his own distinctive image. This included his ever-present cigar and wartime ‘V’ sign. These visual props, along with his high-profile and often controversial political career, made him a cartoonist’s dream.

You’ll find cartoons spanning Churchill's long career in the public eye, from his early years as a young politician to his time as Britain's wartime Prime Minister, and more recent examples of his image being used to draw parallels with modern day politicians. Created by artists from around the globe, this collection of cartoons offers international perspectives on Churchill’s political career and legacy, both celebratory and condemning.

Prices

Free

Contact and Booking Details

More information at this website.

Upcoming Dates

This exhibition runs from Friday 29th November 2024 to Sunday 23rd February 2025.

Forthcoming dates:

Sun 9th Feb 2025 
(10:00am to 6:00pm)
Mon 10th Feb 2025 
(10:00am to 6:00pm)
Tue 11th Feb 2025 
(10:00am to 6:00pm)
Wed 12th Feb 2025 
(10:00am to 6:00pm)
Thu 13th Feb 2025 
(10:00am to 6:00pm)
Fri 14th Feb 2025 
(10:00am to 6:00pm)
Sat 15th Feb 2025 
(10:00am to 6:00pm)
Sun 16th Feb 2025 
(10:00am to 6:00pm)
Mon 17th Feb 2025 
(10:00am to 6:00pm)

Disclaimer

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All images are supplied by the exhibition organiser.

Imperial War Museum
Lambeth Road
London
SE1 6HZ

Map

This exhibition runs from Friday 29th November 2024 to Sunday 23rd February 2025.

This event runs over several days/weeks. Dates include:

November 2024

December 2024

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