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AAEC News Blog
Condolences to the Menees family
The AAEC community wishes to extend its profound condolences to Tim Menees and his wife, Kay. Their son, Timmy, died of complications from a head injury at age 40. Timmy was a big-hearted man who worked in the non-profit sector. Tim was the longtime editorial cartoonist for The Pittsburgh Press for decades, a great friend to all cartoonists, mainstay of the AAEC band the Toontones, and a truly multi-talented man. read more
Published: Tue, Jan 20, 2015 10:17 AM | Author: AAECBest wishes to a friend
The AAEC community wishes former Sacramento Bee cartoonist Dennis Renault a speedy and full recovery following a bicycle accident a few months ago. Dennis has been in physical therapy for weeks, and, despite some setbacks, is improving. Through his wife Marty, you can send him at note at marty.renault@icloud.com. read more
Published: Tue, Jan 20, 2015 09:50 AM | Author: AAECAAEC Statement: We Condemn the Attack on the Charlie Hebdo Magazine
The gruesome attack on the newspaper Charlie Hebdo in Paris, France today reminds us that freedom of expression in cartooning is not a given in many parts of the world. Charlie Hebdo was also attacked in 2011, and continued to publish. The Association of American Editorial Cartoonists condemns this revolting act of violence, and stands with the international cartooning community in mourning the loss of twelve people, including several police officers who were executed. read more
Published: Wed, Jan 7, 2015 10:42 AM | Author: AAECFarewell, Jon Kennedy
The AAEC expresses condolences to the family of former Arkansas Democrat cartoonist Jon Kennedy, a charter member of the AAEC at its founding in 1957. Jon passed away at 96 on Oct. 10, during the 57th AAEC convention in San Francisco. Jon Kennedy was a hugely talented and thoughtful cartoonist who mentored many young cartoonists, notably Dwane Powell and countless others. His strong and capable artwork was beautiful and compelling. The AAEC would not have been possible without Jon's efforts. read more
Published: Mon, Oct 27, 2014 08:49 PM | Author: AAECFarewell, Tony Auth
Tony Auth’s colleagues and friends in the Association of American Editorial Cartoonists are profoundly saddened by his death. Tony was one of a small handful of that magnificent generation of 1960s and 1970s cartoonists who re-created what we do today. A brilliant, original editorial cartooning voice is gone. Tony’s drawing style was unique. The fluidity, grace, and simplicity of his line was a marvel, and his strong editorial positions stood out for four decades. There was no mistaking an Auth cartoon for others, ever. A master of irony and juxtaposition, Tony won the 1976 Pulitzer Prize, along with many other... read more
Published: Mon, Sep 15, 2014 06:34 PM | Author: AAEC
Cartoon News, Courtesy Daily Cartoonist
Cagle.com hit by hackers, presumably over Mohammad cartoons
I will be upfront. The headline insulating a Mohammad/Charlie Hebdo connection is my conjecture – not anything Daryl Cagle has insulated. But here’s what we do know from Daryl. Cagle.com – one of the largest online repositories of editorial cartoons in the world has been hit with a brute force Distributed Denial of Service attack […] read more
Published: Wed, Jan 14, 2015 | Author: Alan GardnerLarry Pickering offered police protection after posting cartoon on website
Australian political cartoonist Larry Pickering was visited by police after he posted a cartoon on his website in response to the Charlie Hebdo terrorist attack. Fortunately, they weren’t there to harass or censor. They wanted to offer protection. Pickering said he draw the image in response to what happened in France as a sign that […] read more
Published: Tue, Jan 13, 2015 | Author: Alan GardnerRob Tornoe: Je Suis not getting paid
Still mortified about our fallen cartoonist colleagues, but free speech will always win. #CharlieHebdo #JeSuisCharlie pic.twitter.com/GHejOEXHwG — Rob Tornoe (@RobTornoe) January 7, 2015 Editorial cartoonist Rob Tornoe found his cartoon (above) responding the to the terrorist attack on Charlie Hebdo had gone viral and even ended up in print publications – without permission or compensation. […] read more
Published: Tue, Jan 13, 2015 | Author: Alan GardnerChan Lowe laid off from Sun-Sentinel
The same day the world was horrified and then rallied to stand by cartoonists and their right to free speech, the Sun-Sentinel laid off Chan Lowe, their staff editorial cartoonist of 30 years, according to Buddy Nevins a blogger that covers journalism in Southern Florida. Nevin writes: Lowe was just one of several employees dumped […] read more
Published: Fri, Jan 9, 2015 | Author: Alan GardnerNYT profiles the four Charlie Hebdo cartoonists murdered yesterday
The New York Times has a profile up of each of the four cartoonists shot and killed yesterday in the terrorist attack at Charlie Hebdo. The cartoonists are Georges Wolinski, Stéphane Charbonnier (“Charbo“), Jean Cabut (“Cabu“) and Bernard Verlhac (“Tignous“). Françoise Mouly, the art editor of The New Yorker, who was born in France and […] read more
Published: Thu, Jan 8, 2015 | Author: Alan Gardner
