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Current Exhibitions
Running for Office: Candidates, Campaigns, and the Cartoons of Clifford Berryman
Just in time for the Presidential campaign, political cartoons from the first half of the 20th century provide relevant commentary and fascinating insight into the campaigns and elections of today. In the Lawrence F. O’Brien Gallery, through August 17.
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News & Events
May 8
An Evening with Kevin “KAL” Kallaugher: Moving Political Cartoons from Page to Screen
Berryman Award–winning editorial cartoonist Kevin “KAL” Kallaugher will present an illustrated lecture tracing the evolution of political cartoons from two-dimensional print to 3D animation. A signing of his latest collection of cartoons, KAL Draws Criticism, published in June 2006, will follow the program.
May 21
Electoral College: The Debate Continues
In the wake of the Presidential election of 2000, the value of the Electoral College has been questioned and debated. Does the Founding Fathers’ vision still apply today, or should this system be reevaluated? Join journalist David Broder as he moderates a distinguished panel representing both sides of the issue.
