On display at the Empire, French cartoonist’s work still relevant 150 years later
More than 150 years after his satirical cartoons made waves in France, Honore Daumier is still having an impact globally and in Grand Forks.
A new UND Art Collections exhibit at the Empire Arts Center explores Daumier's work and the quest for freedom of expression through political and social commentary. The exhibit will be on display until July 14.
"These issues that Daumier expressed in the 19th century are still relevant to today's world," said Arthur Jones, exhibit curator and chairman of the UND Department of Art and Design.
Daumier was an outspoken advocate for freedom of the press during the 19th century. He devoted his career to drawing caricatures about social and political issues for Parisian publications.
Featured as well are most recent satirical images that continue the quest for freedom of expression, including illustrations by former Grand Forks Herald cartoonist Stuart McDonald and a cartoon by Stephane Charbonnier, who was killed in the Charlie Hebdo attack.
Honor Daumier ( French: [ne domje] ; February 26, 1808 February 10, 1879) was a French printmaker , caricaturist , painter, and sculptor, whose many works offer commentary on social and political life in France in the 19th century.
Daumier produced over 500 paintings, 4000 lithographs , 1000 wood engravings, 1000 drawings and 100 sculptures. A prolific draftsman, he was perhaps best known for his caricatures of political figures and satires on the behavior of his countrymen, although posthumously the value of his painting has also been recognized. [1]
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Looking forward to visiting this exhibit. Nifty places to eat and drink in down town Grand Forks/East Grand Forks, so we'll make a day of it.
Caricature art is certainly nothing new
Great article thanks for sharing, you will have to let us know how the exhibit is
Sometimes the Empire allows pictures and I'm hoping to get some and post an article. Thanks Robert!
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The French have had quite a long history of free expression ... perhaps it is related to the attitude encouraged by one of their kings ?
I see the old Level 7 on the East side has moved to Grand Forks side of the river and is now the Level 10. I would assume it was rebuilt after the great flood. I hope someday I get a chance to come on up there and get hammered there again. I used to get lit up there at least 4 or 5 times a month there and worked there part time as a bar back when I was stationed at the Air Base.
Mickey, if you come this direction with out letting me knowso we canget together, I'll hunt ya down and skin ya!
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You wouldn't believe the way that eastern North Dakota, Grand Forks has changed and grown. Lottsa great places to eat and drink, things to do. Seriously dude, it has changed so much on both sides of the Red, I think you would really enjoy it! The level 10 is a remnant I believe, and Whiteys is still there, only slightly further away from the river by about 50 feet, next to the Blue Moose across fromCabelas. Honestly Randy, some cool things happening up here...the economy, the culture, work opportunitiesand population,are growing every day.
It was originally name ''Les Grandes Fourches'' by the French and Gitchi-maadawaang by the Ojibwe. It was a fur trading town for the French and Ojibwe.
A couple of well known Americans come from there.