«Satire in International Relations. The Heritage of Derso & Kelen Political Cartoons, 1922-1950»

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Alois Derso (1888-1964) and Emery Kelen (1896-1978) were remarkable cartoonists who became internationally renowned, particularly for their depictions in the 1920s of efforts to build a better world following the establishment of the League of Nations; of the Treaty of Lausanne, which is given specific focus in the book ; of the rise of fascism in the thirties; and of the world cooperation through the United Nations that emerged in the forties. Their sequence of cartoons, imbued with humour, wit, gentle satire, artistry and vision, captures the Zeitgeist of a period of history that resonates today. Surprisingly, no comprehensive account of their work and lives has been published before. Stefan Slater and David Macfadyen analyse and discuss the extraordinary political insights revealed in the cartoons, which contribute to our understanding of those years.

Moderation : Isabelle Falconnier, director, Geneva Press Club

Conference, Q&A, book signing by the authors, wine & empanadas